Audio: Alekesam 'It's Not You It's Here (Spoek Mathambo Remix)'

Audio: Alekesam 'It's Not You It's Here (Spoek Mathambo Remix)'


Spoek Mathambo adds punchy drums and glitchy loops to Alekesam's reflective jam "It's Not You It's Here," transforming the whole laidback RnB vibe of the original into something apt for a night-outing. Spoek's new album Father Creeper is out now, catch our recent Okayafrica TV interview with him. Stream "It's Not You It's Here (Spoek Mathambo Nombolo One Remix)" below.

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