Maysoon Feat Miss Autumn Leaves - Mama Africa

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Review by Mikael Korpela

Mama Africa: A Sonic Postcard from the Heart Let’s cut straight to it—Maysoon’s Mama Africa (feat. Miss Autumn Leaves) isn’t your run-of-the-mill pop album. Released in 2010 under Xenia Records, this gem blends genres like a world traveler mixing spices in a kitchen. You’ve got Pop, Folk, World, and Country vibes all mashed together, but what really stands out is how Schlager meets African rhythms head-on. It’s like Oktoberfest met an African drum circle, and they decided to throw a party. First off, kudos to the team behind this project. Producer Erwin Kolibabka and Jürgen Kerber didn’t just phone it in—they crafted something that feels alive. The mastering and mixing by Stephen Baler are so clean you can practically hear the dust settling on the studio floor. And Yvonne Bachmann’s artwork? Bold, vibrant, and totally fitting for an album with such global swagger. Now let’s zoom in on two tracks because not every song gets stuck in your brain like gum under a table. The “Mama Africa (South Africa Mix)” hits hard right outta the gate. This track feels like stepping into a sun-soaked festival where everyone speaks rhythm as their first language. Maysoon’s vocals glide over these punchy beats while Miss Autumn Leaves adds layers of soulful harmony. I mean, come on—that chorus? It sticks to you like peanut butter on toast. Every time I hear it, I find myself humming along even hours later, which is annoying but also kinda magical. Props to Kurt Hierold and Marco Besler for cooking up melodies that feel both fresh and timeless. Then there’s the “Mama Africa (Massai Mix).” If the South Africa Mix is the life of the party, this one’s the quiet storyteller sitting by the fire. The percussion here has more space to breathe, giving the whole thing a hypnotic vibe. It’s rawer, earthier, almost like you’re walking barefoot through the savanna at dawn. Silvana Stein’s musical touch shines here; she knows when to hold back and when to let loose. And those lyrics by Ebby Drenthe and Ulrich Gabler? They paint pictures without being too try-hard poetic. Simple yet powerful stuff. What makes Mama Africa linger in my mind isn’t just its catchy hooks or polished production—it’s the way it bridges worlds. Germany and Africa collide in ways that shouldn’t work but absolutely do. It’s proof that music doesn’t need borders to make sense. Here’s the kicker though: listening to this album felt oddly nostalgic, even though I’d never heard it before. Like maybe I was remembering a dream I once had about dancing under a starry sky somewhere far away. Weird flex, I know, but hey—that’s art for ya. So yeah, if you’re looking for something different—something that’ll take your ears on a little vacation—give Mama Africa a spin. Just don’t blame me if you start booking flights to Cape Town after track three.

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Filename: maysoon-feat-miss-autumn-leaves-mama-africa.zip
  • MP3 size: 23.1 mb
  • FLAC size: 140.4 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Mama Africa (Cape Town Mix)6:00
Mama Africa (Massai Mix)3:19
Mama Africa (South Africa Mix)3:19

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Catalog Numbers

S-CD 14083

Labels

Xenia Records

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Formats

  • CDr
  • Single

Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)Xenia Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)Xenia Records
Published ByJay Kay Music

Credits

RoleCredit
ArtworkYvonne Bachmann
Lyrics ByEbby Drenthe, Ulrich Gabler
Mastered ByStephen Baler
Mixed ByStephen Baler
Music ByKurt Hierold, Marco Besler, Silvana Stein
Photography ByNicole Kuhl
ProducerErwin Kolibabka, Jürgen Kerber
VocalsMaysoon, Miss Autumn Leaves

Notes

  • Publishing: Jay Kay Music, Albert Bennefeld Music Publishing
  • End-Mix and Mastering in two4pop Studio 2010
  • (c) + (P) 2010 Xenia Records

Barcodes

Label Code: LC 00902

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Mama Africa* by Maysoon featuring Miss Autumn Leaves is like a musical journey across Africa. Released in 2010 in Germany, it blends pop, folk, and African sounds into three unique mixes of the same song. Each version—South Africa Mix, Cape Town Mix, and Massai Mix—gives the track a distinct vibe, celebrating different cultural influences. Fun fact: the artwork was done by Yvonne Bachmann, while the music itself was crafted by a team of talented composers like Kurt Hierold and Silvana Stein. It’s not just an album; it’s a vibrant mix of voices, styles, and stories.