Harking back to his career defining sonic roots of West African Highlife under previous moniker “Unchained XL”, Aotearoa New Zealand based artist and producer Mazbou Q delivers the new brass heavy hiphop anthem, ‘Go and Be Free’. Fusing Fela Kuti style soundscapes with modern 808-based production, Mazbou Q inspires his audience to dance through hardship by telling the story of how he found joy within deep loss.
Mazbou Q references his Nigerian heritage as he describes how the contrast of celebration and pain is at the heart of the song. “In my culture, we find ways to be joyous in the midst of deep pain. Our funerals, for example, are huge celebrations with singing, dancing and food because they are celebrations of a life once had. This song at its core is likewise about celebrating the good times with somebody, whilst saying a painful goodbye”.
Mazbou Q references his Nigerian heritage as he describes how the contrast of celebration and pain is at the heart of the song. “In my culture, we find ways to be joyous in the midst of deep pain. Our funerals, for example, are huge celebrations with singing, dancing and food because they are celebrations of a life once had. This song at its core is likewise about celebrating the good times with somebody, whilst saying a painful goodbye”.
His album The Future Was, from last year, is also well worth checking out. Featuring guests like Myele Manzanza, Raiza Biza, Jane Deezy, and Phodiso.
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