I still remember first hearing Wavin’ Flag on CHUM FM last fall, falling in love with it as it played, and dying to hear the artist’s name at the end so I could look him up. It was certainly not a voice I had ever heard before. I guess they announced it before the song and I missed it because I distinctly remember having to go to CHUM FM’s website to get the song info.
Anyway, much reading and listening later, I now dub him as one of my favourites. Rolling Stone describes him as someone who thinks like Bob Marley, flows like Eminem and mixes African music with conscious hip-hop, unabashed pop and even metal.
The insight into the culture that he grew up in, the catchy hooks, and his vocal style – for me – are what sets him apart from the rest.
Current favourite songs off his Troubadour include:
and
Please join me in praising him.
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