#coupé-décalé

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La Bourgeoise Diamant Brut fb

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Folksy Friday | Magic System - 1er Gaou (French)

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💃🏻 Daro Malebouze - Ici C'est Paris (Coupé Décalé Congo Brazzaville) 🇨🇬🇫🇷

[thelensofyashunews]

NIGERIAN PRINCE OF AFROPOP OXLADE RELEASES TRAILBLAZING DEBUT ALBUM “OXLADE FROM AFRICA”

Today,Nigerian superstar Oxlade continues his hot streak by officially releasing his anticipated debut album, Oxlade From Africa, via Epic/Sony Music France. Listen to the album here.

Blending his past, present, and future into an all-encompassing vision, Oxlade From Africa is a bold and expansive 16-track musical and cultural journey that transcends borders, celebrating African heritage from Lagos to the world. With its title reflecting a broad, inclusive vision, the album highlights Africa’s cultures, elegance, and beauty, marking the next step in the Lagos-based artist's rise, showcasing his journey from breakout success to mainstream recognition.

Aiming to continue making Africans proud of their heritage, Oxlade uses his music, visuals and fashion to deliver a powerful message of unity, and is continuing the momentum from his massive global hit ‘Ku Lo Sa’, which has 574 million streams and was certified GOLD by the RIAA this week, and Double Platinum in Canada. The project is also home to recent singles ’Intoxycated’ ft. Dave, both halves of the double ‘KATIGORI/PIANO’ release, ‘Arabambi’ and most recent offering ‘IFA’ featuring Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa.

LP opener ‘Interlude’ features Ugandan political activist and musician Bobi Wine who introduces the album with a powerful co-sign and thought-provoking message, setting a powerful tone with an uplifting message of resilience and African spirit. ‘OLAITAN (Olaoluwa)’ which translates to “the wealth, the favor and the grace of God shall never leave you” in Yoruba, see’s Oxlade reflects on his life journey, embracing a mindset of faith and destiny over a warm and feelgood production. ‘Blessed’ features Jamaican Dancehall legend Popcaan and becomes an instant highlight as they share stories of overcoming struggles, highlighting that despite their youth, valuing your self-worth and positivity is key.

2023 summer smash ‘Intoxycated’ continues to ooze star quality alongside London rap king Dave as they showcase their storytelling finesse, delving into a story of love and the intoxicating traits that come with it. Oxlade’s global breakout hit ‘KU LO SA’ follows. Originally a spontaneous decision before his COLORS performance, the songs heartfelt lyrics symbolizes trust in intuition and the power of seizing opportunities, putting his vocal talents front and centre. ‘IFA’ is a sultry love song infused with Coupé-Décalé and Afrobeats rhythms, as Oxlade reassures his love interest that she is his priority, painting vivid images of devotion with cheeky metaphors, whilst Fally Ipupa’s melodic touch further amplifies the song's seductive energy.

‘Ovami’ features High-life legend Flavour and delivers a harmonious blend of love and unity as Oxlade taps into the rich heritage of High-life music, a sound central to Nigerian culture, making the track a celebration of love in all its forms.Spring single ‘Arabambi’ is the nickname of K1 De Ultimate, an iconic Nigerian Fuji musician and means “the child of the people”, “the community gave birth to this child”, “the one”. The track’s melody, inspired by Miguel’s vocal style, mixes African tradition with modern R&B, creating an irresistible fusion of rhythm, love and pride. ‘Tamuno (Interlude)’ is a spiritual pause in the album, offering a moment of reflection. Named after a deity in Nigerian culture, it serves as a homage to Oxlade’s faith and spiritual journey, laying the groundwork for the more sensual and energetic songs to follow, and ��ASUNASA (Hold Your Waist)’ featuring Wande Coal offers exactly that. With influences from Wande Coal’s classic ‘So Mi So’, this stylistic offering sees both artists trade risque, Afrocentric verses, merging spiritual undertones with sensual energy to become an instant album highlight.

The P-Prime produced ‘Piano’ is a heartfelt love song that blends the soft hits of a log-drum, piano and drums with Oxlade's signature falsetto and ad-libs that characterises Oxlade’s effortless ability to create romantic anthems. The Sarkodie featuring ‘Ololufe’ is a tribute to the iconic "Ololufe" by Wande Coal, adding a modern twist with influences from Reggae, Dancehall, and Afrobeats. Sarkodie’s hard-hitting verse complements Oxlade’s smooth vocals, creating a dynamic love song that pays homage to African R&B while setting new standards. ‘RMF’ (Rich Motherf*cker) is a declaration of confidence and self-worth, drawing inspiration from Fela Kuti’s vintage Afrobeat sound as the 27-year-old unapologetically boasts about success, luxury, and the journey that got him here.

