Karen Nyame KG drops new EP, ‘Sensei II’, on Black Acre: Listen
KG has released a new EP.
Following the release of her singles 'Nzinga' and 'Mantra', London-based DJ, producer and presenter Karen Nyame has dropped her latest project: ‘Sensei II’.
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KG drops new single, ‘Mantra’, with Taliwhoah: Listen
KG has teamed up with London-born, LA-based singer Taliwhoah on a new track, 'Mantra'.
The track is third to be unveiled from KG's forthcoming EP, 'Sensei II'. It sees the pair fuse the Afrobeats and rhythmic house of much of KG's work with Taliwhoah's R&B vocals.
Speaking about the track, KG said: "In this song, Taliwhoah affirms that she is intentional with who she loves, she feels real things. This track has future house/R&B remnants - we wanted to make this a euphoric roller for the listener to vibe to, to relate to. It is a love song.”
KG shares new single, ‘Nzinga’, with Toya Delazy, announces new EP: Listen
KG has shared a new single featuring South African star Toya Delazy. ‘Nzinga’ is taken from a forthcoming EP due to land next month.
The track combines afrobeat, gqom, hard drum and R&B elements, paying homage to the roots of both artists involved. "Nzinga name wise is of African origin, has multiple definitions — Higher Level, Beautiful, Queen of Africa. Queen Nzinga fought for the Independence and stature of her kingdoms against the Portuguese in a reign that lasted 37 years," KG said of the track name.
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KG drops new track, ‘Koko feat. Mista Silva’ on Black Acre: Listen
KG has dropped a new track.
London-based DJ and producer KG, aka "The Goddess of Rhythm", has shared a new track titled 'Koko' feauturing British-Ghanaian artist Mista Silva.
Speaking about the single, which is out now via Black Acre, KG said: “Your sensual party record, straight to the point, I am expressing my sexual desires towards my lover. This has a South African ‘Amapiano-esque’ bounce to it with beautiful Ghanaian Akan Highlife influences. It is something for the Summer.”
Listen to KG’s mix for DJ Mag’s Radio 1 Dance residency
DJ Mag's weekly residency for January on Radio 1 Dance Presents continued over the weekend, with an hour-long mix from KG.
As part of Radio 1's recently launched Dance Presents show, DJ Mag are celebrating six of our favourite UK DJs over five weekends, from breakthrough stars to indisputable icons, all of whom continue to push the nation's vibrant and diverse club scene forward, even while dancefloors are off limits.
Electronic artists voice solidarity for Nigerian #EndSARS protests against police brutality
Artists and DJs are voicing their support for #EndSARS demonstrators in Nigeria after government forces shot at crowds during an anti-police brutality protest this week.
Hyperdub to release new collaborative EP from KG and Scratchclart
KG and Scratchclart (fka Scratcha DVA) have come together for a four-track EP on London label Hyperdub.
'Touch', landing this Friday (12th), is a fusion of UK funky and the increasingly popular, percussive sound of South African gqom.
The 'Touch' EP is Hyperdub mainstay Scratchclart's fourth release this year and will be KG's debut on the imprint following her 2018 'Goon Club Allstars' EP, joining the likes of Burial, DJ Lag and Ikonika.