Hagan, KG and more feature on a new Python Syndicate compilation highlighting producers across the African diaspora
It’s a collaboration between Python Syndicate and Free The Youth
UK record label Python Syndicate and Ghanaian streetwear brand Free The Youth have collaborated to bring out a compilation record and capsule collection.
Both will be entitled ‘Free Borga’, a reference to the specifically Ghanaian genre Borga Highlife, which emerged as a way for Ghanaian musicians to reaffirm their identity after relocating to Europe and the USA.
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The compilation ‘Free Borga - Heaven’s Gate No Bribe’, out on October 30, features contributions from Hagan (pictured), KG, DJ Blaq pages and more. It’s a celebration of the intertwining of genres like highlife, Afrobeat and UK Funky. Nigerian musician Dapo Tuburna’s track ‘Black Girl Magic’ is dedicated to Breonna Taylor and Black women around the world.
Free The Youth’s accompanying capsule collection is inspired by the messages commonly painted on taxis and tro tros in Ghana.
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Listen to Kofi Mole’s contribution ‘Baby Legend’ and check out the full tracklist and images from the capsule collection below, and preorder the compilation album here.
Track List:
01. Kayso - 6 AM
02. T'Neeya - Free Your Mind
03. Kofi Mole - Baby Legend
04. KG - Kele
05. Dapo Tuburna - Black Girl Magic
06. Blaq Pages - Gossip feat. Kirant Ayat and BiQo
07. HAGAN - Coastline
08. $pacely - Attention
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