This archive report was first published on 5 June 2020.
Kenyan music fans have been eagerly waiting for Sauti Sol's latest album, and the wait is finally over. The boy-band group has released their highly anticipated 13-track album, which includes some of their best-acclaimed singles like Suzanna, Brighter Days, and Insecure.
On Friday, June 5, Midnight Train dropped, and it's no surprise that fans are going wild. The album is a testament to the group's roots in African culture, blending Swahili, Luhya, and English to create a unique sound that speaks to the diversity of East African culture.
Lead vocalist and songwriter Bien Aime explained the significance of the album:
"We have songs that have meaning and somebody somewhere will connect to every experience that has been sang in that album."
Vocalist and band member Chimano added that the album not only describes their journey but also looks forward to their future music careers.
The album, produced by Andre Harris, features 13 tracks, including Midnight Train, Insecure, Feel My Love, Brighter Days, Nenda Lote, Suzanna, Set Me Free, My Everything, Wake Up, Sober, Rhumba Japani, and Disco Matanga, which features South Africa's young music sensation Sho Madjozi.
The album is now available on popular music streaming platforms like Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Boomplay, Deezer, Apple Music, and iTunes Store. Fans can access the album and enjoy the music.
