Damon Albarn's Africa Express Line Up Summer Release For New Album 'EGOLI', Share Lead Single
Wednesday, 08 May 2019
Written by Jon Stickler
Africa Express, the musical collective co-founded by Blur and Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn, have announced the release of a new studio album, 'EGOLI'.
Previewed by lead single Johannesburg, which twins a driving drum beat with breezy vocals from Gruff Rhys, the 18-track full length is scheduled to arrive on July 12 via the newly created Africa Express Records.
Created in just seven days, the follow up to this year's 'MOLO' EP features collaborations between western and african artists, including Blue May, Georgia, Ghetts, Mr Jukes, Yeah Yeah Yeah's Nick Zinner, Remi Kabaka, Otim Alpha and Poté, as well as several emerging and established stars of the South African music scene. Georgia said:
"It was such a pleasure to be part of such a special project. This album goes far beyond just a record it is an example of the rich, modern and pioneering sounds coming out of South Africa. Absolute honour to have been involved. Africa Express is such an important platform and collective."
Head below to check out the 'EGOLI' tracklist, new song and album teaser.
'EGOLI' tracklist:
1. Welcome (ft. Phuzekhemisi)
2. City in Lights (ft. Georgia, Mahotella Queens, Otim Alpha, Nick Zinner)
3. The River (ft. Muzi, Zola 7, Mahotella Queens)
4. Bittersweet Escape (ft. Mr Jukes, Nonku Phiri, BCUC)
5. Johannesburg (ft. Gruff Rhys, Morena Leraba, Radio 123, Sibot)
6. Become the Tiger (ft. Sibot, Damon Albarn, Mr Jukes)
7. Africa to the World (ft. Infamous Boiz, Dominowe, Otim Alpha, Mahotella Queens, Nick Zinner, Remi Kabaka, Radio 123)
8. Absolutely Everything Is Pointing Towards the Light (ft. Gruff Rhys, Zolani Mahola)
9. Where Will This Lead Us To? (ft. Moonchild Sanelly, Radio 123, Blue May)
10. Mama (ft. Otim Alpha, Georgia, Radio 123)
11. No Games (ft. Sho Madjozi, Poté, Moonchild Sanelly, Ghetts, Muzi, Radio 123)
12. Morals (ft. Moonchild Sanelly, Mahotella Queens, Muzi, Mr Jukes)
13. Taranau (ft. Otim Alpha, Gruff Rhys)
14. The Return of Bacardi [ft. DJ Spoko, FAKA)
15. Sizi Freaks (ft. Infamous Boiz, Moonchild Sanelly)
16. Twirl (ft. Poté, Ghetts)
17. I Can't Move (ft. Damon Albarn, Moonchild Sanelly, Mr Jukes, Sibot, Blue May)
18. See the World (ft. Mahotella Queens, Damon Albarn, Gruff Rhys)
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