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- Summary: The latest full-length release from London-based collective Kokoroko features guest appearances by Azekel, Demae and LULU.
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- Record Label: Brownswood Recordings
- Genre(s): Jazz, R&B, Afrobeat
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Jul 16, 2025An impressive development of their sound, KOKOROKO further utilise their talent, alongside a slew of collaborators, to hit on something a little deeper than their previous work.
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Jul 11, 2025Even if a few rougher edges wouldn’t go amiss, the results prove resonant, occasionally reminiscent of the similarly genre-blending mash-up of black music styles exemplified by Sault.
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MojoJul 11, 2025Working '80s influences like Sade and Loose Ends into highly textured romantic anthems set in a London town shimmering in high summer. Stacked vocals, keyboards and old-school synths underscore the plentiful solos. [Aug 2025, p.84]
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Jul 15, 2025Simply put, the wonderfully accessible, soulful and bracing Tuff Times Never Last is the summer soundtrack of 2025.
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Jul 18, 2025Whether it be for a lazy day under the shade or a muggy evening of shared, muted physicality, Tuff Times Never Last welcomingly meets you in the moment.
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UncutJul 11, 2025They've added influences from '80s Brit-funk ("Just Can't Wait") and '90s R&B ("My Father In Heaven") to timeless psych-soul ("Together We Are"), joining up the dots across the black music diaspora. [Aug 2025, p.33]
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Jul 11, 2025Tuff Times can feel all too soft and tender, with any moments of difference swallowed by dynamic similarities. It’s ideal for anyone wanting to tune in and clock out, but lacks the brave burst of energy to really grab your attention.