Album Review: Sisso and Maiko- Singeli Ya Maajabu

All I wanted for my birthday this year was to hear something new. The possibility of encountering music unlike anything I’ve previously experienced is among the things motivating me to get out of bed each day. The Tanzanian artists Sisso and Maiko granted my wish on the anniversary of my arrival on the planet. Singeli Ya Maajabu sizzles with the thrill of the new. The singeli based blend of dubstep, hyperpop and footwork is more than a magical novelty. The manic noise sounds like a video game arcade in which all of the patrons are visiting either the brothel upstairs or the adjacent candy store. Should I defy the actuary tables, I could be in Dar es Salaam this time next year.