‘On My Mind’ (OMM) features TOMi Owo & OJAHBEE dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster of love, becoming an ode to first love as it explores the excitement and nervousness that comes with falling for someone. ‘Katigori’ is Oxlade’s manifesto, written during a time when he had fame but was still striving for success. Closing the album, ‘OFA’ embodies

Oxlade in his ultimate form. Again drawing from Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat and blending it with his Afro-Pop style, this track is the culmination of his journey—his evolution into a fully-realised artist. It's a powerful anthem of self-awareness, confidence, and embracing one’s destiny.

[jogallice]

Aujourd’hui, lundi 12/08/24, Journée internationale de la jeunesse 🧒 et Journée mondiale des éléphants 🐘 Au niveau de vos activités physiques, privilégiez les parcs, les zones piétonnes et les rues peu circulantes pour vos activités de plein air 🌬️

J’ai supprimé une information ce matin : la sortie crépusculaire au Roc de Chère ce soir. J’ai eu quelques doutes et j'ai contacté le Conservatoire d’espaces naturels de la Haute-Savoie : appel téléphonique ce matin pour vérifier et c’est malheureusement complet les ami·es ☎️

Lundi des rails sous les cocotiers 🌴 Dress code : lunettes flashy & look fleuri 🥽 Dans le cadre de la 4e édition de la Friche des rails ℹ️ Animations, concerts, foodtruck et bartruck sur place 🎫 Accès gratuit (tout public) ➡️ Ce lundi 12/08/24 de 18h à 22h (2 rue de la Cité) 🛤️

Viens chanter sous les cocotiers avec la compagnie du Serpent à Plumes : tu penses que tu chantes comme une casserole (de luxe), alors rejoins-nous, tu es fait pour chanter sous les cocotiers 🎫 Accès gratuit ➡️ Ce lundi 12/08/24 à 18h (2 rue de la Cité, quartier des Trois Fontaines) 🛤️

Démo de danse tahitienne avec l’école de danse Mahaora 🎫 Accès gratuit (tout public) ➡️ Ce lundi 12/08/24 à 19h10 (2 rue de la Cité, quartier des Trois Fontaines) 🛤️

Aïtawa (musique afro colombienne) : expérience sonore moderne et traditionnelle, imprégnée des goûts, des arômes et de la chaleur humaine colombienne 🎫 Accès gratuit (tout public) ➡️ Ce lundi 12/08/24 à 19h30 (2 rue de la Cité, quartier des Trois Fontaines) 🛤️

DJ Cheb Chalet (tropicool dancefloor) : un cocktail explosif de kompa, cadence, merengue, cumba, zouk, soukous et coupé-décalé à faire twerker les marmottes du parc des Bauges 🎫 Accès gratuit (tout public) ➡️ Ce lundi 12/08/24 à 20h45 (2 rue de la Cité, quartier des Trois Fontaines) 🛤️

L’opération Vital’été a repris du service dans la cité lacustre le lundi 8 juillet (jusqu’au samedi 24/08/24) : aujourd’hui (lundi 12 août), initiation au Qi Gong, karaté full contact, marche nordique ou randonnée pédestre, tennis et “Savoir rouler à vélo en sécurité” 👌 Activités gratuites et ouvertes aux adultes, profitez-en 👍

Qualité de l’air dans la cité lacustre (indices ATMO) : alors que les fortes chaleurs perdurent, les concentrations devraient rester en-deçà du seuil d’information de 180 µg/m3 🌡 Le vent du sud régulier permet un certain brassage atmosphérique et la qualité de l’air attendue reste donc dégradée à mauvaise 💨

L’indice de risque pollinique à Annecy est moyen (armoise, graminées, plantain et urticacées : niveau 1 ; peuplier et platane : niveau 0) ➡️ Indice communal valable du 10/08/24 au vendredi 16/08/2024 inclus 🤧 Personnes allergiques : n'étendez pas votre linge à l'extérieur car les pollens se déposent sur le linge humide 😷

Le dicton du jour : « S'il pleut à la sainte Clarisse, c'est souvent comme vache qui pisse. » 🌧

