Violens have delightfully mashed up the title track from the Very Best's Warm Heart of Africa. Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig sings on the track and sounds as giddy as can be.The Very Best Warm Heart of Africa (Violens Remix) [MP3]
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When European production duo Radioclit joined forces with Malawi-born singer-turned-antique store clerk Esau Mwamwaya under the group-name The Very Best last year the result was one of the more memorable mixtapes of the year.The trio's official debut album ‘The Heart of Africa’-a fusion of Mwamaya's African Pop stylings and Radioclit's diverse beats that, remarkably enough, doesn't sound like
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(courtesy of Kamarola)I'm taking a break from my endless script coverage to finally blog about something. I look off my balcony to finally the see the sun shining once again in Los Angeles, a sight that has been especially shy for the past few days. Rain, clouds, winds? In the beginning of Fall, something was off in Southern California. A freak incident?It's nice to hear the sound of my neighbo...
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I've just come across this remix of The Very Best - Warm Heart Of Africa by the wonderful Metronomy. The Very Best are made up of Malwain singer Esau Mwamwaya and Radioclit and the track features Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. I'm inspired to post this track as one of my good friends is going over to Zambia for work on Saturday. Good luck Ryan.
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Everyone's been raving about The Very Best from Pitchfork to Rolling Stone. It's about time you checked them out. Go to www.myspace.com/theverybestmyspace. Their single "Warm Heart of Africa" features Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. Check out the following press release for more on the song:GREEN OWL presents the ...
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If you thought The Very Best's "Warm Heart Of Africa" was as upbeat and danceable as it could be, then you haven't listened to Alan Wilkis' remix. It's like they went back in time, found their souls in the 80's and joined Passion Pit in taking over the world. Well doneMP3 :: The Very Best - Warm Heart Of Africa [Alan Wilkis Remix] Check out Alan's blog and/or Myspace for more remixes and "mind...
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Our main man Alan Wilkis passed along his remix of everybody's favorite Afro-Pop jam, The Very Best's "Warm Heart of Africa." I like this guy's sensibility. He does a nice job of enhancing the original track and expanding on the party jam side of things.The Very Best - Warm Heart of Africa (Alan Wilkis Remix)Fun live performance of "Sleepyhead" in Juan's Basement by Passion Pit. Thoughts:1) I'v...
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Two bands with completely opposite styles come together in a seriously friggin sweet way when NYC’s new wave experimental rockers Violens step up and remix the afrobeat jam “Warm Heart Of Africa” by The Very Best. Take a listen:mp3: The Very Best – Warm Heart Of Africa feat. Ezra Koenig (Violens Remix)extra->mp3: The Very Best [...]
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The Very Best have made both a living and a solid army of fans by pairing a tropical vibe with unique lyrics and vocalists. In essence, TVB is the collaboration between British DJ/production duo Radioclit and Malwaiin singer, Esau Mwamwaya. And if that's not enough to make your head turn, then maybe this will.Alan Wilkis, he of the very best kind of discoliciously gooey pop/rock, has gone and t...
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Congrats Brian! You’re the winner! Keep an eye out for an email from us!The lead single and title track “Warm Heart Of Africa” from the upcoming The Very Best album has just been released as a limited edition vinyl 7″. It also features a B side of “Yalira” an unreleased track by the duo of [...]
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The Very Best’s Warm Heart Of Africa album/first single is on the tip of everyone’s ear being hyped all over – and with good cause. The Esau Mwamwaya and DJ Radioclit duo produced a supreme free mixtape last year and this debut album looks to follow suit. Recently Architecture In Helsinki and Metronomy each took [...]
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