Category: Congo (DRC)
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What Have We Not Done?
Congolese rap group, Musique Populaire de la Révolution or MPR, raps “Nini To Sali Te” (What Have We Not Done) which address the daily issues the Congolese people face. The rappers utilize Linagla to express their hardships and influence from external entities that inhibit progress. They further state how the infrequent practice of democracy has
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Rumba Goes Hip-Hop
Congolese soukous and rumba artist, Koffi Olomide crossovers to hip-hop. He began his career alongside famous Congolese singer Papa Wemba and his band Viva La Musica as a songwriter and vocalist. Following the steps of his predecessor, he started his solo career and created his own band, Quartier Latin, which included famous singer, Fally Ipupa.
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Connecting Your Worlds: Intersectionality
I grew up as a military kid. My ma and dad were in the military so even though they were separated, I was always on a military base when I moved in between them. I grew up in a pretty shelter environment for the first half of my life until I reached middle school. I
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Omo Frenchie: London’s Rising Afrobeats Artist
Recognized for its evolving genres, London has seen the rise of Garage, Grime, and Dubstep, amongst others genres, and, most recently, has birthed its own sound of Afrobeats. Amongst London’s leading Afrobeats artists stands Omo Frenchie, a Congolese, London-raised artist that has received recognition and praise for his musical versatility. Fluctuating between dancehall, Afrobeats, Afro
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From CONGO TO LONDON
By: Malaysia Robinson The UK needs to keep an eye out for this African talent! Born in Congo, rapper Omo Frenchie has became well known in the United Kingdom. The artist, along with his family, moved to London while he was a young boy, however within his music, the British rapper also adds a bit
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Nyota Parker: Redefining “Up and Coming”
Nyota Parker is a 20-year-old hip hop rapper, singer, composer and artist transcend-ing the South African hip hop scene. Parker’s upbringing in Dublin and Capetown and unique Colognese and Irish heritage is evident in her incorporation of jazz, trap, and soul influences into her individualized hip hop style. Parker frequently references her blend of jazz
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Omo Frenchie-London/Congo
______________________________________________________________________________ Bio: Born in Democratic Republic of the Congo Raised in Peckham, London Maintains pride in his heritage. Omo Frenchie’s parents ensured that Congolese music and culture remained embedded in him: “On Saturdays, every weekend morning, there was Congolese music, Congolese praise and worship first of all, that we’ll play in the morning. ______________________________________________________________________________ Tri-lingual
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Kitendi
First of all, listen to the bass hit at 00:19. It’s the sickest beat on which you can open your verse in a song like this. Belgian-Congolese rapper Badi’s collaboration with Central African DJ Boddhi Satva in the Kitendi music video coins their representation of the Central African identity and culture in Francophone Europe (particularly
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Young Paris
Based in New York City, Milandou Badila aka Young Paris, is not only taking over the hip hop game but also branching out to other different genres. Paris has been acknowledged fo his incorporation of hip hop, trap, and African drumbeats along with electronic music. Born to Congolese parents, Young Paris and his nine other
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NGRTD
Known by his stage name “Youssoupha”, Youssoupha Mabiki embodies the defining characteristics of progressive French rappers in his song Entourage. A captivating story of immigration, education, and social consciousness defines Youssoupha’s rise to prominence in a crowded French rap scene. Youssoupha was born in Zaire (today the Democratic Republic of the Congo) in 1979 as the