Release Date: 15 March 2019
Label: Heavenly Sweetness
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 3521383453575
Genres: World Music Funk
Release Date: 15 March 2019
Label: Heavenly Sweetness
Packaging Type: Gate Fold Vinyl
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 3521381553581
Genres: World Music Funk
Description
Afro-fusion 8-piece band K.O.G & the Zongo Brigade release of their debut album 'Wahala Wahala', via Pura Vida Sounds/Heavenly Sweetness.
Under the guidance of the outrageously talented Ghanaian force of nature Kweku Sackey, aka K.O.G, and the whirlwind of energy that is Jamaican rapper Franz Von, the Zongo Brigade deliver infectious, high-energy West African grooves via Sheffield, drawing on Afrobeat, soul, funk, rock, hip hop and reggae which has fast gained recognition in London and all over the UK.
K.O.G's signature mix of high-energy songs, raps, operatic vocal effects, along with the hard-hitting patois raps from the spirited Franz Von and a dedicated band of serious musical badmen, has led the band to perform on some of the biggest stages including Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds Festivals and numerous clubs and venues around Europe.
Deeply rooted in stories from Africa, the album draws on love, peace and social issues. K.O.G & the Zongo Brigade's motto "Unity in Diversity" stems from Kweku's African origins and also embraces the eclectic mix of nationalities which make up the band.
With a backdrop of unmistakeable African rhythms that include electric brass, thunderous percussion and sharp-edge guitar, 'Wahala Wahala' takes possession of the body as the words excite the mind. Racism, rejection, inequality, exile - the subject matter is always serious but the delivery irresistibly upbeat and rhythmic, guaranteed to get the feet moving because in every pain, there is also joy.
K.O.G & the Zongo Brigade have received support across national and global radio including BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Introducing Sheffield and BBC Radio 1.
Description
Afro-fusion 8-piece band K.O.G & the Zongo Brigade release of their debut album 'Wahala Wahala', via Pura Vida Sounds/Heavenly Sweetness.
Under the guidance of the outrageously talented Ghanaian force of nature Kweku Sackey, aka K.O.G, and the whirlwind of energy that is Jamaican rapper Franz Von, the Zongo Brigade deliver infectious, high-energy West African grooves via Sheffield, drawing on Afrobeat, soul, funk, rock, hip hop and reggae which has fast gained recognition in London and all over the UK.
K.O.G's signature mix of high-energy songs, raps, operatic vocal effects, along with the hard-hitting patois raps from the spirited Franz Von and a dedicated band of serious musical badmen, has led the band to perform on some of the biggest stages including Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds Festivals and numerous clubs and venues around Europe.
Deeply rooted in stories from Africa, the album draws on love, peace and social issues. K.O.G & the Zongo Brigade's motto "Unity in Diversity" stems from Kweku's African origins and also embraces the eclectic mix of nationalities which make up the band.
With a backdrop of unmistakeable African rhythms that include electric brass, thunderous percussion and sharp-edge guitar, 'Wahala Wahala' takes possession of the body as the words excite the mind. Racism, rejection, inequality, exile - the subject matter is always serious but the delivery irresistibly upbeat and rhythmic, guaranteed to get the feet moving because in every pain, there is also joy.
K.O.G & the Zongo Brigade have received support across national and global radio including BBC Radio 6 Music, BBC Introducing Sheffield and BBC Radio 1.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Cotonete
The Rongetz Foundation vs Blanka
Various Artists
Laurent Bardainne & Tigre d'Eau Douce
Various Artists
Mulatu Astatke
DopeGems
Anthony Joseph
various artists
Jesse Johnson
The Salsoul Orchestra
Bt Express
Lonnie Smith
Inga Rumph & Friends
Cotonete
Lonnie Smith
