The sixth mixtape has been released for “Pitch Perfect”, Nike Sportswear and The FADER’s celebration of South African music and culture from six continents. In this final mix, innovative DJ Spoek Mathambo from Johannesburg uses kwaito, electro, hip hop and his own unique vision into new music to define the music of tomorrow.
Each of the six mixtapes is dedicated to one of the continents and feature original artwork from British artist Siggi Eggertson. His vibrating designs for the albums are also available as limited-edition screen-printed posters. This final mix is co-sponsored by (RED) — the program fighting to eliminate AIDs in Africa.
The new album includes the following compositions performed by African musicians
Tim Turbo f. Spoek Mathambo and Gnucci Banana, “Linyora” (SA)
DJ CNDO, “Terminator” (SA)
DJ Mujava f. DJ Menace, “Tshwara” (SA)
BB Ramazani, “Fouka Fouka” (Cote D’ivoire)
Dirty Paraffin, “Aha” (SA)
Pastor Mbhobho, “Ayobaness” (SA)
Shanaka, “2010 Football” (Cote D’ivoire)
Spoek Mathambo, “Mshini Wam” (South Africa)
All six of the mixtapes including the most recent from Africa have been released on www.nikesportswear.com, in addition to www.thefader.com/pitchperfect. The new album, as well as the previous sets, can be downloaded for free from TheFader website.