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Nov. 27, 2017 09:22PM EST

Vanessa Mdee's 'Bounce' Will Jump Start Your Week

The Tanzanian star and all-around boss is back with another hit track featuring Maua Sama and Tommy Flavour.

East African pop star Vanessa Mdee connects with two of Tanzania's buzzing acts, Maua Sama and Tommy Flavour, for the party starter single "Bounce."

The new track sees VeeMoney, Maua Sama and Tommy Flavour delivering silky vocals over a house-inspired beat that plays off Wayne Wonder's 2003 hit "Bounce Along."

"Bounce," which comes accompanied by a steamy Justin Campos-directed music video, is newly available across all music platforms from Okaymusic.

Get down to "Bounce" below. This track will jump start your week.

Stream and purchase Vanessa Mdee's new single "Bounce" here.

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