Je vous souhaite une très bonne journée annécienne et un très bel été à Annecy, dans les 33 autres communes du Grand Annecy, en Savoie ou ailleurs 🏖️

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bon premier jour de la semaine à tous et à toutes 🐤

Bonne fête aux Clarisse et demain aux Hippolyte 😘

📷 JamesO PhotO à Annecy le samedi 10/08/24 📸

[theparanoid]

Luka Productions - Mali Kady

(2016 album)

Youtube Playlist | Bandcamp | Spotify

[Pop Rap, Mande Music, Coupé-décalé, Dancehall, Trap, Crunk]

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Journal d'un photographe

Samedi 30 septembre 2023.

Kornidsor. On ne va pas plus loin. La route est coupée. Je suis arrivé trop tard en Arménie, le gros des réfugiés est déjà passé, mais cela ne fait rien. Je suis allé au Karabakh en 1994, des photos de ce séjour ont d’ailleurs déjà été publiées dans ce journal mais je me devais de retourner voir. Les photos seront peut-être décalées, je ne suis plus dans l’actualité « chaude », mais il se passera encore beaucoup de chose, la petite actualité, le quotidien que vont devoir affronter les exilés d’une terre qui a été arménienne depuis plusieurs siècles.

C’est une triste fin pour ses habitants, pour l’Arménie.

Quelques lignes d’un article du journal Le Monde du 21 septembre dernier :

« Les Arméniens revendiquent une présence millénaire dans la région, mais l’Azerbaïdjan fait également valoir des liens historiques profonds et anciens. Intégrée au royaume arménien dans l’Antiquité, elle est passée sous influence arabe au Moyen Age, avant qu’une révolte ne la fasse revenir dans le giron d’Erevan. Le Haut-Karabakh est absorbé par l’Empire russe en 1805, puis l’Arménie et l’Azerbaïdjan se le disputent lors de la guerre civile qui suit la révolution bolchevique de 1917. En 1918, les deux pays proclament leur indépendance et les combats reprennent au Karabakh. Un an après sa « soviétisation », Staline tranche le contentieux en rattachant la région à l’Azerbaïdjan, malgré sa population arménienne. Elle obtient toutefois l’autonomie en 1923, statut qui restera inchangé pendant soixante-cinq ans ».

À côté de la route, quelques journalistes attendent. Il ne se passe plus grand-chose. Des enfants s’amusent. La lumière est belle. Au fond, les montagnes du Haut-Karabakh, territoire à présent interdit. 

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maurice linguine 2008 theory:

in the genre of Coupé-Décalé, i always felt like the genre went through a bit of a change, starting in 2008. from 2002-2007 you had producers like Max Heros, Koudou Athanase, Freddy Assogba, David Tayorault, Kevin Batoua, Pascal Adou, Apotcho Strong, etc. in 2008-2010 some of them were still active (like Max Heros my favorite producer of all time) but that’s not the only reason i think so. in 2008 a dance called ‘kpangor’ was created and even though the only songs about this dance were made mostly in 2008, the dance still stayed a part of the genre and it changed coupe decale dances for the rest of the genres existence. that’s why i call 2008-2010 the Kpangor era. in 2008, producers like Serge Beynaud, Champy Kilo and specifically Bebi Philip started getting a lot of shine. i feel like this year was the year of Bebi Philip (production wise) because of how many popular songs within the genre he produced. it felt reminiscent of The Neptunes in 2000-2002 because of how many they produced during that time. Champy Kilo was definitely the silver medalist producer during this era tho. he got even more shine in 2009 but that’s a different page of the same chapter. other dances that originated in 2008 were Tektonik, Logobi, Shamakwana, etc. uhh idk id like to talk more about this but ill prob continue this later. if you read this much thank you very much. i’ll send you some songs from this genre and era if you’re curious.

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ALBUM REVIEW: YEMI ALADE - AFRICAN BADDIE

In late 2013, Yemi Alade's breakout single, "Johhny", debuted and opened a new dimension to a Nigerian music industry that was then coming of age. At the time, future stars Wizkid and Davido were on the first lap of a journey that would be synchronised, not by coincidence, with Nigeria's dominance in world music. Burna Boy was not operating at nearly the same wattage, but the quality of his early work was never in contest, even though it was not to be properly appreciated until much later — he, quite literally, was leaving an impact for eternity.

