Don’t miss MPEACH’s new single “Alarma (feat. Copout)”, recently release this past October 27th with a self directed music video. (more…)
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INTL BLK and Raka Rich take Afrobeats to Spanish territory
INTL BLK is happy to announce the release of “Tiene El Control” a romantic Afrobeats en Español single by Raka Rich of Los Rakas. A continuation of the platform’s Black Atlantic single series, the track brings together 3 California-based artists, each with Panamanian, Garifuna and Sierra Leonean origins. It is a perfect example of INTL BLK’s mission to be a platform celebrating Black diversity.
Read an interview with Raka Rich on the motivation behind the collaboration on Africa’s premiere music blog, NotJustOk.com, and stream or buy the song via any major digital platform.
Kondi Band celebrates ‘Salone’ release with new music video!
Dutty Artz is proud to present the music video for Kondi Band’s “Titi Dem Too Service.” (more…)
INTL BLK announces debut Kondi Band LP!
It’s been some time coming, but Kondi Band – the inspired Afro-electronic collaboration between Dutty Artz member Chief Boima and Sierra Leonean kondi (thumb piano) virtuoso Sorie Kondi – will release their debut LP Salone in partnership with Strut Records and Chief Boima’s own INTL BLK, this June 2nd.
The album follows the release of 2016’s Belle Wahallah EP, which spawned a #1 Spotify Viral Chart hit in the form of the track “Yeanoh (Powe Handa Blingabe),†as well as The Freetown Tapes, a free collection of Kondi’s solo work in the early 2000’s, mixed by Boima.
Salone arrives on CD, 2LP, and digital formats. Pre-order the album and get the song “Titi Dem Too Service” (performed live at WOMEX below) now!
Atropolis featured on Cumbia Libertad: A Digital Cumbia Compilation
Kondi Band “Belle Wahallah EP” Out now!
It’s been five years in the making, but the Kondi Band has finally arrived! (more…)
Chief Boima presents a Liberian Remix Pack via INTL BLK
Ralfi Pagan’s Negrona Remixed by K. Sabrosa
The second song off of Geko Jones’ Fania project Ralfi Pagan Remixed premiered earlier this month on XLR8R!
Geko Jones and Fania present Ralfi Pagan’s Latin Soul Remixed
Geko Jones is back with a new video to help launch his collaborative project with Fania Records: Ralfi Pagan’s Latin Soul Remixed. (more…)
Atropolis Remix of Vivian Garcia and Armando Perez
My first gig in Chicago I had the pleasure of meeting Vivian Garcia after her performance at a street music festival. About a year ago she reached out asking if I was open to do a remix of a song her and Armando Perez collaborated on, called “Loc@s”. When she sent the track I was instantly taken by the sweet vocal melodies and performance. (more…)
Sunsplash new EP “13”
Today my bother from another mother Sunsplah a.k.a Alberto Stangarone is officially dropping his new EP titled “13” with support of Mexican label Casete.
Along with his release there is a music video directed by long time friend Adela Pantin for “Lucero”
[youtube]http://youtu.be/Kd9xIraEQu8[/youtube]
You can get “13” for free on bandcamp for limited time or go over to iTunes and show some love.
Much love!
“Yung Bruxa” Mix and Interview with Izla
Brooklyn Shanti releases Something Beautiful
Something Beautiful, the moody new video and single from Brooklyn Shanti featuring Evelyn Sharma gives the feeling that autumn is just around the corner. Its a warm fuzzy feel in your headphones. (more…)
Girls From Bahia, Remixed by Ra
Sweden digs Panama
Swedish production duo Cocotaxi hit us with a remix of Blingo, a Panamanian cover of La Negra Tomasa by Papi Brandao y Sus Ekecutivos (from Soundway’s Panama Vol. 3). (more…)