Award-winning Kenyan music group Sauti Sol has released the fourth single from their Afrikan Sauce LP, featuring rapper Khaligraph Jones. To accompany the release of the single titled Rewind, the band also unveiled the video on its YouTube channel.
The song is a fusion into Hip Hop into Afro beats. Written by Sauti Sol and Khaligraph Jones, co-composed by Humphrey Otieno and Joe Mutoria, it was produced by Sauti Sol and mixed and mastered by Humphrey Ndomboka. The video was shot and directed by Sesan in collaboration with Nate Thomas as the Director of Photography in Nairobi.
Speaking on his first collaboration with Sauti Sol, Khaligraph said: “I’ve been pushing for a collabo with Sauti Sol for about four years now. At that time I still wasn’t ready, until recently when I talked to Bien and Savara but I still needed to get the concept ready. One day Bien called me for a jam session, which was a first for me. I have never gone through that type of music making process before with anyone and it was amazing. I felt alive, the vibe was organic and we ended up recording Rewind the same day,” he added.
Sauti Sol's Polycarp Otieno said, "Working with Khaligraph was flawless. We brought him into our world of making live music where we jammed with our band first, got the desired vibe and jumped into studio immediately after. He fit right in and we had the song done the very same day. He is a phenomenal artiste.”
In response to fans’ feedback and requests for more new music Sauti Sol has also embarked on a bold monthly release schedule, which will allow fans to enjoy new music from its latest LP each month until the entire LP is released. Sauti Sol was last month named creative directors of the music streaming service, Songa, a collaboration that will see them work closely with Safaricom and other stakeholders in the industry to ensure greater participation and ownership among the music fraternity.
“Safaricom has been a firm supporter of the Kenyan music industry throughout our 17-year history. When we launched Songa by Safaricom we promised to focus on creating a platform that would spur and support the growth of the Kenyan music industry by working closely with artistes, as well as contribute to the growth of African music by showcasing the talent on the continent. Our collaboration with Sauti Sol shows that we are on track with fulfilling our promise. It also speaks to our brand spirit of Twaweza, which is that when we come together, great things happen,” said Safaricom's Director – Consumer Business Sylvia Mulinge.
Sauti Sol fans using Android devices can stream and download their favourite tracks on Songa by dialling *812*3#.
You can watch the Rewind video here:
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Speaking on his first collaboration with Sauti Sol, Khaligraph said: “I’ve been pushing for a collabo with Sauti Sol for about four years now. At that time I still wasn’t ready, until recently when I talked to Bien and Savara but I still needed to get the concept ready. One day Bien called me for a jam session, which was a first for me. I have never gone through that type of music making process before with anyone and it was amazing. I felt alive, the vibe was organic and we ended up recording Rewind the same day,” he added.
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| Khaligraph Jones. |
In response to fans’ feedback and requests for more new music Sauti Sol has also embarked on a bold monthly release schedule, which will allow fans to enjoy new music from its latest LP each month until the entire LP is released. Sauti Sol was last month named creative directors of the music streaming service, Songa, a collaboration that will see them work closely with Safaricom and other stakeholders in the industry to ensure greater participation and ownership among the music fraternity.
“Safaricom has been a firm supporter of the Kenyan music industry throughout our 17-year history. When we launched Songa by Safaricom we promised to focus on creating a platform that would spur and support the growth of the Kenyan music industry by working closely with artistes, as well as contribute to the growth of African music by showcasing the talent on the continent. Our collaboration with Sauti Sol shows that we are on track with fulfilling our promise. It also speaks to our brand spirit of Twaweza, which is that when we come together, great things happen,” said Safaricom's Director – Consumer Business Sylvia Mulinge.
Sauti Sol fans using Android devices can stream and download their favourite tracks on Songa by dialling *812*3#.
You can watch the Rewind video here:
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