Across the gender line sat Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay, soprano vocalists retraining their voices to contend with the bustle of Nigerian pop, and finding success with tracks designed to scratch the love itch without piercing too deep to reveal heartbreak. Yemi Alade's entry into this mix was a welcome addition that filled a quota we didn't realise was open — one of a puissant performer, who could swing thighs for the most energetic delivery all the while maintaining a vocal tone that compelled you to join her in this loosening of joints. Her music is simple, designed to pull you to the dance floor by any means possible but mostly through the route of romance. With music like this, lyricism comes a distant third to a crafty beat and an ability to flow with it, so that it is not uncommon to hear neologism inserted when the English language reaches its limitation and cannot produce a word or phrase suitable to fit into both the song's discourse and rhyme.

After a while, she would come to use French to widen her vocabulary, adding it to her already impressive repertoire of English, Igbo, Yoruba and Swahili(!) to become a true polyglot. More importantly, as Africa's colonisation struggle ultimately saw most of the continent split between England and France in obeisance, the knowledge of these two languages was the engine behind her spreading her tentacles across the continent to lay her claim as Mama Africa.

Her first reach for the title was the 2014 release of "Kissing", the folk love ballad that accelerated the K-i-s-s-i-n-g nursery rhyme into a pop cadence that was placed over beats borrowed and refined from Coupé-décalé of Ivory Coast. For its remix, she dug deeper into her French inclinations, recruiting French-Ivorian singer Marvin with whom she swapped lines of French-glazed romance. For its poster, the then upcoming singer, only two years removed from her breakout single, made a bold statement — replacing the middle "A" of her surname with the map of Africa. With hindsight in our corner, we can proclaim this move to have been equal parts prescient and foundational, being the earliest building block of a career that grows in both stature and span, as she employs collaborations and languages to draw more and more regions from Africa into cognizance of her, to throw its citizens under her self-styled motherly wing.

In the years since this, however, Afropop has shed off a lot of its vim, and as a lot of its creators work their melodies into slower, more engrossing production, music begins to cater for the slow Saturday morning as much as it did for the bustling Friday night before. The Nigerian charts shine favourably on those who aim for mellow groove rather than back-breaking dance. For African Baddie, Yemi Alade's latest project, however, she remains unevolved, for better and worse. The album opens with "Pounds And Dollars", where she enthuses the 'Soft Life', and the wealth in foreign currencies that accompanies it. Her guest is the Eastern Nigerian rapper, Phyno, and as is his characteristic, he takes rap lines for a spin in English and then Igbo languages. His delivery is not from the top drawer in either language, but as his host had already set the bar so low with such a lazily written chorus, his verse is left with most of the heavy lifting to bring creativity to the opener.

Elsewhere on the album, Yemi Alade's lack of evolution evokes feelings of warmth and not indifference. The very next track, "Overload" brings improvement in buckets, though it recycles a well worn Nigerian pop line to make yet another appearance — "My baby, my baby, my baby give me overload". As stale as these lyrics are, the way they are deftly applied to lift the chorus grant it a spark that several songs on the album sorely lack. Unsurprisingly, French phrases can be found inserted into certain points, mainly used to complete a rhyme sequence when English ran out of ink, but code-mixing like this allows the album to wear the first word of its title with pride.

Elsewhere, the word is dropped from the album's near-eponymous track, "Baddie" and she unveils both patois-speak and ragga, nifty tools for crafting a Jamaican leaning track out of Afropop. The carribean country may not lie within the geographical confines of Africa, but Mama Africa demonstrates her reach to surpass such traditional boundaries. She tows this line once more on "Bubble It", featuring an excellent Spice who is right at home spitting patois lines on wriggling and moving a backside to a beat that is just as bouncy. Once more the actual material is paper thin, but this is one of the tracks that covers up this flaw by dousing its weak writing in music that is simply irresistible.

With her features, she imbues diversity, but quality and cohesion are more erratic. A trio of tracks in the second half of the album all feature artists from outside Nigeria's shores — Bramsito on "Dje Dje", Lamar on "Get Down" and Joé Dwét Filié on "My Man" (French remix) — but the songs are held back greatly by uninventive writing, which is not sufficiently covered for by its music flow. This makes for a contrast with "Ikebe", featuring Zlatan, as its heavy afrohouse production is able to bail out what would otherwise have been the most thematically shallow track on the album. 

