Africa Unite

<p><em>Africa Unite</em> was probably inevitable. In the decade-plus that Afrobeats has been on the rise worldwide, outreach and collaboration with established genres, mostly hip-hop and R&B, have been key to the success formula. One thing Afrobeats shares with Stephen Marley’s approach is a dedication to a spare soundscape, though here it is mostly drum- and keyboard-oriented. This collection could never have happened without Island’s participation, as it seems artists have been given access to the original Bob tracks to use, discard, accompany and substitute at will.</p> <p><a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/articles/stephen-marley-old-soul">Read full review and review of Stephen Marley's <em>Old Soul </em>here. </a></p>