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Iietys | BLK JKS | 6:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Bogobe | BLK JKS | 4:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Zol! | BLK JKS | 3:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Paradise | BLK JKS | 6:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mzabalazo (Demo) | BLK JKS | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| BookletDigital Booklet - ZOL! | BLK JKS | -- | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| Total: 6 Items |
Album Review
BLK JKS’ Zol! EP fuses post-punk, prog, and the mbaqanga music of South Africa on tracks like “Lietys,” ”Bogobe,” and “Zol!” It’s no coincidence that the release date was planned to coincide with a BLK JKS performance at the 2010 World Cup in Africa. The title track seems made specifically for this occasion, with drummer Tshepang Ramoba singing Zulu-style call-and-response choruses over rolling basslines and a hyper-percussive beats as he toasts his own abilities on the soccer field; “I can roll and shoot at the same time.” As a whole, the EP plays more like a sampler to show off the group's range rather than a unified play. The sounds of Bad Brains, Fishbone, TV on the Radio, and even Depeche Mode may come to mind throughout the five tracks, but while BLK JKS still have yet to hone in on one particular style, they are always enjoyable when they stray off the beaten path.
Customer Reviews
blk jks
Saw them at the World Cup and they were a decent group. Love that they fuse their culture with a variety of music genres.
Fresh
Seriously, these guys have a super fresh sound. It's almost impossible to listen to the rhythym and color of "Zol!" and not love life. Their music is so energetic and yet, it calms the listener at the same time. Just give these guys a shot, and if you are already a fan like many others, this EP is worth a listen.
Biography
Formed: 2000 in Johannesburg, South Africa
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By BLK JKS
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Lakeside | Mystery - EP | 4:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mystery | Mystery - EP | 5:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Summertime | Mystery - EP | 4:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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It's In Every Thing You'll See | Mystery - EP | 5:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Lakeside | After Robots (Bonus Track Version) | 4:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mzabalazo (Demo) | Zol! - EP | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Zol! | Zol! - EP | 3:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Standby | After Robots (Bonus Track Version) | 4:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Molalatladi | After Robots (Bonus Track Version) | 3:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Ghost (Bonus Track) | After Robots (Bonus Track Version) | 5:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $4.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, World, Worldbeat, Indie Rock, Rock, Adult Alternative
- Released: Jun 07, 2010
- ℗ 2010 Secretly Canadian
