The Chant: KiLa And Mr. Hood Tackle Xenophobia In New Song.

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Artwork, The Chant: #SayNoToXenophobia.

With both rappers in album mode, their latest offer, The Chant: #SayNoToXenophobia, was clearly an unforeseen one. Did I expect a collaboration between Kvng KiLa (who has spent recent moments getting consumed with 03:02:01 [a project he and Mr. Legend collaboratively assembled and is scheduled for release in September]) and Mr. Hood (who has a resembling responsibility to deliver on the 20th of September 2019 as regards Hustle and Flow, the second of impressive body of work under his belt? No, I didn't. And neither did fans of both artists.

"Best rap collaboration of the year?" The urge to fixate the above question, on my part, is overwhelming. But with the promise of other hip-hop projects, and maybe a few other collaborations, my take on The Chant: #SayNoToXenophobia can and should be subjected to flexibility.
However, the underlying greatness in The Chant: #SayNoToXenophobia is undeniable.

Mr. Hood in a recording session; shot by Garbi for Lost Photos.

The song starts with Mr. Hood introducing himself and his cohorts (Kvng KiLa and Dreamcent) under an alias, Mazi, before attacking the beat. He takes no prisoner as he a preaches love, respect, and the major virtues African entities are known for. For instance, in a line, he says my brothers that fell in battle, imma take care of your kids. One important virtue of Africans— Brotherliness.

Mr. Hood barely ends his verse when KiLa rushes in like he's spent his life waiting for this one moment. He, too, is unapologetic in his approach. His voice is noticeably covered in all shades of anger as he lectures his audience in the ways of unity. Love is the theme here. The gods are recognized, Adaka Boro and Alamco (two important Ijaw icons) are honoured, love again is preached incessantly. Though you might mistake the occasional drifting into celestial territories for the theme, but that was only a part of the whole.

Kvng KiLa in a recording session; short by Garbi for Lost Photos.

As the song approaches a conclusion, a fundamental issue, Xenophobia, is raised. The Xenophobic practices in South Africa has reached terrible heights with other Africans (Nigerians especially) taking a fair chunk of the dehumanization. Mr. Hood reminds them of Nelson Mandela, his stance on oppression and the need to choose love over animosity.
The Chant: #SayNoToXenophobia is beautiful collaboration. Best rap collaboration of the year? Time will tell.

The Chant: #SayNoToXenophobia was produced by Dreamcent.

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  1. Unknown3:32 PM, September 09, 2019

    "The Chant" is interesting, especially because it tells the story of brotherhood and how it ought to be.
    Weldone.

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    1. Sleek Buzz10:40 PM, September 13, 2019

      You're absolutely right. Hope you'll visit often?

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