KAM-BU - Black On Black [Video]

South London’s Kam-Bu gives a blistering performance in the video for his extraordinary new single ‘Black On Black’.

Flipping the negative connotations of the phrase 'Black on Black' on it's head, the 24 year old artist’s latest track delves into themes of Black empowerment, unity and strength via sticky sonics and Kam-Bu’s captivatingly intense delivery. The release is accompanied by a DYOUT (Marcus Grey & Jeremy Cole) directed visual which depicts generational pride within the Black British community while also challenging the notion of British imperialism. ‘Black On Black was produced by Pablo Pullen, HYLNU & Tom Henry with additional production from Leon Vynehall. Fizzing with ferocious energy, Kam-Bu has clearly been strongly influenced by the UK’s Grime and Drill scene, but he has an eclectic list of acts who have inspired his sound, such as Fela Kuti, Tony Allen and Aussie jazz-funk band Hiatus Kaiyote. In part inspired by his father who works in Community Outreach for Lambeth Council, Kam-bu is driven not only by a desire to make unignorable anthems, but to use his music as a means to tackle issues of community, politics and the environment.

Speaking on the track, Kam says, "This track is an exploration of how the 'Black on Black' narrative, which is often perceived as negative, can be flipped on its head to represent black culture in a positive way. Discussing topics such as the teaching of financial literacy, the circulation of wealth and unity within a community. This song was inspired by Fela Kuti and his use of repetition as a sort of sonic marching song on demonstration day, this is what I was aiming for when writing the chorus. ‘Black On Black’ is a track for empowerment, equality and reflection.”

CREDITS

Original Production - Pullen 

Additional Production - Hylnu 

Additional Production + String & Horn Arrangement - Tom Henry 

Additional Production + Exec Production - Leon Vynehall 

Mixed - Ben Baptie 

Mastered - Stuart Hawkes 

Label - Atlas Artist @Atlasartists / Parlophone Records @Parlophone

Production Company - Untold Studios @Untold_studios

Directors - Yout@Yout.Work

Head Of Music & Social - Annie Ayres @Annielayres

Executive Producer - Nkem Egbuchiri @Nkem_nkem

Producer - Tia Varnnard @_tiaabv 

Production Assistant Edward Lloyd - @Edwardlloyd_

1st AD - Affy Robbani  

3rd AD - Eleri Shone 

Lighting Cameraman  - Olan Collardy @Ollancollardy

Focus Puller - Oliver Bingham @Oliver_bingham

2nd AC - Klára Rychtarčiková @Singledadonline

Grip - Liam Hartney  

Gaffer - Jake Buckley @Jakexbuckley 

Spark - Tom Parkinson 

Spark - Sam Baker 

Art Director - Jade Adeyemi @Adeyumyum

Art Director Assistant - Tyreis Holder @_tyreis_ 

Art Director Assistant - Sofia Mpandu @Mustbesofia

Stylist - Connor Gaffe  Williams  

Groomer - Dion Thomas 

Make-up Artist - Lucinda Worth @Lucindaworth_makeup

Offline Edit - Stitch 

Offline Producer - Angela Hart

Editor - Chris Wilson @Wilsoncuts 

Colourist - Yoomin Lee @Yoominleecolourist

CAST

Louis 

Emeka 

Kamala Jen

Dev 

Kyle  

Lash 

Tahs 

Ore

Farihah 

Dej

Fred’s Nephews

Terry 

Ben

Mary

Ella