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April 5, 2021
Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period begins on Monday and ends Sunday night) in this segment.
We have a great batch of new tracks on this week’s playlist, starting off with Mdou Moctar’s ‘Afrique Victim’, the title track from the Tuareg guitarist’s forthcoming album, which addresses the effects of imperialist violence over a mournful, increasingly furious instrumental. Sons of Kemet’s ‘Hustle’ thrives off the Shabaka Hutchings-led group’s stylistic versatility, with vibrant guest spots from London-based rapper Kojey Radical and backing vocals from Lianne La Havas complementing its bustling rhythms, while Japanese outfit CHAI showcased their pop influences on the infectious,