Kinshasa Succursale

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Cat No: CRAM183

Release Date: 05 December 2011

Label: Crammed Discs

Packaging Type: Digipak

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 876623006510

Genres: World Music Rap & Hip-Hop

Description
Resident in Belgium, Congolese vocalist, rapper and composer Baloji returned to Kinshasa to make this recording with some of that chaotic city's finest musicians, including Konono No1 and Zaiko Langa Langa. Baloji's unique vocal sounds marries diverse styles including traditional rumba, retro-futuristic tradi-modern styles soukous, acoustic traditional music, ska roots and afro funk.

Brought to Belgium at the age of 4 Baloji was brought up on hip-hop, rap and dance and was a member of platinum selling hip-hop group Starflam Collective. His first solo recording "Hotel Impala" (2008), a mix of soul, afrobeat and hip-hop was a certified Gold Record in Belgium and won numerous awards both for its music and lyrics.

After the release of "Hotel Impala" Baloji decided to go to the Congo and to make a deeper exploration of his roots. Intending to rework songs from the album with local musicians, the results were so exciting that he ended up writing and recording 6 entirely new songs as well as completely rearranging and re-recording tracks from "Hotel Impala". The resulting "Kinshasa Succursale" album features contributions from some of the finest musicians from Kinshasa, including Konono No1 and Zaiko Langa Langa.

Baloji's unique vocals and rapping have attracted the attention of DJs and producers across the world and two bonus remixes are included, one by UK electronic producer dÃ©Bruit, and another which features rising Ghanaian-American hip hop artist Blitz the Ambassador.

"Baloji represents an exciting young voice from the continent that is redefining what westerners typically associate with being music from Africa. Through his mic skills, visual style and sheer charm, he's able to seem contemporary but vintage at the same time." - The Guardian

Personnel: Baloji (rapping, vocals) & L'orchestre De La Katuba : Avril Lahaluma (drums), Rodriguez Vangama (lead guitar), Angou Ingutu (bass), Habacuc Mfundani (drums), Tshotsho Mathiaba (guitar), Augustso Liandja (guitar), Bijoux Zola (bass) plus special guests Konono NÂ°1 (3,9), Monik Tenday (2,3), Bebson de la Rue & Trionyx (10), Larousse Marciano (6), Moise Ilunga (3,13), Royce Mbumba (1,9), the Fanfare La Confiance horns, Choeur de la Grace vocal ensemble and others
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