R&Cs: Wake Up

Before we get going, here’s a little motivation for a change. By his latest album (ISM this year), dancehall legend Mr Vegas had endeavored on an introspective and reflective spiritual journey. It has led him to favor classic reggae sonics to further/better express his views and newfound perspectives. “Wake Up”, the third track of the album’s dozen, is as blunt as they come: “Wake Up Black People It’s Time To Know Your True Self … If you can’t accept the truth you still mentally enslaved.” So, let’s open up to positive messages such as Mr Vegas’, a little bit of partying and good music from all horizons.

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01. Mr Vegas ::: Wake Up
02. Waje ::: Kponlongo (feat. Timaya)
03. Krizbeatz ::: Poker (feat. Reminisce & Mayorkun)
04. Yemi Alade ::: Issokay
05. Skales ::: Body (feat. Sarkodie)
06. Tic ::: Kwani Kwani, Pt. 2 (feat. Kuami Eugene)
07. Wendy Shay ::: Astalavista
08. Eddy Bee ::: Beautiful as You Are (feat. Magasco)
09. Vinka ::: Omukwano Gwo
10. Rawbeena ::: Kidogo
11. Bahati & David Wonder ::: Nipende
12. A Pass ::: Oruso
13. A Pass ::: Tulo
14. Juacali ::: Woyoyo
15. Aisha Badru ::: Splintered
16. Charles Bradley ::: I Feel a Change
17. Men I Trust ::: Seven
18. Maverick Sabre ::: Drifting
19. Novo Amor ::: Utican
20. Alex Boyé ::: Bend Not Break

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Hewa Yasin

I wrote as kid. (I'd die if you'd ever get your hands on those poems.) And I wrote as a teen. (We thought our raps would spearhead revolution.) I write these days to share my joys and perspectives. I am as subjective as they come. I found a bunch of blessed souls that are just as expressive. And Africa is all the better for it. (I think I never really changed.)

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