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Samuel bazawule, operating under the moniker blitz the ambassador, is a ghanaianamerican hip hop artist based in brooklyn. As an ambassador, youll help spread positive vibes and create positive change in your communities. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Native sun by blitz the ambassador the hip hop african. Premiering on the world channel will be blitz the ambassador s epic short film, native sun. Buy native sun vinyl online at low prices in india.
Samuel bazawule born april 19, 1982, known by the stage name blitz the ambassador, is a. After graduating from the prestigious achimota school in greater accra, he received an award for best new artist at the. Apr 25, 2011 native sun, blitz the ambassador s second studio album, is a mix of highlife, afrobeat, and hip hop. It also won the grand prize at the 2019 luxor african film festival in egypt. Then i met with seun kuti who playlisted him in his selection for paris djs, and who told me to go and check his music asap, describing it as some ghaneanamerican hypnotic brass ensemble, but more. May 10, 2011 blitz is originally from ghanas capital city of accra, and currently resides in brooklyn, but the otherworldly rhythms and triplespeed rhymes of native sun embassy mvmt are a lot harder to.
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Ghanaian rapper blitz the ambassador public radio international. Born and raised in accra, ghana, blitz and his band, the embassy ensemble, bring a new sound to international music. Afropolitan dreams by blitz the ambassador, released 28 april 2014 1. Blitz has also frequently collaborated with professor a. Blitz the ambassador native sun full album streaming. Native sun blitz the ambassador the journey aflame. Ghanas blitz the ambassador salute an nba legend on dikembe july 11, 20 4. I love how the musicmood completely shifts within on song. Then i met with seun kuti who playlisted him in his selection for paris djs, and who told me to go and check his music asap, describing it as some ghaneanamerican hypnotic brass ensemble. While in school, he amassed awards for his visual art, but later developed an obsession with hip hop music after hearing his older brother play the classic public enemy album it takes a nation of millions to hold us back. Listen to a curated playlist crafted from this song. But when his older brother introduced him to public enemys classic album, it takes a nation of millions to hold us back, as a young boy, he was changed forever. The ghanaianamerican hiphop artist blitz the ambassador mixes elements of hiphop and afrobeat in his upcoming album entitled native sun. Jul 09, 2011 blitz the ambassador, born samuel bazawule in accra, ghana, now resident in brooklyn, new york.
Ghana via brooklyn emcee blitz the ambassadors new album native sun is due for official blitz the ambassador best i can live in france december 20, 2010 december 21, 2010. Then i met with seun kuti who playlisted him in his selection for paris djs, and who told me to go and check his music asap, describing it as some. Native sun the album is a journey backwards, back through hip hop, the caribbean soundsystem culture that preceded it, back to its african roots, with the final kora, notes blitz. Samuel bazawule blitz the ambassador is a ghanianborn rapper now based in brooklyn, new york. Born and raised in accra, ghana, blitz and his band, the embassy ensemble, bring a. Apr 27, 2011 native sun, blitz the ambassador s second studio album, is a mix of highlife, afrobeat, and hip hop. I love how well blitz combined all different music types in his songs. Native sun, will be released may 3rd in north america, and may 6th worldwide. Its been 15 years since blitz the ambassador released his first record, soul rebel. Blitz the ambassador native sun full album film blitz the ambasador should be a top contender for the artist of the year award for his fantastic rap and lyrical abilities, seriously grooving music and outstanding ability to create captivating music video presentations.
From an early age he played djembe in local drum circles and dance troups. These variety of sounds together contribute to the greatness of native sun. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Here you can find blitz the ambassador afropolitan dreams shared files. Also, blitz adds guest artist like chuck d, corneille, les nubians, his band embassy ensemble and many more. If it comes to me, this might be one of the most interesting. Native sun by blitz the ambassador album, afrobeat. Listen to your favorite songs from native sun by blitz the ambassador now. Blitz the ambassador samuel bazawule, known by the stage name blitz the ambassador, is a ghanaian hiphop artist, filmmaker, and visual artist based in brooklyn, ny. Blitz the ambassador combines the sound of africa and hiphop with a message that stretches across borders, languages and cultures. With a spoton sense of flow, he namechecks basquiat and lumumba, evokes lovelorn sighs on accra.
Blitz the ambassador native sun records, lps and cds. Directed by blitz and terence nance, the afropop season finale will feature native sun in all its. His fourth studio album diasporadical exemplifies this trajectory. Artists like femi kuti and fela kuti have had a big influence on me discovering music. Blitz the ambassador native sun 2011, vinyl discogs. Albums include tetr4, native sun, and the journey aflame.