Azali

Sammy Massamba

A 3 track afrobeat ep (16m 2s) — released February 28th 2020 on Vive La Musique

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Vive La Musique presents two songs from prolific Congolese

talent, Sammy Massamba, taken from his cult self-released album

"1990 - Beni Soit Ton Nom". Title track "Azali" immediately

hooks you in with its mysterious intro, laden with early 90s

keyboards and drum machine. Sammy's funk guitar and anthemic

vocal lines turn this unique composition into an infectious afropop

masterpiece. Label founder Aroop Roy steps up with a

customary edit, extending the arrangement and giving the drums

and mix a modern-club touch.

Sammy describes the second track, "Birika", as a mix of

Congolese Rumba, Afrobeat. and Reggae. A mid-tempo bass and

guitar groove form the backdrop for Sammy's powerful vocals.

An exquisite rumba guitar line completes another high-class

composition.

This is great! - Gilles Peterson BBC / Brownswood

Afro disco masterpiece! This is pure Gold! - Mixmag

Some serious summer heat here! - Soul Clap

This is very very good! - Hunee Rush Hour

Brilliant release! it's among the best examples of pop/dance music from the African diaspora - DJ Mag

You just sent me the heat right there - Esa Williams

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