To say that Moleke Mbembe is "the new shit" is an understatement.
It`s an insult infact...it groups Moleke Mbembe into this packet of "same same" bullshit that comes out of this town all the time.
Now theres place for "average" or "copycat" in today`s ever-changing/ever-stagnant land-scape...but the truth is...those projects are only around because of groups like Moleke Mbembe and the sound they come with!
Firstly let it be said that these two guys are making what seems to me to be something really natural and sincere, whilst at the same time being impossible to pigeon-hole! (is it rap? is it kwaito? is it house?)
It is what it is...refreshing, pounding, conscious and listener friendly!
Moleke Mbembe is made up of Spoek Mathambo and Richard the Third.
With influences ranging from dubstep to conscious hip-hop to house to kwaito, Both Richard and Spoek`s roles are still clear and powerful.
Richards beats are always incredibly on point and refreshing - bright ideas and gorgeous layers. Heaving with taste and unique style, bordering on obscure at times...bouncing from ass shakingly syncopated to powerful and gritty, Richard the III has oodles of skill and quality!
Spoek seemlessly treads the line of conscious/meaningful lyrics infused with whitty tongue in cheek hooks and amazingly thought out words, he knits it all together so well like ONLY Spoek can!!
Spoek is one of todays most poignient and prolific urban prophets!
Genius raps for days and wonderfully woven, playfully serious deliverance and subject matter.
Things havent even begun to get where they`re going to get to for these cats...
watch and see:)
Check these guys out here for a taste:
http://www.myspace.com/molekembembe
watch this space for exclusives and hard to find material from these audible juggernauts!
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