KOKOKO! have dropped, ‘Mokili’, the exuberant lead single from their upcoming album. The duo has been described as pioneers of Kinasha’s sonic revolution, but while this is true, their influences come from further than just their native Congo. Kwaito, a type of South African house music, has provided inspiration for their electronic sound, while Western experimental, electronic and punk sounds have even found their way into this deep dive into the chaos and buzz of the Congolese city. “This track was a track we were used to trying live in a more improvised way, we never got the chance to record till recently where we added the right touch for the studio,” they say. “It was the last addition to our album BUTU and became the first single, so it’s really fresh.” The new album from KOKOKO! is called BUTU, and it drops on July 5th, 2024 via Transgressive Records. -Dan Peeke