Nigerian afro-beat legend, Femi Kuti features on British Rock band, Coldplay’s forthcoming project, “Everyday Life”.
He features alongside Belgian-Rwandan pop star, Stromae on “Arabesque,” a newly released Coldplay track off the upcoming album which they have described as – “more experimental”.
“Arabesque” is an expansive composition built on what sounds like North African-inspired guitars and rhythms, which call to mind the likes of Bombino and Tinariwen. The song sees Stromae delivering a verse in French. Femi Kuti comes in around the 2-minute mark for a solid and extensive saxophone solo. The song also notably features a sample of Fela Kuti’s famous quote “music is the weapon of the future.”
The “Everyday Life” album is being promoted as a double album, which is split into two halves, Sunrise and Sunset. “Arabesque” is from the Sunrise portion of the album.
It is due for release on November 22 via Parlophone/Atlantic.
Listen to “Arabesque” below;
By: The Arubayi Keme