Uyama Hiroto and Nujabes are fantastic instrumentalists and do a great job incorporating different instruments, melodies and genres to create music. The saxophone (or clarinet) is the stand out instrument in Uyama Hiroto's 'Waltz For Life Will Born', and theres something really enticing hearing the saxophone play jazz notes whilst in the chaotic background, the hi-hats brighten and give life to the track! Released in 2008, this track can be...
If there was ever a song that felt like you grew wings like a bird, and soared throughout the sky, this would be the song! Released in 2007 by Japanese Instrumentalist/Producer Uyama Hiroto, this track blends Japanese HipHop and Jazz. The Jazz drumming on this track uplifts the track and alongside the flute, the saxophone and piano repeat a melody that invokes the feeling of freedom, inspiration and love. Check this track out below: Click here...
During the pandemic, Lo-Fi was listened to more than ever thanks to YouTube live videos making hours worth of content. Lo-Fi is relatively simple to make and compromises of genres like jazz, hiphop, soul and chill-out music. In the midst of listening to Lo-Fi during the pandemic, I stumbled across music from an artist called Kenichiro Nishihara. The first song I listed to by him was 'my leaving' and I instantly liked the instrumental but, also...
One thing I have always been grateful for, growing up in the internet age, is the accessibility of music / films / shows from different cultures and countries. I was not limited to just what was around me, or what broadcasters chose to show me but, through apps like YouTube, I was able to connect and understand different people. Growing up as an immigrant in the UK, listening to African music was not something foreign to me nor listening to...
Some of us grew up listening to One Direction, some of us grew up listening to Taylor Swift however, I grew up listening to Naija Music from whilst living in England (via Iroking.com of course!). Below are my favourite throwback Naija songs from the early to mid 2010s: 10. P-Square - Shekini 9. Wizkid - Caro 8. May D - All Over You 7. Jessie Jagz - Wetin Dey 6. Bracket - Girl 5. Flavour - Ada Ada 4. Davido - Aye 3. Mavins Ft. Don Jazzy, Reekado...
I would call myself fortunate for being around when Zule Zoo, a Nigerian music duo, started to blow up in the Nigeria. Zule Zoo was formed by Michael Aboh and Al-Hassan Ibrahim, childhood friends, who bonded over their love of music and performance. Their name means 'Forgotten Warriors Never Die'. Zule Zoo made their mark in Nigerian music history with their innovative sound (especially the use of African percussions) and their unique lyrical...
Watch what I have been listening to in 2023: Highlights Part 1. Jadu heart, Beyoncé, Asake, Rema and more! new Twitch.Player("twitch-embed", { video: "2001680784" }); Click here for more posts!
Watch my review of 'Everybody' from Nicki Minaj's new album: Pink Friday 2: new Twitch.Player("twitch-embed", { video: "2000823573" }); Click here for more posts!
If you're looking for a Christmas playlist that not only contains Christmas classics e.g. 'All I want for Christmas' , but also some African Christmas tunes, check out the playlist below! From Amapiano to Afro-pop, listen to Xmas tunes from across continents which celebrate the special day: Check out more blog posts here.
