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03 July 2025
Bas’ ‘Melanchronica’ Wraps You in Solace, Peace, and Nostalgia
With his long-time collaborators The Hics, the Sudanese American rapper bares his soul on this project, which took seven years to complete.
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31 May 2025
The Best North African Songs Right Now
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.
Music
24 February 2021
Interview: The Awakening of Bas
We talk to Bas about The Messenger, Bobi Wine, Sudan, and the globalized body of Black pain.
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17 February 2021
Bobi Wine & Bas Send Off 'The Messenger' In Tell-All Finale
As the inaugural season of the podcast comes to an end, the two break down what happened during Uganda's most recent presidential election.
News
27 January 2021
Bobi Wine's Release Detailed in Latest Episode of 'The Messenger'
Trauma is the topic on the podcast's latest episode: "The Ballot or The Bullet."
News
06 January 2021
Listen to a Podcast Detailing the Life & Times of Iconic Ugandan Activist Bobi Wine
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.
Music
14 January 2020
Watch Bas' New Video For 'Amnesia' Featuring Ari Lennox & Kiddominant
A blend of Afro-house, soca, afrobeats, and sounds from Bahia, Brazil produced by DJ Moma.
Music
11 September 2019
Watch the Music Video for Bas' Single 'Jollof Rice,' Featuring EarthGang
The infectious track gets an equally vibrant music video.
Music
13 August 2019
Bas Announces New Album, Talks African Influences In His Music & More on Beats 1 Radio
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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Music
05 April 2019
Watch Shane Eagle and Bas’ Music Video for ‘Ap3x [Remastered]’
Shane Eagle and Bas share the music video for their collaborative song 'Ap3x [Remastered].'
Music
11 March 2019
Bas Jumps on Shane Eagle’s ‘Ap3X’ For a Potent Remix
Listen to Shane Eagle and Bas' new collaboration.
Music
07 March 2019
The 10 Best Shane Eagle Songs
Here are 10 key tracks from the South African rapper's discography.
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