Kokoroko - Tuff Times Never Last

Tuff Times Never Last is a spirited and vibrant collection centred on togetherness, community, sensuality, childhood, loss and perseverance. Kokoroko retain the Afrobeat-jazz core of their earlier work while opening their palette to British R&B, neo-soul, West African disco, bossa nova, lovers rock and funk.

The London septet’s seasoned musicianship keeps the music grounded even as drum machines, synths and electronic textures enter the picture, creating a warm, optimistic record shaped by freedom, resilience and the joy of playing together.