This is concept mix which juxtaposes Afrobeats with UK Funky House. The idea for this mix came to me when two of my friends were arguing: one saying they don’t like Afrobeats but love Funky House and the other vice-versa. So essentially, this mix is something more of an argument or a thesis. It explores the musical similarities of these two genres of music through their instrumentals, vocals and lyricism. Though there are many popular songs on the mix, I purposefully put some more obscure tracks to challenge stereotypes in the differences between UK- and African-made music, to the point where you will stop caring where the music is from and just enjoy it. Ultimately, I am trying to say that if you love Afrobeats or Funky House, you should love the other too!
Finally, Funky House and Afrobeats are my personal favourite genres of music to dance to, and as a British-born Nigerian, this mix is kinda just me having fun and paying homage to my dual nationality. If you love either Afrobeats, Afro-House, Funky House or just any good music, give this project a listen.
Tracklist:
Fuzzy Logic ft. Egypt – In The Morning
Kwamz ft. Castro – Alkayida
P Square – Personally
Bucie ft. Heavy K – Easy to Love
Attacca Pesante ft. Shea Soul – Make It Funky For Me
Niniola – Ibadi
Crazy Cousinz – Bongo Jam
Sean Tizzle – Mama Eh
Meleka – Go (Crazy Cousinz Remix)
Fish Go Deep – The Cure and the Cause (Dennis Ferrer Mix)
DJ Xclusive ft. Wizkid – Jeje
Donae’o – Party Hard
Ill Blu ft. Shanique – Say Yes
2Face & Wizkid – DanceGo
Geenus ft. Katy B – As I
Dennis Ferrer – Hey Hey
Donae’o ft. Sarkodie – Move To Da Gyal Dem (Remix)
K.I.G. – Heads, Shoulders, Knees N Toes
Davido ft. Uhuru – Skelewu (Remix)
Donae’o – African Warrior
Banky W – Jasi
Donae’o – Watching Her Move
Mafikizolo ft. Uhuru – Khona
Crazy Cousinz ft. Kyla – Do You Mind
Crazy Cousinz ft. Kimona – I See You
DJ Sbu ft. Zahara – Lengoma
Black Coffee ft. Hugh Masekela – We Are One
Other Featured Tracks:
Apple – De Siegalizer
Wizkid – Sisi Nene
Fr33 – Tribal Skank
Magz – Tribal Man
Dj Vetkuk Vs Mahoota Feat Dr Malinga - Via Orlando Remix
