Written By: Big C
A celebration of unity, heritage, and sound without borders. Fresh off a GRAMMY® win for Best Global Music Album, Matt B elevates his groundbreaking album ALKEBULAN II with a Dolby Atmos release. Collaborating with the legendary Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Matt B continues to redefine global music through immersive storytelling and cross-cultural artistry. The album is a triumphant blend of rhythm, orchestral elegance, and African soul, while exploring resilience, identity, and the power of sound to connect us all. The accompanying "ALKEBULAN II" short film brings the album’s message to life through vivid storytelling, with scenes filmed across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Swakopmund, and Windhoek. Directed by Angela V. Benson and co-directed by Matt B, the film explores themes of cultural pride and personal discovery, now headed to screenings at prominent international festivals.
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, "ALKEBULAN II" features a dynamic global lineup including Nomfundo Khambule and GRAMMY®-nominated spoken word artist Sekou Andrews. The new Dolby Atmos edition takes listeners deeper, highlighting every rhythmic pulse and symphonic swell with unmatched clarity. With the album already earning accolades like Best Song – Short Film at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for NO WAHALA,” Matt B proves his artistic reach knows no limits. Stream the Dolby Atmos edition, watch the film trailer, and join the global wave. Connected with Matt B online Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter (X), Spotify, and YouTube.
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