As Above, So Below is anchored by spoken word in Bemba. The record delves into Sampa’s memories of Africa, Africa’s relationship to the world and what womanhood in Africa means to the world. We are also introduced to the persona of Eve, the highest version of Sampa that speaks to all facets of her womanhood.
The musical styles of As Above, So Below reflect the hybridity of Sampa’s upbringing. Raised in Botswana (a different country to her birthplace in Zambia), and then going on to attend school in different countries again, Sampa picked up varied musical influences along the way. Each style has attached itself to her own musical encyclopedia, and finds a new mode for expression throughout the record.
Released: December 2022
Label: Loma Vista
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Tracklist
CD / Digital
1. Shadows
2. Lane ft. Denzel Curry
3. Never Forget ft. Chef 187, Tio Nason, Mwanjé
4. Mask on ft. Joey Bada$$
5. BONA
6. Can I Live ft. W.I.T.C.H
7. Imposter Syndrome ft. James Sakala
8. Tilibobo
9. Lo Rain ft. Mwanjé
10. IDGAF ft. Kojey Radical
11. Let Me Be Great ft Angélique Kidjo
Vinyl
Side A
1. Shadows
2. Lane ft. Denzel Curry
3. Never Forget ft. Chef 187, Tio Nason, Mwanjé
4. Mask on ft. Joey Bada$$
5. BONA
6. Can I Live ft. W.I.T.C.H
Side B
7. Imposter Syndrome ft. James Sakala
8. Tilibobo
9. Lo Rain ft. Mwanjé
10. IDGAF ft. Kojey Radical
11. Let Me Be Great ft Angélique Kidjo