This 'New Africa' Mix From Nana Kwabena Will Jump Start Your Week
Exclusive: Jidenna's trusted producer and collaborator Nana Kwabena premieres his 'New Africa' mixtape.
DIASPORA—Nana Kwabena is one of the main forces behind the rise of the 'Classic Man.'
<p>As <a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/tag/jidenna/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Jidenna</strong></a>'s producer, collaborator and trusted confidant, the Ghanaian-American played a large role in shaping the sonic world, and success, of the new star's debut album, <em>The Chief.</em></p><p>He's also strongly dedicated to raising awareness and funds for sickle cell decease through his <a href="http://www.alloneblood.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>AllOneBlood</strong></a> foundation.</p><p>As <em>OkayAfrica</em> contributor Alisha Acquaye wrote earlier this year in <a href="http://www.okayafrica.com/interview/nana-kwabena-identity-music-dream-chasing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">our profile on Nana</a>, "Kwabena’s aesthetic embodies young, black, African cool, wrapped up in consciousness and social awareness."</p><p>Nana's now returning with a very special treat in the form of this <em>New Africa</em> mixtape, which we're exclusively premiering here today. Here's what he says about his mix:</p><p><div class="preroll-video"></div><ora-player></ora-player></p><p><em>"NEW AFRICA</em> was inspired by Africa’s increasingly integral presence in mainstream music, fashion, and culture. Africa’s influence on global culture is evident throughout history—Africa is the past, present, and forever the future. We can’t lose sight that the continent has entrusted our generation, both home and abroad, with its stewardship."</p><p>"We have to be custodians of the culture by not only celebrating it," Nana continues, "but also by honoring and protecting the legacy of those who gave their lives so that this day could be realized. And, therefore, it is our duty to bridge the gaps within the diaspora and foster meaningful dialogue and action across cultural borders to not only bring Africa to the World, but the World to Africa."</p><p>Stream our premiere of Nana Kwabena's <em>New Africa</em> mix below.</p><p><iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/325659244%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-BzL4K&auto_play=true&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe></p><p><strong>New Africa Mix</strong></p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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</script></p><p>01. Cyhi The Prince - Nu Africa</p><p>02. Future - Incredible</p><p>03. Yxng Bane - Shape of You Remix</p><p>04. French Montana ft. Swae Lee - Unforgettable</p><p>05. Ayat - Play For Keeps</p><p>06. Timaya - Bang Bang</p><p>07. Maleek Berry - 4 Me</p><p>08. Davido - If</p><p>09. Adekunle Gold & MoeLogo - Only Girl</p><p>10. Korede Bello ft. Kelly Rowland - Do Like That Remix</p><p>11. DJ Dimplez - Fuck Up Your Day</p><p>12. Iamsu! - Nada</p><p>13. PARTYNEXTDOOR - Not Nice</p><p>14. Desiigner - Thank God</p><p>15. Migos ft. Gucci Mane - Slippery</p><p>16. 24hrs ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Wiz Khalifa - What You Like</p><p>17. Young Thug - Best Thing of All Time</p><p>18. Travis Scott ft. Rae Sremmurd - Swang Remix</p><p>19. Lil Uzi Vert - Luv Scars</p><p>20. Kendrick Lamar - D.N.A.</p><p>21. Future - Mask Off</p><p>22. Jidenna ft. Quavo & Nana Kwabena - The Let Out</p><p>23. L-Tido ft. AKA & Yanga - Thixo</p><p>24. Frank Casino ft. Riky Rick - Whole Thing</p><p>25. Iyanya ft. Don Jazzy & Dr. SID - Up To Something</p><p>26. WizKid ft. Drake - Come Closer</p><p>27. Popcaan - My Chargie</p><p>28. Sjava & DJ Maphorisa ft. Howard - Ngempela</p><p>29. DJ Maphorisa ft.Smile & Howard - Mbokodo</p><p>30. Kamaiyah - I’m On</p><p>31. Kojo Funds x Abra Cadabra - Dun’ Talkin</p><p>32. Jeremih - London</p><p>33. Runtown - Mad Over You</p><p>34. Sarkodie - Say It</p><p>35. Tekno - Rara</p><p>36. Calvin Harris ft. Migos & Frank Ocean - Slide</p><p>37. Major Lazer ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR & Nicki Minaj - Run Up </p><p>38. Selebobo ft. Yemi Alade - Conquer</p><p>39. Tiwa Savage - All Over</p><p>40. The Weeknd - Secrets x Passionfruit (Young Kippur Mashup)</p>
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