The e-music scene and all language borders were struck with a bolt from the blue when, some time last year, they were introduced to a fresh and interesting collaboration that went by the stately name of 'The Very Best'. This project, which consists of, on the one hand, Malawian singer Esau Mwamwaya and, on the other, electro-producers Radioclit, started when the three musicians met on a fortunate stroke of serendipity during a furniture shopping session in 2007.
The unlikely trio put out a mixtape called 'Esau Mwamwaya and Radioclit Are the Very Best' in '08. On the record, with the use of four different languages, Esau gives his authentic African interpretation of anything from M.I.A. and Michael Jackson hits to Hans Zimmer scores and the Beatles' oldies (basically anything that could be remotely associated with the continent of Africa). They also let us hear some original material, as well as guest vocals by such stars as Santigold, Akon and Vampire Weekend. Below you can hear one of the tracks, 'Kamphopo', adding some serious steel drums to an original by the Aussie band Architecture in Helsinki. If you're convinced you can even download the entire mixtape HERE (for free!).
Recently, the Very Best have confirmed that they are not here for a one-day experiment though, having released two new singles on Tue & Thu of last week for their upcoming original album this fall. These are the summery title-track 'Warm Heart of Africa', featuring Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig and the infectious 'Ntende Uli'.
The Very Best - Kamphopo
The unlikely trio put out a mixtape called 'Esau Mwamwaya and Radioclit Are the Very Best' in '08. On the record, with the use of four different languages, Esau gives his authentic African interpretation of anything from M.I.A. and Michael Jackson hits to Hans Zimmer scores and the Beatles' oldies (basically anything that could be remotely associated with the continent of Africa). They also let us hear some original material, as well as guest vocals by such stars as Santigold, Akon and Vampire Weekend. Below you can hear one of the tracks, 'Kamphopo', adding some serious steel drums to an original by the Aussie band Architecture in Helsinki. If you're convinced you can even download the entire mixtape HERE (for free!).
Recently, the Very Best have confirmed that they are not here for a one-day experiment though, having released two new singles on Tue & Thu of last week for their upcoming original album this fall. These are the summery title-track 'Warm Heart of Africa', featuring Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig and the infectious 'Ntende Uli'.
The Very Best - Kamphopo
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