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Mama

by Liz Ikamba

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    Includes 5 EP tracks plus 2 bonus remix tracks, and EP digital download. Complete with original artwork and Lingala-English lyric translations.

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1.
Landa 04:35
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Lyrics in English and Lingala (DR Congo). Chorus translation: ‘Follow me, follow me to the water’ (Verse) Follow me down into the sea We can swim out to waters deep And as you waken from your sleep That is the place you will find me And with each wave and each heartbeat The tide will sweep you from your feet And as you slumber deep in sleep That is the place you will find me (Chorus) So, landa ngai, landa ngai na mai…oh…eh…landa ngai Landa ngai, landa ngai na mai…oh…eh…landa ngai (Bridge) Landa…oh Landa ngai na mai…oh, landa…oh Landa…oh Landa ngai na mai…oh, landa…oh (Chorus) Landa ngai, landa ngai na mai…oh…eh…landa ngai Landa ngai, landa ngai na mai…oh…eh…landa ngai Landa ngai, landa ngai na mai…oh…eh…landa ngai Landa ngai, landa ngai na mai…oh…eh…landa ngai (Outro) Landa…oh Landa…oh
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Mama 03:31
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Mama, toyoki mpe mpasi-oh Mpasi nayo eza’ mpe mpasi nabiso Mama, wapi-eyo Bikamwa, bikamwiseli-oh Mama, toyoki mpe mpasi-oh Mpasi nayo eza’ mpé mpasi nabiso Opesi ngai mayele Oboti ngai na nzoto makasi-oh Mais Mama, nakomi neti mwana Abungisi miliki, na ye Toko tambola na yo, tambola na yo Toko tambola na yo, tambola na yo Toko tambola na yo, tambola na yo Toko tambola na yo, tambola na yo Mama na ngai (spoken) Mama Ata okenda Toko bosanaka yo te Ozali kaka na mitema na biso Banga te, banga te Nako banga te Banga te, banga te Nako banga te Toko tambola na yo, tambola nayo Toko tambola na yo, tambola nayo Toko tambola na yo, tambola nayo (continues to end) Mama na ngai Nako banga te Mama na ngai Nako banga te Tambola, tambola Ozali kaka na mitema na biso Tambola, tambola Ozali kaka na mitema na biso (Nako banga te) Tambola, tambola Ozali kaka na mitema na biso (Mama na ngai) Tambola, tambola English translation: Mama, we feel pain Your pain is also our pain Mama, where is The miracle, the miracles Mama, we feel pain Your pain is also our pain You gave me wisdom You gave birth to me strong But Mother, I’m like a child Who’s lost their milk We will walk with you, walk with you We will walk with you, walk with you We will walk with you, walk with you We will walk with you, walk with you My Mother (spoken) Mama Even though you’ve gone We won’t forget you You remain in our hearts Don't be afraid, don't be afraid I won't be afraid Don't be afraid, don't be afraid I won't be afraid We will walk with you, walk with you We will walk with you, walk with you We will walk with you, walk with you (continues to end) Mother of mine I won't be afraid Mother of mine I won't be afraid Walk, walk You're still in our hearts Walk, walk You're still in our hearts I won't be afraid Walk, walk You're still in our hearts My Mother Walk, walk
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Ba Yeba 05:37
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LYRICS Mama na ngai, mwana na ngai (My mother, my child) Yaya na ngai, Leki na ngai (Older sibling, younger sibling) When I don't see your face anymore, I don't know if I can continue on But then I'm reminded that the sunshine it continues on, it continues on And if at times I'm feeling lost and wondering where is it you've gone Remembering your smile reminds me somehow to continue on, continue on Always know you're welcome here (Mama na ngai, mwana na ngai) Always know you're welcome here (yeah) (Yaya na ngai, Leki na ngai) Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know When I don't see your face anymore, I don't know if I can continue on (Mama na ngai, mwana na ngai) But then I'm reminded that the sunshine (Yaya na ngai, Leki na ngai) And if at times I'm feeling lost, and wondering where is it you've gone (Mama na ngai, mwana na ngai) Remembering your smile reminds me somehow to continue on, continue on (Yaya na ngai, Leki na ngai) Always know you're welcome here Always know you're welcome here (yeah) Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Mama, Papa, sister, brother Daughter, friend of mine Always know you're, always know you're Always know you're welcome here (yeah, yeah, yeah) Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Ba Yeba, Ba Yebana May they know Mama na ngai, mwana na ngai My mother, my child Yaya na ngai, Leki na ngai Older sibling, younger sibling Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee Yeah, eeeee
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Mwana ya Mboka 04:33
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Mwana ya Mboka, eeya-yeh Mwana ya Mboka, eeya-yeh Mwana na ngai, eey-eey Mwana na ngai, eeya-yeh Mwana ya Mboka, eeya-yeh Mwana ya Mboka, eeya-yeh Mwana na ngai, eey-eey Mwana na ngai, eeya-yeh Rollin like a cinnamon Nina Simone begin again If you free you never win Full go circle round again Sugar coated medicine Where to find my belonging Sometimes rather numb the pain Though dark with light remain Same time, forgettin Longer I go delayin Gates g’on open, let flood in Gates g’on open, let love in Let the love, come in Let the love, come in, eeya-yeh Yeah, mwana mwana mwana Mwana na ngai, ey-yeah Mwana ya Mboka, eeya-yeh Mwana ya Mboka, eeya-yeh Mwana na ngai (Mwana na ngai, eh) Mwana na ngai (Mwana ya mboka Congo) Mwana ya mboka, Congo eh-yeeeh Mwana ya mboka Congo, telema, bunda pona mboka nayo, Congo (mwana na ngai) Mwana na ngai, ooooooh Yeeeeeeeeeee-yeh
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Makelele 03:46
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My world is tired Keep passing me words to sing My world is tired Keep giving me words to say My world is tired Keep passing me words to sing My world is tired Keep giving me words to say My world is tired Keep passing me words to sing My world is tired Keep giving me words to say Ayeeeeeeeeeeeh Ayeeeeeeeeeeeh Makelele na mboka Makelele ya batu Maloba ya bana Na maloba ya batu Makelele na mboka Makelele ya batu Maloba ya bana Na maloba ya batu Makelele nakati ya moto nayo Mais fanda naino kimya Yokela mutema nayo Fanda naino kimya Yokela mabanzo mayo Yokela motema Yokela motema nayo Yokela Mabanzo Yokela mabanzo mayo Nalembi o Tika na yemba dzembo Nalembi o Makelele nayo Tika na yemba na ngai Fanda naino kimya Yokela mutema nayo Fanda naino kimya Yokela mabanzo mayo

