Quick and upbeat African hip-hop fills this album, with lo-fi drum machines and chintzy loops joined by free-handed auto-tune usage, propelled along with enough energy to make it all flow together effectively.  The percussion tends to be the most interesting, with rhythmic jumps and pockets of deep layering giving simple arrangements quick twists into the complex, with the vocal cadence weaving alongside it.  The cheapness of the loops, which often sound as though they were pulled from a salvaged Casio, doesn’t stand out as much as it might in a more polished affair, and the frequent chorus auto-tuning helps them bleed together in an interesting way.

A bigger sticking point is the consistency of the tone, with lasting change-ups to the tempo or mood rarely appearing.  The occasional inclusion of other vocalists doesn’t really alleviate that problem, but they do at least inject some extra flavor.  At the same time, the commitment to one particular mood within the album still allows for some variety within the particulars, and in that regard, the enthusiasm from the performers is obvious.  It’s not quite enough to keep things from slipping into monotony, but there’s enough earnest spirit put into the music to keep it entertaining despite that.