Sauti Sol – Midnight Train
On Midnight Train, Sauti Sol recruit an assortment of guests and aesthetics—including neo-soul musician India.Arie and roots-reggae singer Mortimer—without losing their sonic identity. On “Brighter Days”, Soweto Gospel Choir joins the Kenyan band, blending South African gospel with reggae touches for a joyful tune. For “Disco Matanga (Yambakhana)”, Black Motion lend percussive, synth-laden house production while Sho Madjozi contributes vocals. Meanwhile, “Suzanna” is a quintessential Afropop track.