Tabu Ley Rochereau

The Voice Of Lightness

(Stern’s Music, 2007)

‘Pesa Le Tout’ is one of my favourites from an artist that has been around my family for years. Just rediscovered the beauty of his music!

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Bad Brains

Bad Brains

(Dutch East India Trading, 1990)

Grew up listening to punk music and no can quite do it like Bad Brains. Many try but it never sounds as genuine.

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Okmalumkoolkat

Holy Oxygen I

(Affine, 2014)

Possibly the most creative artist for me at the moment. Lyrically talented and definitely one to watch for in 2015.

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Mos Def

Umi Said

(Rawkus, 2000)

One of my biggest inspirations. Learnt a lot from this man!

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Fela Ransome Kuti & Africa 70

Expensive Shit

(Editions Makossa, 1975)

Father of music. One of the greatest to ever do it.

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