DJ Arafat Essentials

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DJ Arafat Essentials

Afropop fans in need of a bolt of energy should look no further than DJ Arafat. The performer from the Ivory Coast has been unfurling frenetic, warp-speed dance pop since 2003. Arafat manages to keep up with his beats—somehow—creating tight, often rhythmically chaotic throwdowns that can whip partygoers into a collective frenzy. This list includes cuts from his dozen-plus albums, all featuring Arafat's ratatat French rhymes and gruff voice. Hits like "Kpankaka" and "Kpangor" kick things off with undeniably playful melodies and gang vocals, but just add momentum to Arafat's juggernaut delivery.

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