Stream and download africana below, and look out for a trio of releases from the group coming up. Their most recent work includes collaborating with the american new wave band blondie on their 2014 studio album, ghosts of download, where they appeared as a featured artist on. Kenyan afro pop act anto delivers a brand news single under his new independent label black bohemian. The panamanianamerican duo, comprised of cousins raka rich and raka dun pronounced doon, has been churning out a critically acclaimed fusion of hiphop, dancehall, and folklorictinged bass since 2006. Known for their fresh mix of hiphop, plena, reggae and dancehall music. Known for their fresh mix of hiphop, plena, reggae. Betancourt was born in the san francisco bay area, but his parents are from panama. Apr 09, 2012 raka dun and raka rich, of the oakland, calif. Ghosts of download, where they appeared as a featured artist on the track i screwed. With soy raka, the oakland via panama duo introduced us to. A hip hop duo rooted in panama reflect on what it means to be.
The track is a playful apology for a drunken night driven by an infectious cumbia rhythm and finished off with verses from rich and dun. The group has toured collie buddz and the living legends, as well as rocked the stage with ghostface killah, ice cube, e40, the roots, mos def and more. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Not necessarily just teach us the ins and outs of the industry but give us an idea of what it would be like and you know, take it from there. And i dont give a fuck, some niggas i with popping them mollies im rolling up yeah we do it like this x4. A hip hop duo rooted in panama reflect on what it means to. The group is comprised of cousins raka rich and raka dun and they derive their name from the panamanian slur rakataka, a derogatory word for someone from the ghetto, or an impoverished neighborhood. Paying supporters also get unlimited streaming via the free bandcamp app. The single is already been featured in apple musics african genre hot tracks. Nov 28, 2012 stream and download africana below, and look out for a trio of releases from the group coming up. Includes highquality download in mp3, flac and more.
Dundun and riko aka filthy rich have crafted a love letter of. In time, raka dun and raka rich found themselves collaborating with artists ranging from major lazer on the 20 single desorden to blondie appearing on their 2014 album, ghosts of download. All things considered for april 9, 2012 hear the all things considered program for april 9. Desorden to blondie appearing on their 2014 album, ghosts of download. Their style consists of a mixture of hiphop influences with reggaeton, reggae, and dancehall. Nima fadavi assembles an all star cast of real smokers on roll up made available appropriately on 420. Hes my cousin, and i was going to some youth organization here in the bay area and i got him involved with them and we started doing music. Youd think raka rich and raka dun would take a moment to breathe and enjoy their success for a few minutes but, hahaha, heck nah. Raka rich read more about this and other grammys news at. California as a teenager, and his cousin raka rich aka ricardo betancourt. Greatest hits deluxe redux ghosts of download, heroes in the healing of the nation, and blondie 40 ever. This duo are of panamanian descent and raised in both cultures. How to succeed in the music business by trying really.
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