MAAFA, a groundbreaking Afro-Progressive Hardcore punk ensemble, has announced the release of their debut full-length album, “Because We Are,” which will hit the market on June 19, 2023. The album is set to redefine the hardcore punk scene and the heavy music landscape with its raw energy, unyielding spirit, and unapologetic lyricism. The band’s founder, composer, and vocalist, Flora Lucini, an Afro-Brazilian bassist, has been at the helm of this sonic revolution for the past two decades, leaving a trail of awe and inspiration in their wake.
“Because We Are” is a testament to MAAFA’s unyielding determination and unwavering commitment to their craft. The album takes listeners on an introspective pilgrimage through the depths of the human experience, unraveling a different layer of the band’s artistic prowess with each track. To set the stage for their forthcoming masterpiece, MAAFA has released the electrifying single “Deficit,” which offers a glimpse of the immersive journey that awaits within the album’s depths.
MAAFA’s name is derived from the Swahili word for “disaster” or “catastrophe,” referencing the transatlantic slave trade and its impact on the African diaspora. The band has adopted the moniker to acknowledge the impact of that era and reshape it as a signpost for their subversive message and sonic onslaught.
Based in Brooklyn and with roots in Washington, D.C., MAAFA is expanding the limits of the hardcore punk genre with their masterful infusion of traditional African instrumentation. Their captivating rhythms underscore sophisticated, layered strings with the trademark abrasiveness of D.C. and N.Y. Hardcore. Guiding these arrangements are Flora Lucini’s poignant lyrics, which reflect the power of pedagogy, music, and resistance.
Through their fiery blend of sophisticated musical arrangement, heaviness of hardcore, and defiant lyricism, MAAFA has amassed a devoted following of fans captivated by their unique blend of genres and uncompromising artistry. Their incendiary stage presence leaves audiences spellbound and yearning for more, while their message inspires action.
Because We Are Track Listing:
1. Origém (Intro)
2. Welfare
3. Deficit
4. Libation
5. A Luta Continua (Interlude)
6. Filha Da Luta
7. Not Your Exotic
8. For The Culture (ft. Christylez Bacon)
9. Dichotomy
10. Blindspot
Release Date: June 19, 2023
Record Label: Fuzz Therapy Records
