The latest EP release from Stogie T since the global pandemic contains hard hitting songs that reflect a particular kind of cynicism prevalent in Africa.” The dream deferred, the loss of hope under the crushing weight of an increasingly failing state. ” Says Stogie T who has spoken about this state before, but this time there is a look at the effects of it on its people. What becomes of the people’s thinking, their dysfunctions, and pathologies.
Featuring a dynamic group of collaborators that include American spoken word giant Saul Williams, South Africa Afro-Folk singer Msaki and vocal powerhouse Bonj, newcomer Apu Sebekedi offers a striking baritone performance on the lead single ‘Shallow’. The album was produced by Produced by experimental jazz musician Shane Cooper.
In African hip hop terms Stogie T is a legend and bonafide O.G. With recording credits ranging from Styles P, Immortal Technique, Saul Williams, Chinese Man, Nasty C and others, his battles on KOTD, tours across all five continents and his global status is not one to be taken lightly.
Stogie T is now poking his head out from an African music scene he has long been regarded as a pioneer of. Having been part of a wave of young post-apartheid musicians introducing the optimism of the rainbow nation with band Tumi and The Volume.
STOGIE T “SHALLOW” EP TRACK LIST
1. 80’s Love feat. Brittney Crush
2. The Get Back (Zimkile) feat. Msaki
3. Too Late for Mama feat. Bonj
4. Shallow feat. Apu
5. Biko’s Ghost feat. Saul Williams
6. Dux Africanus
EP LISTENING LINK: https://on.soundcloud.com/pJx2v
Main Image: Stogie T
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