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· Mar 14
Mar 11: MEMIE - Rae Thoma Rae Fetsa (2025)
From the ever reliable @lokpolokpo1.bsky.social comes this short delightful record, six tracks of lekompo, SA house with a bubblegum twist in the beats and bleeps, like the producers are turning the dials with one hand and playing pinball with the other
From the ever reliable @lokpolokpo1.bsky.social comes this short delightful record, six tracks of lekompo, SA house with a bubblegum twist in the beats and bleeps, like the producers are turning the dials with one hand and playing pinball with the other
I will have you know that I’m ever reliable
(also, I may not always be there when you call, but I'm always on time and I gave you my all, now baby be mine)
(also, I may not always be there when you call, but I'm always on time and I gave you my all, now baby be mine)
A-SIDES: my nrs 4, 8, 11 and 16.
(7 POINTS: Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five ft. Melle Mel & Duke Bootee • The Message
3 POINTS: Patrice Rushen • Forget Me Nots)
two juggernauts/behemoths, in either stature (“The Message”) or ambition (JBGTM), two that paint with a lighter brush (Rushen and Sade)
(7 POINTS: Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five ft. Melle Mel & Duke Bootee • The Message
3 POINTS: Patrice Rushen • Forget Me Nots)
two juggernauts/behemoths, in either stature (“The Message”) or ambition (JBGTM), two that paint with a lighter brush (Rushen and Sade)
November 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
A-SIDES: my nrs 4, 8, 11 and 16.
(7 POINTS: Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five ft. Melle Mel & Duke Bootee • The Message
3 POINTS: Patrice Rushen • Forget Me Nots)
two juggernauts/behemoths, in either stature (“The Message”) or ambition (JBGTM), two that paint with a lighter brush (Rushen and Sade)
(7 POINTS: Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five ft. Melle Mel & Duke Bootee • The Message
3 POINTS: Patrice Rushen • Forget Me Nots)
two juggernauts/behemoths, in either stature (“The Message”) or ambition (JBGTM), two that paint with a lighter brush (Rushen and Sade)
wow, this is quite something
think I will call this Djyorical Soul for now
youtu.be/w10hk32JIgs?...
“Feelings” by 🇿🇦Djy Biza x Shakes & Les x Leandra.Vert
if this will be part of some larger project I’m here for it
think I will call this Djyorical Soul for now
youtu.be/w10hk32JIgs?...
“Feelings” by 🇿🇦Djy Biza x Shakes & Les x Leandra.Vert
if this will be part of some larger project I’m here for it
Feelings
YouTube video by Djy Biza - Topic
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
wow, this is quite something
think I will call this Djyorical Soul for now
youtu.be/w10hk32JIgs?...
“Feelings” by 🇿🇦Djy Biza x Shakes & Les x Leandra.Vert
if this will be part of some larger project I’m here for it
think I will call this Djyorical Soul for now
youtu.be/w10hk32JIgs?...
“Feelings” by 🇿🇦Djy Biza x Shakes & Les x Leandra.Vert
if this will be part of some larger project I’m here for it
Eftalya ama piyano
(‘Eftalya but piano’)
so this is world music?
(‘dünya’ means ‘world’ in 🇹🇷)
youtu.be/XYmxCRw1ilM?...
(Eftalya Yağcı • DÜNYA)
(‘Eftalya but piano’)
so this is world music?
(‘dünya’ means ‘world’ in 🇹🇷)
youtu.be/XYmxCRw1ilM?...
(Eftalya Yağcı • DÜNYA)
DÜNYA
YouTube video by Eftalya Yağcı - Topic
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Eftalya ama piyano
(‘Eftalya but piano’)
so this is world music?
(‘dünya’ means ‘world’ in 🇹🇷)
youtu.be/XYmxCRw1ilM?...
(Eftalya Yağcı • DÜNYA)
(‘Eftalya but piano’)
so this is world music?
(‘dünya’ means ‘world’ in 🇹🇷)
youtu.be/XYmxCRw1ilM?...
