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Sen Kumpa
534 listeners
One can not talk about Senegalese Hip-Hop it without mentioning Sen Kumpa. Although the group has since changed the lineup they have certai… read moreOne can not talk about Senegalese Hip-Hop it without mentioning Sen Kumpa. Although the group has since changed the lineup they have certainly not changed their direction or their wavered from their vision. Sen Kumpa got their start on t… read moreOne can not talk about Senegalese Hip-Hop it without mentioning Sen Kumpa. Although the group has since changed the lineup they have certainly not changed their direction or their wavered from their vision. Sen Kumpa got their start on the streets of Medina (one of Dakar's rougher neighborho… read more
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Omzo
2,632 listeners
Omzo is easily one of Dakar's most unique and influential MCs. Omzo began rapping as a young teen in the Senegalese Ghetto of Thiaoary… read moreOmzo is easily one of Dakar's most unique and influential MCs. Omzo began rapping as a young teen in the Senegalese Ghetto of Thiaoary located on the out skirts of Dakar. Unlike many other young MCs in his hood Omzo preferred to roc… read moreOmzo is easily one of Dakar's most unique and influential MCs. Omzo began rapping as a young teen in the Senegalese Ghetto of Thiaoary located on the out skirts of Dakar. Unlike many other young MCs in his hood Omzo preferred to rock the crowd in his mellow, laid back flows. In the year 2000… read more
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Las MC
259 listeners
The great Las MC is one of Dakar's most beloved and revered MCs. Las grew up in the Suburb of Parcels next to Dakar. With his thunderi… read moreThe great Las MC is one of Dakar's most beloved and revered MCs. Las grew up in the Suburb of Parcels next to Dakar. With his thundering voice he was aptly nicknamed "Mr. L'Elephnat" because of the similarity of his v… read moreThe great Las MC is one of Dakar's most beloved and revered MCs. Las grew up in the Suburb of Parcels next to Dakar. With his thundering voice he was aptly nicknamed "Mr. L'Elephnat" because of the similarity of his voice to the African elephant. His deep baritone and sheer on… read more
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Thierno Koite
1,115 listeners
Thierno is a saxophonist with a career stretching well over three decades – half of that time with Youssou Ndour’s band ‘Le Super Etoile de… read moreThierno is a saxophonist with a career stretching well over three decades – half of that time with Youssou Ndour’s band ‘Le Super Etoile de Dakar’. Their many hits include ‘7 seconds’, the well known duet with Neneh Cherry.During that pe… read moreThierno is a saxophonist with a career stretching well over three decades – half of that time with Youssou Ndour’s band ‘Le Super Etoile de Dakar’. Their many hits include ‘7 seconds’, the well known duet with Neneh Cherry.During that period Thierno also joined the James Brown Senegalese tour and… read more
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Awadi
1,315 listeners
Born in 1969 Dakar, Didier Awadi grew up in the district Friendship. A pioneer of the hip-hop movement in Senegal and West Africa, Awadi fo… read moreBorn in 1969 Dakar, Didier Awadi grew up in the district Friendship. A pioneer of the hip-hop movement in Senegal and West Africa, Awadi founded the group Positive Black Soul (PBS) with Doug-E-Tee (Amadou Barry) in 1989. Their first albu… read moreBorn in 1969 Dakar, Didier Awadi grew up in the district Friendship. A pioneer of the hip-hop movement in Senegal and West Africa, Awadi founded the group Positive Black Soul (PBS) with Doug-E-Tee (Amadou Barry) in 1989. Their first album, Boul Faalé (1994) was a success. Awadi released his first… read more
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Slam Revolution
233 listeners
Slam Revolution is one of the original old school groups in Dakar. Founded and lead by solo rapper Shiffai along side fellow MCs Momo and S… read moreSlam Revolution is one of the original old school groups in Dakar. Founded and lead by solo rapper Shiffai along side fellow MCs Momo and Shaka, Slam Revolution enjoyed a ten tear career with hits such as "Life u Mbedd" (Life o… read moreSlam Revolution is one of the original old school groups in Dakar. Founded and lead by solo rapper Shiffai along side fellow MCs Momo and Shaka, Slam Revolution enjoyed a ten tear career with hits such as "Life u Mbedd" (Life of the Street), and "Wax Degg" (Speak Truth). Today… read more
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Pee Froiss
1,563 listeners
After Positive Black Soul, Pee Froiss are probably Senegal's most promising Hip-Hop act. Although they rap in English and French, most… read moreAfter Positive Black Soul, Pee Froiss are probably Senegal's most promising Hip-Hop act. Although they rap in English and French, most of their tracks are in the Wolof language. View wikiAfter Positive Black Soul, Pee Froiss are probably Senegal's most promising Hip-Hop act. Although they rap in English and French, most of their tracks are in the Wolof language. View wiki
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Abass abass
994 listeners
Although Abass may be built like an NFL line backer, this barrel chested rapper has one of the most graceful flows in Senegal. His style an… read moreAlthough Abass may be built like an NFL line backer, this barrel chested rapper has one of the most graceful flows in Senegal. His style and mastery of the French language set him apart from many other rappers in Dakar. Abass unlike many… read moreAlthough Abass may be built like an NFL line backer, this barrel chested rapper has one of the most graceful flows in Senegal. His style and mastery of the French language set him apart from many other rappers in Dakar. Abass unlike many MCs in Senegal, began rapping in school rather than the str… read more