With this being her seventh album in as many years, Yemi Alade failing to reach her characteristic highs on African Baddie may be attributed to a burnout. A less optimistic take, though, would instead finger her inability or refusal to evolve in keeping with Nigerian music. However, for as long as she occupies the self-given title of Mama Africa, her music must be viewed with lenses bigger than those used for national-directed music. It is here that African Baddie shines. With her gaze directed at the rest of Africa, she is able to — with strategic features and crafty reworking of African genres — bring her latest effort to a fine finish.

This article was written by Afrobeats City Contributor Ezema Patrick - @ezemapatrick (Twitter)

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Supreme Talent Show - Danbe (2015)

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Primud 2024 : cet artiste met fin à sa carrière après la cérémonie ; les raisons

Après l’édition 2024 des Primud, un artiste du Coupé-décalé a décidé de mettre fin à sa carrière. Il a envoyé un message poignant à ses milliers de fans, ce qui a suscité des débats sur la toile. Cet artiste n’est autre que BB Sans Os de Man. Pour l’édition 2024 des Primud, l’artiste a été nominé dans la catégorie « New Style Music » avec plusieurs autres artistes. Mais malheureusement, à l’issue…

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Musique : Paul POGBA de footballeur professionnel en mode artiste coupé-décalé.

Suspendu des terrains pour dopage, Paul Pogba semble désormais en quête d’un nouveau centre d’intérêt. L’international français a récemment multiplié des voyages à travers plusieurs pays africains. Après avoir posé ses valises dans un premier temps au Sénégal pour superviser la construction de la Grande Mosquée de Tivaouane, il a ensuite rejoint la Côte d’Ivoire. Lors de son passage en Côte…

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Oxlade Releases New Single "IFA" Feat. Fally Ipupa

Oxlade has released a new single titled “IFA,” featuring Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa, as part of his upcoming debut album OXLADE FROM AFRICA, set to drop on September 20. The track is a romantic serenade blending Coupé-décalé, Congolese Rumba, and Afrobeats, where both artists express deep devotion to their love interests. The official music video, filmed in Kinshasa, will be released soon,…

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Une marque rock éthique pour les femmes rebelles

Des marques qui savent nous mettre en valeur, locale et éthique ça existe !

On a choisi de mettre en avant Electric West, une marque, 100% Made in LA basée à San Diego.

Look vintage et décontractés mais toujours avec une belle pointe de féminité. Tee shirts accessoirisés. Chaussettes funs.

Leurs slogans sont décalés qui montre un état d'esprit rebelle des seventies made in LA. La Slow fashion, éthique et un revival des seventies.

L'histoire:

Electric West est une petite entreprise gérée par une femme, basée dans le quartier Art et Design de San Diego, dans la Petite Italie. Ils fournissent des tees shirt graphiques d'inspiration vintage et une collection de vêtements vintage sélectionnés.

"Les t-shirts sont coupés, teints, cousus et imprimés à Los Angeles, en Californie. Nous sommes derrière des produits de qualité, fabriqués de manière éthique et locale. 

Nous nous séparons du monde de la "fast fashion" et croient en des travailleurs gagnant un salaire équitable et vital. Nous soutenons la production sans ateliers clandestins et croyons qu'une production de qualité est meilleure qu'une production de masse."

Leur objectif est de créer des t-shirts intemporels qui vivront dans votre placard pendant des années, pas seulement une saison. En achetant chez Electric West, vous soutenez le mouvement de la mode éthique.

Les prix sont élevés mais on comprend pourquoi?

Vous pouvez devenir ambassadrice de la marque en vous connectant au site

sur  Instagram @electricwest

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DJ Arafat:Quatre Ans Après, l'Héritage d'une Légende du Coupé-Décalé Perdure

Le 12 août 2019, la Côte d’Ivoire perdait l’une de ses icônes musicales les plus influentes, Ange Didier Houon, plus connu sous le nom de DJ Arafat. Sa disparition tragique dans un accident de moto a laissé un vide immense dans le paysage musical ivoirien et au-delà. Pionnier du coupé-décalé, DJ Arafat n’était pas seulement un artiste talentueux ; il était un véritable phénomène culturel, dont…

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Maahlox Le Vibeur - Ça sort comme ça sort

(2017 album)

Youtube Playlist | Spotify

[French Hip Hop, Coupé-décalé, Afro Trap, Pop Rap, Trap, Hardcore Hip Hop]