(Eftalya Yağcı • DÜNYA)
I also love this random track from 2023 by the twice removed 🇿🇦Desong M, “Asian”. it’s on his ELECTRONIKKA album and I can’t stop playing it*: youtu.be/YtnWAPbHIjE?...
(*maybe I’ll be the one to push it past the 1000 streams mark!)
(*maybe I’ll be the one to push it past the 1000 streams mark!)
November 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I also love this random track from 2023 by the twice removed 🇿🇦Desong M, “Asian”. it’s on his ELECTRONIKKA album and I can’t stop playing it*: youtu.be/YtnWAPbHIjE?...
(*maybe I’ll be the one to push it past the 1000 streams mark!)
(*maybe I’ll be the one to push it past the 1000 streams mark!)
HARD CURRENCY, the debut album by State OFFF, Zimbabwean🇿🇼 in Amsterdam (!), kicks ass. he doesn’t shy away from fusing his gqom with things like 🇧🇷funk. the hard-hittingness often comes with a lightness of touch. case in point: opener “eGroovini” with Kiing Bhutie and Doowap: youtu.be/V1gbTUyCULs?...
eGroovini
YouTube video by STATE OFFF - Topic
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
HARD CURRENCY, the debut album by State OFFF, Zimbabwean🇿🇼 in Amsterdam (!), kicks ass. he doesn’t shy away from fusing his gqom with things like 🇧🇷funk. the hard-hittingness often comes with a lightness of touch. case in point: opener “eGroovini” with Kiing Bhutie and Doowap: youtu.be/V1gbTUyCULs?...
gràcies, Rosalía, for reminding me of this banger: youtu.be/CGyEd0aKWZE?...
Ellie Goulding - Burn (Official Video)
YouTube video by EllieGouldingVEVO
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
gràcies, Rosalía, for reminding me of this banger: youtu.be/CGyEd0aKWZE?...
Reposted by LokpoLokpo
Rap 🇸🇳Galsen* Special
(*yes, that’s Senegalese rap!)
(*yes, that’s Senegalese rap!)
@otherdavemoore.com highlighting “Actu Locale” by Ngaaka Blindé (aka King Baba) and Matadi in his blog is as good an opportunity as any to highlight some more recent Senegalese rap… well, highlights.
let’s start with “Actu Locale” itself, a conversational duet’ dixit Dave: youtu.be/EC7wx6fsEX8?...
let’s start with “Actu Locale” itself, a conversational duet’ dixit Dave: youtu.be/EC7wx6fsEX8?...
King Baba - ACTU LOCALE. feat MATADI (Visualizer)
YouTube video by KING BABA
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Rap 🇸🇳Galsen* Special
(*yes, that’s Senegalese rap!)
(*yes, that’s Senegalese rap!)
@otherdavemoore.com highlighting “Actu Locale” by Ngaaka Blindé (aka King Baba) and Matadi in his blog is as good an opportunity as any to highlight some more recent Senegalese rap… well, highlights.
let’s start with “Actu Locale” itself, a conversational duet’ dixit Dave: youtu.be/EC7wx6fsEX8?...
let’s start with “Actu Locale” itself, a conversational duet’ dixit Dave: youtu.be/EC7wx6fsEX8?...
King Baba - ACTU LOCALE. feat MATADI (Visualizer)
YouTube video by KING BABA
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
@otherdavemoore.com highlighting “Actu Locale” by Ngaaka Blindé (aka King Baba) and Matadi in his blog is as good an opportunity as any to highlight some more recent Senegalese rap… well, highlights.
let’s start with “Actu Locale” itself, a conversational duet’ dixit Dave: youtu.be/EC7wx6fsEX8?...
let’s start with “Actu Locale” itself, a conversational duet’ dixit Dave: youtu.be/EC7wx6fsEX8?...
the same Sbuda Maleather is also the featured vocalist on the ultra cool “Rave 5” by Boips plus producer buddies W4DE and Djy Biza: youtu.be/bTgqHfn4UOk?...
