South African band BLK JKS melts down a wide array of bold styles into a decidedly indie rock format, incorporating elements of prog, highlife, reggae, and electronic texture into songs that sound akin to Mars Volta or TV on the Radio. After riding out the late 2000s and beginning of the 2010s in a storm of activity and positive buzz, the band underwent lineup changes, and some members focused on various side projects for the next decade. In May of 2021, BLK JKS returned with sophomore album Abantu/Before Humans.