Released 28/05/2021.

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Vocals: Nawekulo & M. Rumbi
Guitar: M. Rumbi
Mixing and Mastering: theNairobiNomad

Wonder

Wonder - Nawekulo & M. Rumbi

URBAN VILLAGE - MY CALLING

Release Details:
Title: Gqom Oh! X Crudo Mixtape
Catalogue Number: GQOM 003
Label: Gqom Oh!
Format: Tape/Digital
Release Date: 25 July 2016

The word Crudo [ˈkruːdo] in Italian translates as “raw” and this is the overarching concept around the latest Gqom Oh! Release. 

It is set to be in collaboration with Crudo Volta - a young Rome-based collective who focused on visual curation and dj culture. The mixtape is the soundtrack of the Woza Taxi documentary. Making the documentary in April 2016 - whilst visiting his artists and their families in Durban - label boss Nan Kolè painstakingly narrowed down this selection of tracks for the release. The trip lent a tremendous amount of in-sight to Nan Kolè, granting him both a detailed and broad view of the Gqom scene and what Gqom means to the youth of the township (for they consist the core music makers and listeners of Gqom).

Their unique sound, which took Europe by storm at the start of 2016, is a way for the youth in the township to express themselves - something that music does the world over - but moreover enables them to express their pride and experiences in their Zulu culture and history. Mawbestana from Forgotten Souls gave some insight into how the music was made. He said in the documentary “…Everyone thinks we have a mega studio with huge speakers but we are just ‘Hlanganisa’..” Hlanganisa is a zulu word literally translated as 'putting together'; This refers to creating something out of the few elements available to you “…Just like when you scrap the bottom of a pan to get some food out of it..” cited Mawbestana. 

The release features 14 tracks showcasing different and new music from Durban  - spanning Core Tribe through Sgubhu to Gqom. The 90 minute tape will consist of two sides, with Side A containing seven tracks and Side B containing a continuous mix and a digital download code granting access to the entire compilation. 

The tape will be release in ‘package’ format designed by Crudo Volta alongside a photography book with the best pictures from the trip to Durban by Tommaso Cas-sinis, a limited edition t-shirt and access to an online premiere of the documentary.







Tracks:
1 - Dominowe - Darbuka Tribe (Core Tribe)
2 - Dj Lag - Ithuna ( Grave Yard ) remastered 2016
3 - Julz da Deejay - Quantums And Qo
4 - Formation Boyz - dlala amaBenuBenu
5 - Citizen Boy - indaba ka bani besibenuza *
6 - Emo Kid feat. WorstHood - Hennessy
7 - Cruel Boyz - Cruel Drumz
8 - TLC Fam - No 2 BeeF (slima)
9 - Mafia Boyz - Bhengi yoKhalipha **
10 - Dj Mabheko - Izinyosi (Core Tribe) ***
11 - Julz da Deejay - Broken Souls
12 - Dominowe - Dark Valley (Core Tribe)
13 - TLC Fam - Umgcwabo weNdanda (Da 4th Term Mix)
14 - Forgotten Souls - Blow my mind (dj Nerd vocalist)



Translation
* who cares if we dance under the influence of drugs
** dance retarded
*** wasps

for press pics or any other enquires write to gqomubhenga@gmail.com




Credits :

art direction : Mike Calandra
Photography : Tommaso Cassinis

Label and artist management for South Africa : Lerato Phiri lerato@gqomoh.com
Label management : Craig Pugnetti craig@gqomoh.com


Tlc Fam - Umgcwabo WeNdanda (Da 4th Term Mix)

This is a songs that aims to inspire and encourage . It is a subtle blend  blend of Neosoul and Afrosoul. Do please share the music and do not hesitate to comment

Mark Akol ft. Refentse - Growing Pains

Imagine if J Dilla and Madlib had a baby who found a musical soulmate with TDE level raps but they came from Nairobi, Kenya??? Using a unique combination of Sheng’ (a local Kenyan creole) and English, BoiBlacc weaves together tales of struggle and hope that command the attention of any audience. Together with KiliHippie's compelling and hard-hitting production they create a fresh and inimitable sound that they strongly believe the world not only wants but NEEDS.

Following in the footsteps of the great producer-rapper duos like Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg & Timberland and Missy Elliott they are out to leave an indelible mark on the world for decades to come. On July 10th they give to the world their debut eight track project, ‘The Blacc Circle’.

KiliHippie & BoiBlacc - IDK

IDK w/ BoiBlacc

[lyrics]
How do you see me?
How do you love me?
How do you remember ?
  
Aura emanates bright
Sweet like honey
Vibes so lully 
Feel like running
Might take flight
Ocean deep 
Flow into my sea
Cleanse all negativity
  
Good things in life come free
You remind me that 
Good things in life come free
 
Flower child can you see
Your thoughts create reality
Emotions grow like a tree 
Are you ready to shed those leaves
Are you ready set yourself free
Of all the fear and insecurity
 
Close your eyes, take a breathe, make it deep
Feel it travel from your crown to your feet
Let go of doubt, let go of shame press delete 
your thoughts create reality.
So breathe

Let the moment unfold
Let your little light glow
Yeah you reap what you sow
Turn that lead into gold
we turn this shit into gold
Watch the mind as it grows
Trust your heart as it knows

Good things in life come free
So breathe

How do you see me?
How do you love me?
How do you remember?

Intro

Released 7th Nov. 2020.
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Credits
Vocals: M. Rumbi, Thingo, Y0n3x, Ocean Waves
Bass(Pekee): Moise Archipe
Production: theNairobiNomad
Mixing and Mastering; theNairobiNomad

Intro

Kali