November 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
the same Sbuda Maleather is also the featured vocalist on the ultra cool “Rave 5” by Boips plus producer buddies W4DE and Djy Biza: youtu.be/bTgqHfn4UOk?...
god, do I love 🇿🇦 amapiano 🎹
youtu.be/D8Yvfqlcm-I?...
it’s “Zitha Zami” by Sdala Deep ft. (fellow producer) Ice Beats Slide and (vocalists) Sbuda Maleather & Lady Steezy, from Sdala’s recent BRA MFANA EP
youtu.be/D8Yvfqlcm-I?...
it’s “Zitha Zami” by Sdala Deep ft. (fellow producer) Ice Beats Slide and (vocalists) Sbuda Maleather & Lady Steezy, from Sdala’s recent BRA MFANA EP
Zitha Zami
YouTube video by Sdala Deep - Topic
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
god, do I love 🇿🇦 amapiano 🎹
youtu.be/D8Yvfqlcm-I?...
it’s “Zitha Zami” by Sdala Deep ft. (fellow producer) Ice Beats Slide and (vocalists) Sbuda Maleather & Lady Steezy, from Sdala’s recent BRA MFANA EP
youtu.be/D8Yvfqlcm-I?...
it’s “Zitha Zami” by Sdala Deep ft. (fellow producer) Ice Beats Slide and (vocalists) Sbuda Maleather & Lady Steezy, from Sdala’s recent BRA MFANA EP
🇿🇦lekompo has low-key been one of my favourite genres of the year, and Memie looms large in my experience of it. “Ngeke” (with producers Kidbee and Ba Bethe Gashoazen) is her latest.
youtu.be/uo95pVONcF8?...
(I’m hoping even @chuckeddytor.bsky.social might like it this time around!)
youtu.be/uo95pVONcF8?...
(I’m hoping even @chuckeddytor.bsky.social might like it this time around!)
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🇿🇦lekompo has low-key been one of my favourite genres of the year, and Memie looms large in my experience of it. “Ngeke” (with producers Kidbee and Ba Bethe Gashoazen) is her latest.
youtu.be/uo95pVONcF8?...
(I’m hoping even @chuckeddytor.bsky.social might like it this time around!)
youtu.be/uo95pVONcF8?...
(I’m hoping even @chuckeddytor.bsky.social might like it this time around!)
Reposted by LokpoLokpo
his artist name may inspire no more than a shrug, but my god, 🇿🇦BigBaller_Ceo has made one the year’s most exciting albums in BIGBALLER KE MORUTI.
initially got my mind blown by the fiddle?(!!)-led “Mexico” with producers Beekay Da Deejay and Sia_TheBee: youtu.be/PxpIY7npWGc?...
initially got my mind blown by the fiddle?(!!)-led “Mexico” with producers Beekay Da Deejay and Sia_TheBee: youtu.be/PxpIY7npWGc?...
Mexico
YouTube video by BigBaller_Ceo - Topic
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
his artist name may inspire no more than a shrug, but my god, 🇿🇦BigBaller_Ceo has made one the year’s most exciting albums in BIGBALLER KE MORUTI.
initially got my mind blown by the fiddle?(!!)-led “Mexico” with producers Beekay Da Deejay and Sia_TheBee: youtu.be/PxpIY7npWGc?...
initially got my mind blown by the fiddle?(!!)-led “Mexico” with producers Beekay Da Deejay and Sia_TheBee: youtu.be/PxpIY7npWGc?...
wake up sheeple, it’s BACARDI time!
youtu.be/VR3yFvAt_Hs?...
(this is a sponsored message, by none other than yours truly)
🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
the fine print: “SgiBacardi” by Beekay da deejay x Dimphowadiwave x Tyron_za x Nichole rsa x Sia_TheBee x Ohwzen
youtu.be/VR3yFvAt_Hs?...
(this is a sponsored message, by none other than yours truly)
🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
the fine print: “SgiBacardi” by Beekay da deejay x Dimphowadiwave x Tyron_za x Nichole rsa x Sia_TheBee x Ohwzen
October 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
wake up sheeple, it’s BACARDI time!
youtu.be/VR3yFvAt_Hs?...
