In May, music releases were less energetic and more introspective, powerful in their minimalism, and stepping stones towards bigger releases and projects awaiting us in the summer.
We talk to Bas about The Messenger, Bobi Wine, Sudan, and the globalized body of Black pain.
As the inaugural season of the podcast comes to an end, the two break down what happened during Uganda's most recent presidential election.
Trauma is the topic on the podcast's latest episode: "The Ballot or The Bullet."
Launched by Sudanese-American artist Bas, the project called The Messenger goes on to discuss the political turmoil most of Africa faces and channels it through music.
A blend of Afro-house, soca, afrobeats, and sounds from Bahia, Brazil produced by DJ Moma.
The infectious track gets an equally vibrant music video.
In an interview on Apple Music's Beats 1 Radio, the artist reveals a new project dropping in September and discusses what he learned on a recent trip to Lagos with J.Cole.
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Shane Eagle and Bas share the music video for their collaborative song 'Ap3x [Remastered].'
Listen to Shane Eagle and Bas' new collaboration.
Here are 10 key tracks from the South African rapper's discography.
The South African rapper is going on tour with Dreamville's Bas.
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