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We need more alternative albums from southern Africa, and especially more Art Pop. Mpho Sebina's effort is commendable.

This is perhaps too generous given how simple the album sounds, but I was pleasantly surprised. The albums sounds like Dream Pop supplemented by Afro-Pop and Contemporary R&B, which is a new direction from her Contemporary R&B sound. I found it refreshing (in part given the current landscape of the South African industry) and thought it sounds good on her.

I wish the fourth track was stronger or outstanding so I could give this a 95, but it carries over too many motifs from the previous track. Nonetheless, this body of work generally exemplifies everything I love about jazz: Different rhythms, melodies, sounds and tones, tempos, etc. engaging crazily in a way that can fully arrest and captivate your brain towards intended moods and atmospheres. It’s controlled and organised chaos. I also thought the touches of flamenco guitar music was ... read more