(this is a sponsored message, by none other than yours truly)
🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
the fine print: “SgiBacardi” by Beekay da deejay x Dimphowadiwave x Tyron_za x Nichole rsa x Sia_TheBee x Ohwzen
youtu.be/VR3yFvAt_Hs?...
(this is a sponsored message, by none other than yours truly)
🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
the fine print: “SgiBacardi” by Beekay da deejay x Dimphowadiwave x Tyron_za x Nichole rsa x Sia_TheBee x Ohwzen
his artist name may inspire no more than a shrug, but my god, 🇿🇦BigBaller_Ceo has made one the year’s most exciting albums in BIGBALLER KE MORUTI.
initially got my mind blown by the fiddle?(!!)-led “Mexico” with producers Beekay Da Deejay and Sia_TheBee: youtu.be/PxpIY7npWGc?...
initially got my mind blown by the fiddle?(!!)-led “Mexico” with producers Beekay Da Deejay and Sia_TheBee: youtu.be/PxpIY7npWGc?...
Mexico
YouTube video by BigBaller_Ceo - Topic
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
his artist name may inspire no more than a shrug, but my god, 🇿🇦BigBaller_Ceo has made one the year’s most exciting albums in BIGBALLER KE MORUTI.
initially got my mind blown by the fiddle?(!!)-led “Mexico” with producers Beekay Da Deejay and Sia_TheBee: youtu.be/PxpIY7npWGc?...
initially got my mind blown by the fiddle?(!!)-led “Mexico” with producers Beekay Da Deejay and Sia_TheBee: youtu.be/PxpIY7npWGc?...
so 🇳🇬Wizkid is on a 3Step song - it’s on the 3-track SOUTH GIDI EP he made in SA🇿🇦 with DJ Maphorisa and DJ Tunez and some featured vocalists and uncredited (shadow) producers.
“Fiesta” features the Dlala Thukzin-affiliated Zaba and Zeh McGeba, but was produced by Ftears: youtu.be/txaI8DBjapI?...
“Fiesta” features the Dlala Thukzin-affiliated Zaba and Zeh McGeba, but was produced by Ftears: youtu.be/txaI8DBjapI?...
DJ Maphorisa, DJ Tunez & Wizkid - FIESTA (Official Audio) feat. Zaba & Zeh McGeba
YouTube video by Mr-Luu de Stylist
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM
so 🇳🇬Wizkid is on a 3Step song - it’s on the 3-track SOUTH GIDI EP he made in SA🇿🇦 with DJ Maphorisa and DJ Tunez and some featured vocalists and uncredited (shadow) producers.
“Fiesta” features the Dlala Thukzin-affiliated Zaba and Zeh McGeba, but was produced by Ftears: youtu.be/txaI8DBjapI?...
“Fiesta” features the Dlala Thukzin-affiliated Zaba and Zeh McGeba, but was produced by Ftears: youtu.be/txaI8DBjapI?...
and the beat(s) don’t stop!
SiNGeLi spEcIAl:
1. Sisso & Maiko 🇹🇿
2. DJ Travella 🇹🇿 (second time this year!)
and Dj Anderson do Paraiso bringing the 🇧🇷funk (a first for me live)
SiNGeLi spEcIAl:
1. Sisso & Maiko 🇹🇿
2. DJ Travella 🇹🇿 (second time this year!)
and Dj Anderson do Paraiso bringing the 🇧🇷funk (a first for me live)
October 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
and the beat(s) don’t stop!
