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Kinshasa Succursale

Baloji

Kinshasa Succursale

The Congo-born, Belgium-based rapper returns to his native country for a set comprising Afro-funk, reggae and roots with an array of musicians

ADM rating[?]

6.9

Label
Crammed Discs
UK Release date
05/12/2011
US Release date
06/12/2011
  1. 9.0 |   Independent on Sunday

    The most vibrant, organic and energy infused African hip-hop debut since K'naan's The Dusty Foot Philosopher
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  2. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    For the course of an hour it's hard not to be under Baloji's spell
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  3. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Endearingly roughshod. Print edition only

  4. 7.0 |   BBC

    Baloji is interested in an involved fusion that is at once nostalgic and innovative, quickly establishing its own musical identity
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  5. 6.0 |   Mojo

    What lets it down is an unfocussed mid-section. Print edition only

  6. 6.0 |   The Observer

    An engaging collision of styles
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  7. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    It's an entertainingly varied set – thanks to the Congolese musicians rather than Baloji himself
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