Top Boy - Routes with Micheal Ward 20th September 2019

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NTS GUIDE TO: ALBARIKA RECORDS

Based in Cotonou, Benin, which at the time was referred to as Dahomey, Albarika Records was founded by the French-born, Benin-based producer and entrepreneur, Emmanuel "Manu" Dibango, who had a significant influence on the local music scene. The label was instrumental in releasing records from some of the region's most prominent musicians during the golden age of African music. Many of the artists signed to Albarika Records were known for blending indigenous African rhythms with Western jazz, funk, and soul influences. This made their sound distinctive and part of a broader movement across West Africa during the 60s and 70s, as music became a form of social and political expression.

ARRHYTHMIA

Broadcasting out of Birmingham, Arrhythmia is a monthly exploration of interesting new audio and abnormal rhythms. Expect irregular, dark or heavy - but not always.

Soundtrack Dancehall Hip Hop Grime

Top Boy star Micheal Ward plays some of his current favourites and a few cuts that feature on the series (out now on Netflix).

Tracklist

Theatre Of VoicesTheatre Of Voices
Johannsson: Orphic Hymn
Barry BiggsBarry Biggs
Work All Day
Lindy Layton, Lindy Layton, Janet KayeJanet Kaye (Norman CookNorman Cook mix)
Silly Games

ChronixxChronixx
Skankin' Sweet
PopcaanPopcaan
Superstar
Vybz KartelVybz Kartel
Go Go Wine
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Vybz KartelVybz Kartel
Go Go Wine
KoffeeKoffee
Toast
B YoungB Young
079ME
J Hus & MostackJ Hus & Mostack
All Day Ft. SK1
KanoKano
Can’t Hold We Down Ft. Popcaan
KhalidKhalid
Saturday Nights
DaveDave
Psycho
Aphex TwinAphex Twin
Rhubarb
SLSL
Tropical
Lloyd LutherLloyd Luther
Drugs On Tap
AJ TraceyAJ Tracey
Quarterback (Secure The Bag!)
NinesNines
Oh My Ft. Yung Fume & Tiggs Da Author
Serine KarthageSerine Karthage
Ruler
KanoKano feat. D Double E, D Double E, GhettsGhetts
Class of Deja
Bugzy MaloneBugzy Malone
Die By The Gun
SkeptaSkepta
Top Boy
Headie One & Dig DatHeadie One & Dig Dat
Back To Back
OctavianOctavian feat. Sam WiseSam Wise
100 Degrees
Them TwoThem Two
Am I A Good Man
'Khalid'Khalid
Saturday Nights' Really A Lowlight