Smorgasbord

This has no logic or particular theme, but instead a random assortment of gems that I've been collecting.

Zambezi (Mbira version) - Tinashé

Tinashé is a Zimbabwe-born, British singer who sounds in this song like an African-influenced Jason Mraz. Here he rocks the Mbira, I'm so jealous of people who can make music out of something so simple.

Kemo' yoo Keke - Anbuley

She was born in Austria to Ghanaian parents, and took up a love of their music. Some fusion of Afrobeat and house, this song is super fun. A free high-quality download can be found on the Seayou Records soundcloud here. Hat tip to Tropical Bass.

Walk This Land - EZ-Rollers

A jazzy DnB song relying heavily on the conga and related drums for its beat.  It reminds me a little bit of Chase and Status' Against All Odds.  I found this one on the Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels soundtrack, it came on during the movie and I had to go hunting to find it.

Fill My Coffee - Arkist

A light dubstep tune released within the past couple of months, super chill bassline with a cascading high synth melody. Reminds me a little bit of Nosaj Thing, actually. Arkist is going big, keep your eyes peeled.

Coffee Break - Zed's Dead

This seemed to fit within the coffee theme, it was released earlier this year and got huge play on Hype. It's also very chill for Zed's Dead, centering around a soulful sample.