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Byenbonjou (Lap​é​)

by Mano D'iShango ft. Empress Kemi

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Byenbonjou !

Ce morceau a été composé en Guadeloupe il y a un an, durant le premier confinement lié à la pandémie, après l'annonce du décès de l'immense saxophoniste Manu Dibango.

Le titre signifiant "Bonjour" a pour sous-titre "Lapé" (La paix), car le bonjour est d'une certaine manière le début de la paix entre les Hommes. C'est aussi une façon de prier pour que l'âme de Manu Dibango repose en paix.

Les couplets ont été inspirés par la musique et l'atmosphère qui régnait lors du premier confinement.
Ils parlent de signes de la nature et de l'importance de se reconnecter avec notre environnement.

Je tiens à remercier Empress Kemi d'avoir donné à ce morceau la dimension d'un hymne, et à Sylvain Joseph d'avoir joué les éléments de brillance "saxophoniques" sans lesquels ce premier hommage ne serait pas complet.

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Byenbonjou !

This track was composed one year ago, during the first pandemic lockdown in Guadeloupe, as we learned about the passing of the great saxophonist Manu Dibango.

Chorus "Byenbonjou" is a guadeloupean word derived from french word "Bonjour" meaning "Good morning".
Subtitle is "Lapé", meaning "Peace", because saying "Good morning" is to some extent the beginning of peace between human beings. It is also a way to pray and wish peace to the soul of Manu Dibango.

Verses were inspired by the vibe of the instrumental and the atmosphere of the first pandemic lockdown. They talk about nature signs and the importance to reconnect with Mother Nature.

I want to thank Empress Kemi for the hymnic dimension she gave to the song, and Sylvain Joseph for playing the shining "saxophonic" elements without which this first homage would not be so sound.

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released April 5, 2021
Produced by @kalbasmas (soundcloud.com/kalbasmas)
Additional saxophone elements by Sylvain Joseph (@sylvain.joseph)
Additional Ka drums elements by SL Sound (@sl.sound)
Cover photography by Adéola Bambé (@adeolabambe)
Mix by SL Sound (@sl.sound) and Kalbas Mas (@kalbasmas)
Lyric video by Slas (@slasieye)

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Born and raised in Guadeloupe French Caribbean, Mano D'iShango a/k/a Tysmé is half of Hip Hop/Soul duo @iShangoSound

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