SiNGeLi spEcIAl:
1. Sisso & Maiko 🇹🇿
2. DJ Travella 🇹🇿 (second time this year!)
and Dj Anderson do Paraiso bringing the 🇧🇷funk (a first for me live)
SiNGeLi spEcIAl:
1. Sisso & Maiko 🇹🇿
2. DJ Travella 🇹🇿 (second time this year!)
and Dj Anderson do Paraiso bringing the 🇧🇷funk (a first for me live)
part of the set (and yes, I did lose my shit): the Thakzinification of “Sinatanale” by the Lagos in Paris collective, which I treasure over any of the new tracks on Thakzin’s debut album (only “When We Play” comes close): youtu.be/KxmEDw3dvz4?...
the edit has a visualizer: youtu.be/VvulFKKQMTY?...
the edit has a visualizer: youtu.be/VvulFKKQMTY?...
October 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
part of the set (and yes, I did lose my shit): the Thakzinification of “Sinatanale” by the Lagos in Paris collective, which I treasure over any of the new tracks on Thakzin’s debut album (only “When We Play” comes close): youtu.be/KxmEDw3dvz4?...
the edit has a visualizer: youtu.be/VvulFKKQMTY?...
the edit has a visualizer: youtu.be/VvulFKKQMTY?...
one night in heaven (or should I say in ~paradise~): Thakzin‼️and Atmos Blaq‼️hitting the decks together
also playing: Vigro Deep‼️and Vanyfox‼️
also playing: Vigro Deep‼️and Vanyfox‼️
October 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
one night in heaven (or should I say in ~paradise~): Thakzin‼️and Atmos Blaq‼️hitting the decks together
also playing: Vigro Deep‼️and Vanyfox‼️
also playing: Vigro Deep‼️and Vanyfox‼️
that was quite the doPPPle PPPill tonight: 🇰🇪🇺🇬MC Yallah and 🇦🇴🇵🇹PPPongo! Yallah (with Debmaster) was a bit too aural assault for me, but Pongo was a fooqqin BLAST from start to finish. she finished with what she called her ‘best song’…. “UWA” of course!!! (and then played one more for the hell of it)
October 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
that was quite the doPPPle PPPill tonight: 🇰🇪🇺🇬MC Yallah and 🇦🇴🇵🇹PPPongo! Yallah (with Debmaster) was a bit too aural assault for me, but Pongo was a fooqqin BLAST from start to finish. she finished with what she called her ‘best song’…. “UWA” of course!!! (and then played one more for the hell of it)
new kid on the 🇨🇩DRC block Zakalara has a super fun new song out with Gaz Mawete. “Jamaïque” is an hyperactive electro bop with log drum flourishes. am currently researching its 🇯🇲 connection, but somehow doubt the gospel is involved.
youtu.be/CXger1EIdaM?...
⬇️ see below for more from Le Congo🇨🇩 ⬇️
youtu.be/CXger1EIdaM?...
⬇️ see below for more from Le Congo🇨🇩 ⬇️
October 21, 2025 at 8:38 PM
new kid on the 🇨🇩DRC block Zakalara has a super fun new song out with Gaz Mawete. “Jamaïque” is an hyperactive electro bop with log drum flourishes. am currently researching its 🇯🇲 connection, but somehow doubt the gospel is involved.
youtu.be/CXger1EIdaM?...
⬇️ see below for more from Le Congo🇨🇩 ⬇️
youtu.be/CXger1EIdaM?...
⬇️ see below for more from Le Congo🇨🇩 ⬇️
Reposted by LokpoLokpo
couldn’t have predicted tonight’s concert (in a church!) by US-Indian singer+ Ganavya would have an overlap with our PPPoll, but the melody (and some words) of the traditional she had us sing along with at the end sounded familiar. why, it was the same “500 Miles” interpolated in “Stop That Train”!
October 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
couldn’t have predicted tonight’s concert (in a church!) by US-Indian singer+ Ganavya would have an overlap with our PPPoll, but the melody (and some words) of the traditional she had us sing along with at the end sounded familiar. why, it was the same “500 Miles” interpolated in “Stop That Train”!
