During a star-studded weekend at Sun City, Ballantine’s ambassadors Black Motion stole the show and walked away with two incredible SAMA awards for Best Duo Group and Best Dance Album.
As well as the infamous Boiler Room sessions, the platinum-selling duo Black Motion, recently embarked on a six-month campaign, Ballantine’s Beat of Africa in search of sounds that make South Africa – and Africa – unique.
After collecting, curating and collaborating the use of everyday sounds, rhythms and beats, Black Motion have co-create one incomparable album: the Ballantine’s Beat of Africa that is now officially available for download – http://www.thebeatofafrica.com/#/download
Music is the heartbeat of Africa. It inspires us, moves us and brings us together. The partnership between Ballantine’s and Black Motion is rooted in authenticity and music; the belief that staying true to what you believe in produces results beyond expectation. The Beat of Africa album echo’s this ethos by creating an album that is distinctly unique; the product of country and continent-wide sharing, collaboration and a common love of African-inspired music.
“When we are in studio we don’t like to rush things; we take our time. We are not intimidated by the next big thing or act, we stay true to ourselves and we stay true to our music”. – Black Motion, Ballantine’s ambassador and award-winning music duo
Black Motion’s own sound is defined by the unordinary: the beats that come from staying true to their music. Ballantine’s wants to congratulate Black Motion for their SAMA success and Staying True to their sound and their roots.
To celebrate this incredible duo, make sure you download their most recent album Ballantine’s Beat of Africa: http://www.thebeatofafrica.com/#/download
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About Black Motion
Hardworking and humble, Black motion have followed their own music path and have stayed true to their unique sound and format. The duo behind the hit Banane Mavoko and the gold-selling album Fortune Teller are now bringing their signature sound to the Ballantine’s Beat of Africa. By picking and mixing the submissions, they’re helping build the sound of a nation.