Sydney’s Kamaliza and former member of the duo Olympic Ayres is looking to take over the world with his solo project. Recently Kamaliza quit his office job in order to dive into making music full-time, and we have to say we’re impressed with the results so far.
His latest single “Zanzibar” showcases Kamaliza’s distinctive and clear vocals on top of a whimsical flow of R&B electronica leading into a swell of multi-layered percussive rhythms and synths.
We asked Kamaliza to put together a playlist of what he’s been listening to, including a track from his bae SZA. Take a listen below and be sure to check out the music video for “Zanzibar.”
Darius, Wayne Snow – Helios
“Very sexy track, I love the sentiment – ‘Lend me your power, merge into me.'”
SZA, Travi$ Scott – Love Galore
https://open.spotify.com/track/1Z4atpdoHSHMkCn4cPm7Do
“SZA’s my bae; she just doesn’t know it yet. What a beautiful voice and great songwriter.”
Outkast – SpottiOttieDopaliscious
“Those trumpets get me every time! In this song they capture their surroundings perfectly.”
X-COAST – Mango Bay
https://open.spotify.com/track/7cdG5Q9KkEphwI5FcenOUV
“If you like 90’s house, this one is for you.”
Frank Ocean – Pink + White
https://open.spotify.com/track/3xKsf9qdS1CyvXSMEid6g8
“When I hear this song I appreciate the fun I had in my youth so much more.”
Maleek Berry – Kontrol
https://open.spotify.com/track/1090OWoP6JTpYAaSSEBvGy
“This song is pure African joy, chuck it on at a house party, watch the people dance.”
Tora – Another Case
https://open.spotify.com/track/6SPINsQn68w9HCV6gAK9Ve
“Was so proud to be Australian when I heard this track for the first time. Great call and response between the bass lines, I feel it in my gut.”
Klyne – Water Flow
https://open.spotify.com/track/782P7DlwJskKYEIKg16kg2
“This track is tight, it came on randomly via SoundCloud and I’ve been bumping it on my travels.”
Jeremy Olander – Caravelle
“Sit tight with this one and wait for the release of tension at 3:40, you wont be disappointed.”
Rudimental – Spoons
https://open.spotify.com/track/0UCa2XMlDN5guRgw8umHWL
“This song has been out for about 4 years now and I keep going back to it. If I ever need to realign my focus – this is my song of choice.”
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