Mdou Moctar Announces Afrique Victime

As someone who haphazardly writes about songs I enjoy, I generally have words or phrases that get stuck in my repertoire. Sure, there’s a bit of laziness in that, but when you’re rocking four jobs, that’s just how it be. For me, Mdou Moctar and his band never seem to fit into any of those categorical descriptors; however, the band does resonate with my listening experience. On this particular love song, I can’t help but turn over the word familial, something that swells with the feeling of a strong relationship. Perhaps that’s leaked over from the press release about the video’s turn towards displaying the love of friendships…or perhaps its the vocals when sung by everyone in unison, rising through the speakers. Whatever it is, it leaves you with a sense of belonging, a feeling that you’re a whole part of this world, and thus, I’m super attracted to this hypnotic tune. Look for Afrique Victime to drop on May 21st via Matador Records.