Kinshasa Succursale

resident in belgium, congolese vocalist, rapper and composer baloji returned to kinshasa to make this recording with some of that chaotic city's finest musicians, including konono no1 & zako langa langa. baloji's unique vocal sounds marries diverse styles including traditional rumba, retro-futuristic tradi-modern styles soukous, acoustic traditional music, ska roots and afro funk. brought to belgium at the age of 4 baloji was brought up on hip-hop, rap and dance and was a member of platinum selling hip-hop group starflam collective. his first solo recording "hotel impala" (2008), a mix of soul, afrobeat and hip-hop was a certified gold record in belgium and won numerous awards both for its music and lyrics.