The Soil are easily one of the most exciting acts to have come out of South Africa over the past decade. Their music is rich, soulful and emotional which makes their new album ‘Echoes Of Kofifi’ an exciting one. On ‘Echoes of Kofifi’, The Soil take the acapella sound they’re known for and take it to the next level.
In a world of digital production, one can create a song almost anywhere. The tools are readily available. In fact, many of the song you hear today have had some sort of digital interruption whether it be instrumentally or via the use of autotune on the vocals. So, it’s refreshing to hear a group like The Soil taking things back to basics as they use their voices and only their voices to make music.
The group is good. We know this. They’ve won countless awards and sold thousands of albums around the country. This time, however, the group has worked on their craft and released a more seamless album. Rich in African culture and reminiscent of the culture of Sophiatown, the album brings a feeling of home which is one of the main reasons so many around the country identify with the music the group makes.
The beatboxing and sonic creations are flawless and seem to come naturally to the group. Vocally, the group are phenomenal. Each note holds such passion and the emotion really shines through with the acapella nature of the album. ‘Echoes of Kofifi’ is clearly an important album for the group and holds both a historical significance while still looking into the future.
The group wanted to create a timeless album which will appeal to both young and old. The story they tell is an important one and do so immaculately through song. This is a phenomenal record.
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