Reposted by LokpoLokpo
this is a fabulous track
also a wonderful exhibit of close-to-hardcore piano actually working exceptionally well on a 3-minute (🇺🇸) pop track - with a verse in Zulu?Xhosa? no less, bless Khalil Harrison 🇿🇦
(I would posit that that big amapiano crossover might still be upon us)
also a wonderful exhibit of close-to-hardcore piano actually working exceptionally well on a 3-minute (🇺🇸) pop track - with a verse in Zulu?Xhosa? no less, bless Khalil Harrison 🇿🇦
(I would posit that that big amapiano crossover might still be upon us)
BIA is working with Tyler ICU? What is stopping literally every other pop star on the planet from doing this. (Oh right, musical ego death.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eV8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eV8...
BIA, Tyler ICU, Khalil Harrison - PRAY FOR YOU (Official Audio)
YouTube video by BIAVEVO
www.youtube.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
this is a fabulous track
also a wonderful exhibit of close-to-hardcore piano actually working exceptionally well on a 3-minute (🇺🇸) pop track - with a verse in Zulu?Xhosa? no less, bless Khalil Harrison 🇿🇦
(I would posit that that big amapiano crossover might still be upon us)
also a wonderful exhibit of close-to-hardcore piano actually working exceptionally well on a 3-minute (🇺🇸) pop track - with a verse in Zulu?Xhosa? no less, bless Khalil Harrison 🇿🇦
(I would posit that that big amapiano crossover might still be upon us)
MZANSI🇿🇦 WAYBACK MACHINE
10 years ago next week* is when I first heard Prince Kaybee’s “Wajellwa”and fell head over heels in love with it (*it’s actually from 2014)
was reminded because some amapiano kid made a cover of it
vocal version with Shaun Dihoro: youtu.be/0D0E48SKAV8?...
however…>>>>
10 years ago next week* is when I first heard Prince Kaybee’s “Wajellwa”and fell head over heels in love with it (*it’s actually from 2014)
was reminded because some amapiano kid made a cover of it
vocal version with Shaun Dihoro: youtu.be/0D0E48SKAV8?...
however…>>>>
Wajellwa
YouTube video by Prince Kaybee - Topic
youtu.be
October 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
MZANSI🇿🇦 WAYBACK MACHINE
10 years ago next week* is when I first heard Prince Kaybee’s “Wajellwa”and fell head over heels in love with it (*it’s actually from 2014)
was reminded because some amapiano kid made a cover of it
vocal version with Shaun Dihoro: youtu.be/0D0E48SKAV8?...
however…>>>>
10 years ago next week* is when I first heard Prince Kaybee’s “Wajellwa”and fell head over heels in love with it (*it’s actually from 2014)
was reminded because some amapiano kid made a cover of it
vocal version with Shaun Dihoro: youtu.be/0D0E48SKAV8?...
however…>>>>
this is a fabulous track
also a wonderful exhibit of close-to-hardcore piano actually working exceptionally well on a 3-minute (🇺🇸) pop track - with a verse in Zulu?Xhosa? no less, bless Khalil Harrison 🇿🇦
(I would posit that that big amapiano crossover might still be upon us)
also a wonderful exhibit of close-to-hardcore piano actually working exceptionally well on a 3-minute (🇺🇸) pop track - with a verse in Zulu?Xhosa? no less, bless Khalil Harrison 🇿🇦
(I would posit that that big amapiano crossover might still be upon us)
BIA is working with Tyler ICU? What is stopping literally every other pop star on the planet from doing this. (Oh right, musical ego death.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eV8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eV8...
BIA, Tyler ICU, Khalil Harrison - PRAY FOR YOU (Official Audio)
YouTube video by BIAVEVO
www.youtube.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
this is a fabulous track
also a wonderful exhibit of close-to-hardcore piano actually working exceptionally well on a 3-minute (🇺🇸) pop track - with a verse in Zulu?Xhosa? no less, bless Khalil Harrison 🇿🇦
(I would posit that that big amapiano crossover might still be upon us)
also a wonderful exhibit of close-to-hardcore piano actually working exceptionally well on a 3-minute (🇺🇸) pop track - with a verse in Zulu?Xhosa? no less, bless Khalil Harrison 🇿🇦
(I would posit that that big amapiano crossover might still be upon us)