Bantu

A Zimbabwean producer based in Los Angeles, Bantu emerged in 2016 with the single “Holiday,” an uptempo love song that fused bright electronic club sounds with African rhythms. The song was paired with a provocative video depicting a young African couple clashing with rebel fighters, adding a resonant tone to the otherwise sunny track. Subsequent singles “Roll with Me” (featuring Shungudzo and ZieZie) and “Juice” followed a similar trajectory, with an emphasis on vibrant reggae rhythms. ~ Timothy Monger