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COMPILATION FEATURES TRACKS FROM THE HOTTEST NEW ARTISTS ACROSS ALL OF AFRICA, KICKS OFF WITH NEW VIDEO FROM SOUTH AFRICAN RAPPER 
NASTY C AND ARI LENNOX “BLACK AND WHITE”  
 
ARRIVES ALONGSIDE COMING 2 AMERICA ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK AND THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED COMEDY PREMIERING ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO ON MARCH 5^th

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February 12, 2021 – New York, NY - Def Jam Recordings, in conjunction with Def Jam Africa, today announces the release of Rhythms of Zamunda—a collection of originals from African artists inspired by the highly anticipated comedy Coming 2 America—on Friday March 5, 2021. 
 
Leading the project, Def Jam Recording artist and South Africa’s most streamed artist Nasty C has released the video for “Black & White” with Ari Lennox. Watch HERE. 
 
The 16-track compilation – curated by CEO, Universal Music South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa Sipho Dlamini - arrives in tandem with the recently revealed Coming 2 America  Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and the highly anticipated comedy Coming 2 America, which premieres exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in 240 countries and territories the same day. 
 
“It was important for Def Jam Africa to be involved because the first film was so legendary to Africans in the diaspora,” said Sipho Dlamini. “The film franchise is tongue-in-cheek but conveys a rich quality of life in Africa. That is reflected in the music on Rhythms of Zamunda. We wanted to represent some of the sounds that are relevant, impactful and current on the continent.”
 
A Pan-African project that bridges the distance between countries and cultures, Rhythms of Zamunda traces a musical roadmap through Western, Eastern, and South African soundscapes and introduces this synergy to listeners worldwide. The record boasts contributions from Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage and Tekno, the late DJ Arafat from Côte d'Ivoire, Prince Kaybee and Msaki of South Africa, and Fally Ipupa from the Democratic Republic of Congo.  
 
Check out the full tracklisting below

1.       Black And White – Nasty C & Ari Lennox
2.       Owo Ni Koko – Larry Gaaga & Umu Obiligbo
3.       Magnet – Locko
4.       Skeletun – Tekno
5.       Overdue – Tellaman Feat. Sha Sha & Oxlade
6.       Jiggy Bop – Alpha P & TMXO
7.       Dosabado – DJ Arafat
8.       Fetch Your Life – Prince Kaybee Feat. Msaki
9.       Dangerous Love – Tiwa Savage (DJ Ganyani Amapiano Radio Edit Remix)
10.   Moya Omubi – Th&o.
11.   Hallelujah – Diamond Platnumz Feat. Morgan Heritage
12.   Ye Mama – Toofan Feat. Fally Ipupa
13.   Ain’t It True – Bonj
14.   Loke Loke – Gemini Major Feat. ANATII
15.   Shesha – De Mthuda & Njelic
16.   Everything – Ricky Tyler 
 
 
Earlier this month, Def Jam Recordings introduced the Coming 2 America Original Motion Picture Soundtrack via “I’m A King” the blockbuster collaboration between Bobby Sessions and Megan Thee Stallion
 
About Def Jam Africa:
Def Jam Africa is a music recording company with a focus on amplifying the voices of African artists. It is dedicated to representing and supporting the best in hip hop, afrobeats, amapiano, trap and African culture across the globe.
 
About Def Jam Recordings:
Founded in 1984, Def Jam Recordings has represented the cutting-edge in hip-hop music for more than 35 years. Def Jam began as a maverick independent label inspired by downtown New York City’s vibrant street culture and the emerging sound of hip-hop, pioneered by iconic stars like LL Cool J, Slick Rick, The Beastie Boys and Public Enemy. Over the following two decades, Def Jam established its dominance with superstar acts like Jay-Z, DMX, Ja Rule, Method Man & Redman, Ludacris, Rihanna, Jeezy, and the inimitable Kanye West. Now in its fourth decade, Def Jam’s music and lifestyle has grown into a global brand – synonymous with creativity, quality and authenticity – encompassing a diverse roster of marquee and emerging stars like West, Justin Bieber, Alessia Cara, Logic, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Vince Staples, Jeremih, Big Sean, YG, 2 Chainz, Dave East, and Jhene Aiko, among others. Today, Def Jam has reaffirmed its passion for and commitment to hip-hop culture, and has expanded its global brand reach to become the most-followed major label on all major social media platforms.
 
About Coming 2 America:
Set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York – where it all began. Original cast favorites from Coming to America return including King Jaffe Joffer (James Earl Jones), Queen Lisa (Shari Headley), Cleo McDowell (John Amos), Maurice (Louie Anderson) and the motley barbershop crew. Joining this star-studded ensemble are Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Jermaine Fowler, Bella Murphy, Rotimi, KiKi Layne, Nomzamo Mbatha and Teyana Taylor, making Coming 2 America the most anticipated comedy film of the year.
  
Coming 2 America is directed by Craig Brewer, from Paramount Pictures in association with New Republic Pictures, and produced by Eddie Murphy Productions and Misher Films. The screenplay is written by Kenya Barris, Barry W. Blaustein and David Sheffield, with story by Barry W. Blaustein, David Sheffield and Justin Kanew, based on characters created by Eddie Murphy. The producers are Kevin Misher and Eddie Murphy, executive producers are Brian Oliver, Bradley Fischer, Valerii An, Kenya Barris, Charisse Hewitt-Webster, Michele Imperato Stabile and Andy Berman.
 
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