Baloji was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1978. He moved to Belgium with his father at four and at 15 joined the platinum-selling Starflam Collective, a leading Belgian hip-hop act. Baloji’s music is a mix of soul, afrobeat, and hip-hop influences.
His first solo album was certified gold in Belgium. After the release of Hotel Impala, Baloji felt an urge to go to the Congo and start a deeper exploration of his roots. The resulting Kinshasa Succursale album features contributions from Kinshasa’s finest musicians.
Author: World Music Central News Room
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