Quirky creatives FOKN Bois, aka M3NSA and Wanlov the Kubolor, who gave the world the first Pidgen Musical, “Coz Ov Moni” (Because Of Money) and it’s sequel “FOKN Revenge”, are the most celebrated band in the world due to their most unconventional way of entertaining with ingeniously tasteful shock lyrics, revolutionary performance art, & indulgent progressive sonics. 

Though both excellent lyricists, M3NSA leans more towards music production and Wanlov the Kubolor is more into visuals. Their live setup boasts of an additional member Andras Weil who plays keys and directs their live performances.

FOKN Bois never saw themselves doing Afropop because of it’s generally lovey dovey subject matter and controversial name but here they are. We are laughing with them on their new 7-Track EP “Afrobeats LOL”.

“Our new EP is a collaboration with the emergent Hiplife scene like Mr Eazi, Medikal, Sister Deborah, Dex Kwasi and also high-life icon Gyedu Blay Ambolley”

FOKN Bois are often inadequately compared to duos like Outkast, Flight of the Conchords and Run The Jewels, but many now know to expect anything and everything more from this raw, witty braggadocious and eccentric band. This is not an African thing...Just do the FOKN thing!

Morena Leraba is a Mosotho musician and shepherd from of Ha-Mojela in Mafeteng district, located south of Lesotho's capital Maseru. Leraba’s music (especially lyrics) is deeply rooted in Lesotho's traditional music, poetry, and it’s sub-genre, Famo, which was introduced as early as the 1920s when Basotho men were migrant workers in South African mines. However, the approach in the beat is significantly different as it hurls almost everything from Electro, Electronica, Afro-House, Folk, and Hip-Hop.

Leraba made his first appearance on the international scene in 2014 when he was featured in a song "Do You Know Know Lesotho" by a Cape Town/German band, The Freerangers. Carl McMillan, a filmmaker based in Lesotho was introduced to Leraba in the village of Ha-Nchela, in Berea district (where he's still based as a shepherd) and spotted his talent then. During the same time, he introduced Leraba to the band (friends he studied with in Cape Town); hence, did collaboration on their song while visiting Lesotho.

From there, Leraba released his first single, Bojete (Produced by Fritz Holscher, Germany) that got the attention of Brooklyn-based producer, Kashaka; hence, followed another collaboration, "Lithebera" and was premiered by Okayafrica in New York...

REDRED (rĕdrĕd) 

A popular dish in Ghana made from black-eyed peas. Named from the combination of red pepper and red palm oil. Usually served with Fried Plantains.
 
A joint enterprise between M3NSA and ELO.
M3NSA, the pioneering Ghanaian producer/songwriter and performer also known for his solo work and conquests with FOKN Bois. Budapest’s seasoned DJ/music producer and instrumentalist ELO is known for his work with Irie Maffia & Sena. RedRed is the musical sum of experiences and evolution delivered through what they call African Electronic Dance Music. 

In 2012 ELO & FOKN Bois released "Dunaquest In Budapest" (Akwaaba Music) with which they toured both Europe and Ghana. 
REDRED’s latest, also prepared in Budapest, is the natural continuation. 
Woven with introspective lyrics, it’s a production masterclass fusing dance music influences from these artists’ European and African connections: It pushes the dial back to charged up 90s House, warbly Garage Basslines and Dreamy Synths.

The vibrant first single ‘Ghetto,’ featuring Ghana’s very own Sarkodie, is equally matched with an energetic video shot in Accra.  A bright and dynamic event with entertainingly animated dance scenes. 

Altogether, what they’ve cooked up is an oddly satisfying feat - best served live.







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A child of Nigeria by way of South East London MC Afrikan Boy. His sound has often been described as a fusion of Hip-Hop, Grime & Afrobeat. His lyrics are sharp, varied & multi-dimensional. Whether UK slanguistics or Naija Pidgin Afrikan Boy knows how to get his point across with the bass-heavy sounds of urban London and the rhythmic beats of Nigeria. 

Citing Fela Kuti, Shina Peters and King Sunny Ade to 2Pac and Dizzee Rascal as influences, Afrikan Boy’s lyrics are as dynamic as his musical tastes. Championed by the likes of Lauren Laverne from BBC 6Music, it was his humorous ode to a discount supermarket, the grime-infused ‘One Day I Went to Lidl’, that caught titled the ear of underground fans. He’s continued to captivate audiences since then. With a new album due this Summer ''Life In The West'' its promises to be the Meltdown year musically.

Gbosa!!!!

MUTHONI DRUMMER QUEEN
Artist. Creator. Entrepreneur.

WHO IS ELI
Producer and DJ based in LA.

For all production inquires please email Kashaka.Music@gmail.com

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