Avec Banlieuz Art + Degg J Force 3 + King Alasko

Not only is the African urban scene thriving, but it’s moving forward in a spirit of solidarity and cooperation. The big brothers of Banlieuz’art and Degg J Force 3, headliners of “made-in-Conakry” hip-hop, are true mentors to rising stars such as Tamsir and King Alasko, a Guinea Music Awards revelation. It’s not hard to understand why : rap “is a way to educate, to provide solutions, to dialogue,” Degg J Force 3 said recently on Mouv’ radio. With an abundance of Mandinka beats peppered with reggae, ragga, rap, funk and soul, Banlieuz’art, Degg J Force 3, Tamsir and King Alasko immerse their fans in the colourful and hope-filled daily lives of young Guineans.