In this second album, innovative Belgian-Congolese artist Baloji lays the foundations for a futuristic style of African, post-hip hop sound which brings together all the musical elements which nurtured him to date. Kinshasa Succursale ('Kinshasa Branch Office') is a truly tri-continental affair, which draws equally from European rock & pop, US soul, funk & hip hop, and a wide variety of Congolese genres, from old-school rumba to the traditional-modern sound exemplified by Konono No.1. Baloji (whose name in Swahili means 'sorcerer', quite a name to live up to) displays creative talents which are not restricted to music: he's already produced two impressive videos for songs from this album, and is working on a short film to illustrate a third song.

Tracklist:

Tshena Ndekela (With Monik Tenday) (4:52)
Karibu Ya Bintou (With Konono NÂ°1) (6:30)
Congo Eza Ya Biso (Le Secours Populaire) with (La Chorale de la Grce) (5:02)
De L'autre COTÃ‰ de la MÃ¨re (4:49)
A L'heure D'Ã‰TÃ‰ - Saison SÃ¨che (With Larousse Marciano) (4:44)
La Petite EspÃ¨ce (Bumbafu Version) (4:56)
Nazongi Ndako (Part 1) (With ZaÃ¯ko Langa Langa and Amp Fiddler) (2:32)
Nazongi Ndako (Part 2) (With Royce Mbumba) (2:59) 1
Kyniwa-Kyniwa (With Bebson de la Rue) (2:28) 1
GenÃ¨se 89 (2:01) 1
Tout Ceci Ne Vous Rendra Pas Le Congo (Part 1) (4:08) 1
Kesho (With Moise Ilunga) (3:02) 1
Karibu Ya Bintou (Debruit Remix) (4:21) 1

UPC: 876623006510
Label: Crammed Disc Us
Release Date: 3.6.12
Format: CD

Baloji - Kinshasa Succursale (CD)