Bensoul walked into a new era last October when he hosted a listening party in Nairobi ahead of the release of Flight 420, his latest studio album. The 13-track project is out now, and it already feels like a statement.
The Kenyan singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has built his name on Afrosoul and Afropop, but Flight 420 pulls something new into the mix. Reggae-inspired sounds thread through the album, sitting comfortably alongside the warm, groove-heavy style his fans already know and love.
Thirteen tracks is room enough to stretch, experiment, and say something real. If this album is any indication of where Bensoul is headed, the journey is worth watching closely.
Originally published by AllAfrica.