Spoek Mathambo - Hikikomori Blue '2021

Tracks list

There is little doubt that South Africa is one of the most exciting musical hubs
in the world today, and who better as its ambassador than the inimitable Spoek
Mathambo.

With two solo albums under his belt (not to mention his collaborative projects
Fantasma and Batuk), and a documentary on SA electronic music, Spoek Mathambo is
a true music activist, showcasing and stretching the limits of electronic music
and hip hop. On his new album Mzansi Beat Code, he pushes it one step further,
abandoning vocals to focus on production, creating a sophisticated yet densely
woven landscape which mixes various South African house schools (Bacardi,
iGqomu, Sghubu), Classical House, Techno, Rap and folk music Kwazulu Maskandi.

25 years after the end of apartheid, one still can’t say South Africa is
in an enviable position. There have been a myriad of forces, both foreign and
local, in the past that sought to stifle South African culture. But it is a
people of resilience and tenacity. As it is said at the beginning of the track
Black Rose, a tribute to Chicago house with which so many South Africans grew
up: Everyday that you exist in your body without apologising is activism”.
Mzansi Beat Code, is also Spoeks tribute to all past, present and future South
African musicians for the strength they give it. South African culture is alive,
and brimming with more energy than ever. Spread the word.

Tracklist:
 01. Spoek Mathambo  - Looking for Love Outside Yourself (03:42)
 02. Spoek Mathambo  - Dinner by Candlelight (Sticky Ribs & Dirty Sprite)
(02:31)
 03. Spoek Mathambo  - Mentira the Manga Manga (Casuists & Quacks) (02:14)
 04. Spoek Mathambo  - Hate to See You Walk Away (03:36)
 05. Spoek Mathambo  - (Sometimes) I Sing the Blues (03:33)
 06. Spoek Mathambo  - No More Walking Alone (03:21)
 07. Spoek Mathambo  - Pressure Burst the Piping (02:56)
 08. Spoek Mathambp - (Sometimes) I Sing the Blues (Instrumental) (03:33)
 09. Spoek Mathambo  - Dinner by Candlelight (Sticky Ribs & Dirty Sprite)
(Instrumental) (02:31)
 10. Spoek Mathambo  - Hate to See You Walk Away (Instrumental) (03:36)
 11. Spoek Mathambo  - Mentira the Manga Manga (Casuists & Quacks)
(Instrumental) (02:14)

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