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Order your digital download of the 5 track EP here! To include (tracks in order):
1. Landa
2. Mama
3. Ba Yeba
4. Mwana ya Mboka
5. Makelele

Release date: 26 May 2023

Collaborating with the dynamic London Afro Jazz outfit Matondology, Liz Ikamba releases her debut EP ‘Mama’ in May 2023, taking us on a voyage back and forth between DR Congo and the UK.

Incorporating elements of Folk, Afro-soul, Dub-Reggae and Hip Hop, ‘Mama’ is a sonic journey of fusions and diasporic influences that radiates Liz’s signature Afro-Soul-Folk sound. Singing in both English and Lingala, Liz weaves together a personal and ancestral story, with songs speaking largely from her experience as a mixed heritage woman and artist living in the UK.

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released May 26, 2023

Songs written by Liz Ikamba
Vocals: beatbox and guitar Liz Ikamba
Vocals: George Ikamba
Bass, guitar and recording engineer: Mulele Matondo
Electric guitar and engineer: Jethro Mogratana
Vocals and percussion: Kissangwa Musikkongo, Serge Kadima
Clave: Yves Bampelanga
Mixing and mastering (Mama, Landa, Ba Yeba, Makelele): Simone Gallizio at Fish Factory Studios, London
Mixing and mastering (Mwana ya Mboka, Ba Yeba Radio Edit): Abraham Moughrabi at Rose Hill Studios, Brighton

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Liz Ikamba Brighton, UK

Singer and multi-instrumentalist Liz Ikamba cross pollinates musical and cultural influences, fusing inspiration from Congo village roots to Jazz and Neosoul, as well as other diasporic music traditions.

She is currently crowdfunding to support the release of the full EP ‘Mama’.
Find out more about the prroject and how you can support the campaign here:

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