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Blitz The Ambassador - Dear Africa
Artist: Blitz The Ambassador
Producer: Optiks & Blitz the Ambassador
Album: Native Sun
Label: Embassy MVMT
Blitz the Ambassador has dropped off the first single off his forthcoming album Native Sun, entitled Dear Africa. If you can’t tell by the title, Dear Africa is an open letter song to the motherland that shows what man has done to destroy the richest continent. However, the song also makes sure to point out that through disease, imperialism, and other misfortunes, Africa remains one of the most beautiful places in the world. Produced by Optiks and Blitz, the beat is comprised of an ensemble of well-placed trumpets, trombones, sax, and jazz guitar. While the beginning of the song supplies a slower groove that focuses on Blitz’s open letter, the chorus is complemented by Grammy-nominated sisters Les Nubians. Once the sisters join, the beat becomes a lot more upbeat and mixes a good amount of jazz, tribal, and miscellanea of instruments and styles into the mix. If this single doesn’t give you a warm cultural feeling inside, then I’m convinced you might not have a soul. Those with souls, however, will want to pick up Native Sun when it drops May 3.
This song first appeared on the
Independent Chart
on April 4, 2011
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Longtime fan and supporter of Blitz. The man doesn't bombard the net with hundreds of new songs, so when he releases something you know you need to listen. This is a strong and powerful record.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 9611 |
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Some good empowerment music...
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 715 |
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On "Native Son”, Blitz displays his passion as well as his skill, but the beat is what solidifies this track as a banger. The beat blends multiple styles, while still maintaining its smooth and rich sound. Additionally, I really dug the instrumental section during the last minute or so of the song. This is a really impressive track.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2011 |
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I love this kind of music. Great production, especially with the live ensemble, and the lyrics and concept are on-point. Really makes you feel good.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2011 |
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content and production are definitely top notch...and the hook is so soulful...this is what music should be...
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1069 |
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This song makes me feel proud. I really love the instrumental jazz.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Crew  Total Ratings: 211 |
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I'm listening through my headphones and the music is done RIGHT. I love the message and apparent sincerity of the record, good to hear from Les Nubians again. This was a good pairing of musical talent. Also we haven't really had a jazz infused hip-hop record in a long time.
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| Posted on Apr 01, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 676 |
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Nice production this whats called music....Me being from Cape Town South Africa....Big-ups to Blitz, but there ain't Poverty, Lions, camels and sh!t walking around in the streets...lol...Cape Town also has Raps and hardcore OG's like your'll.....respect to Blitz the Ambassador
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| Posted on Apr 02, 2011 |
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The production alone.
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| Posted on Apr 03, 2011 |
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Sonically this is tight... Chorus is great... Sax is epic... Only thing thats turnin me off is his delivery on the verses... But still very strong... Perfect happy hour jam.
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| Posted on Apr 04, 2011 |
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Production, lyrical content and flow is dope
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| Posted on Apr 05, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 05, 2011 |
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We need more lyrical rappers like this.
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| Posted on Apr 05, 2011 |
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| Posted on Apr 06, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 121 |
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Very good lyrics from Blitz and very good track in general.
I've liked Les Nubians since they made a track with Guru on one of his Jazzmatazz albums a long time ago. (Vol. 3 "Who's There?" for those interested) |
| Posted on Dec 27, 2011 |
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