Our newest Limitless profile is on the Togolese French singer Laura Prince, whose début album Peace of Mine is a transcultural blend of jazz, soul and African music. She is pushing for new instrumentation that builds on her dual heritage, and on her many influences from around the world. She tells us why she isContinue reading “The French Togolese Singer Who Builds on Jazz, Soul and African Percussion”
Category Archives: Soul & Funk
Soul Pop singer Seinabo Sey owes you nothing
Of Swedish and Gambian descent, singer Seinabo Sey, is steadily building a movement that transcends and transforms popular culture through her challenging approach to music. In her songs, the 27-year-old explores issues of self-esteem and self-identity through her own highly personalized lens. We recently caught up with Seinabo to discuss living off of being aContinue reading “Soul Pop singer Seinabo Sey owes you nothing”
Behind the scenes of Studio 189’s new collaboration with Uproot Andy
At TRUE Africa, one of our favourite fashion brands is—and has been—Studio 189, which was started by the American actress Rosario Dawson and her Ghanaian friend Abrima Erwiah way back in 2013. Tomorrow in New York City, they will be launching a collaboration with Uproot Andy, a socially minded DJ/producer rooted in promoting sounds fromContinue reading “Behind the scenes of Studio 189’s new collaboration with Uproot Andy”
Ayo talks of musical rebirth, self-reflection and her new album AYO
With four records already under her belt, Nigerian-German singer Ayo is preparing to launch her self-titled fifth album, AYO. The 14-track record will be released 6th October and aims to seamlessly blend folk reggae, pop and hip-hop with soul-infused vibes. “My previous records were me, but this record is all of me,” says Ayo. “It’sContinue reading “Ayo talks of musical rebirth, self-reflection and her new album AYO”
The singer and beat-maker wishing for a better paradigm for young Africans
A collaboration between the singer ELi and beat-maker, Alex Wondergem, the EP Buying our Freedom dropped yesterday. The feel-good video to single Sunday Morning was shot in on the streets of Accra, between buses, weaving through traffic and in the football stadium. We talked to Alex about his project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04lV-XQdxH8&feature=youtu.be Introduce yourselves Alex: My name is Alex OforiContinue reading “The singer and beat-maker wishing for a better paradigm for young Africans”
Process: Sampha’s ode to Sierra Leone
In February, British producer and singer-songwriter Sampha Sisay released his debut album, Process. It was a much-awaited solo release: the 28-year-old had already been singled out by Solange, Kanye West and Beyoncé. These big-name collaborations started early in his career. Sampha had worked with the British electronic artist SBTRKT in 2010, had flown to TorontoContinue reading “Process: Sampha’s ode to Sierra Leone”
Kae Sun on his new single Canary and what he does when he’s back in Accra
Categorising Kae Sun’s music is quite difficult. So it’s better to listen to it before try and label it. The Ghanaian-born, Montreal-living singer-songwriter, producer and artist tells us about his new single, his influences and what a night’s like in his neck of the woods. Introduce yourself. My name’s Kwaku. I go by Kae Sun when I makeContinue reading “Kae Sun on his new single Canary and what he does when he’s back in Accra”
Eric 1Key, an artist who represents a modern but complicated Rwanda
Put down your mobiles; pay attention! I want to introduce you to one of Rwanda’s most exceptional creative talents. Eric 1Key (real name Eric Ngangare) is a multi-lingual hip-hop poet, spoken-word artist, blogger and advocate of Kigali’s blossoming live music scene. He has just released his Expericmental EP, a series of seven new tracks. https://soundcloud.com/eric1key/sets/expericmental-epContinue reading “Eric 1Key, an artist who represents a modern but complicated Rwanda”
Nosizwe: on her single The Best Drug and why musicians are like daffodils
Nosizwe has just released her latest single The Best Drug, part of her upcoming album In Fragments. The South African/Norwegian talks working with producer Georgia Anne Muldrow and more. Introduce yourself. My name is Nosizwe. I am a singer and a songwriter; a mother; a loving – and difficult – friend; the youngest of fiveContinue reading “Nosizwe: on her single The Best Drug and why musicians are like daffodils”