1) - Durban-born (So… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named Black Coffee:
1) - Durban-born (South Africa) Nkosinathi Maphumulo has been on the music scene for over a decade but only got his break a few years ago. Nkosinathi, otherwise known as Black Coffee, is popular for his smash hit remixes, most of which have dominated the airwaves in the past couple of years.
This maestro DJ and producer forged his musical background with his school choir and by studying the keyboard. He studied music in Durban because he felt that as a producer, he had to deepen his overall musical knowledge, develop his listening skills and advance his knowledge of music theory.
2003 saw Black Coffee starting to put his first project together. He revealed that his first album was created using very basic music-making software. “I don't know how to explain the production stages of my album because all I did was put down the basic ideas that I had. I didn't use any MIDI controllers or anything along those sophisticated lines. All I did was program the beats.”
After the successful 12” release of Black Coffee’s underground hit ‘Kwanele’, Kronologik brings you the self-titled debut album from South Africa’s prolific awarding winning DJ/producer.
Nathi ‘Black Coffee’ Maphumulo began his DJ career back in 1994 while still in High School. While studying Music in Natal Technikon, he formed ‘Shana’ – a band that has gone on to record and release four albums. In 2001 he was offered an opportunity to freelance for various clubs and promoters until securing a residency at Voodoo Lounge nightclub - the most happening club of it’s time. In 2003 he was chosen as one of two South African participants in the Red Bull Music Academy which jumpstarted him into the South African DJ scene. So much so that he was given the prime weekend dance slot on Umhlobo Wenene (Saturday’s 8-10) – a show featuring the most international DJ’s on South African radio. In 2006 Black Coffee triumphed in the category of Best Dance Album at the prestigious South African Music Awards and in 2007 he was picked to play at the Red Bull Music Academy lounge at the Sonar festival in Barcelona. Black Coffee has played alongside the cream of local and international DJ’s including Little Louie Vega, Alix Alvarez, Franck Roger, Charles Webster, DJ Spinna and Osunlade.
Now ‘Black Coffee’ - the SAMA award winning album gets an international release through Kronologik Music. Twelve tracks of deep, soulful, afro house music featuring artists such as Mabe Thobejane, Busi Mhlongo, Shana and Mafikizolo.
The album also includes Black Coffee’s remixes of classic tracks like Hugh Masekela's 1972 masterpiece, 'Stimela', Thandiswa's 'Kwanele' and ‘S Khuzile’ by Brothers Of Peace - all in his inimitable Kwaito style. If you are wondering what Kwaito is - its South Africa’s home-grown music that is based on US house music infused with South African melodies and rhythms.
Other well known Black Coffee tracks that have already done the rounds on the underground house circuit are featured on the album. Tracks like ‘Happiness’, the big hit from the DJs At Work compilation album, ‘Love Life Generation – House Generation’ and the deeper than deep soulful classic ‘Music’ which was included on Keith Thompson’s ‘Worlds Collide Volume 1’.
One listen to this album and you’ll see why it scooped the Best Dance Album award at the South African Music Awards.
2) - Чёрный кофе (Cherniy Kofe/Black Coffee) a Russian heavy metal band, singing both in Russian and in English.
3) - A Swedish band (http://www.blackcoffee.se/)
4) - Black Coffee is a famous jazz group from Split , Croatia active since 1993.
In 1996. they released their first album titled simply "BLACK COFFEE". Album features such stars of Croatian music as Oliver Dragojevic and Gibonni, as well as guest appearance by famous Croatian actor Bozidar Alic. The composition "Night & Day" featuring Oliver, wins Croatian discography award "Porin" in the category of Best Jazz Performance.
Ever since has the group performed at numerous jazz and ethno festivals (Lagano, lagano; Hrvatski Jazz Sabor; Springtime Jazz Fever; Liburnia Jazz Festival; Alpe-Adria Jazz Festival; Baloon 2; Porin itd.), releasing 5 albums until this day. The most successful performances include concert at first SPLIT JAZZ FESTIVAL, which has also seen performances by names of world jazz scene such as McCoy Tyner, Michael Brecker and Trilok Gurtu, JAZZ FOR PEACE festival in Pescara alongside James Williams, Larry Willis and Bobby Watson, and numerous guest performances in neighbor countries.
http://www.blackcoffeejazz.com/index.php
5) - Black Coffee is a jazz quintet formed in Sheffield.
http://www.blackcoffeemusic.co.uk/
6) - Black Coffee is a Houstone Hardcore band. With one release (Self Titled) and one in the making. Check it out!
http://blackcoffeetx.bandcamp.com/
7) - Black Coffee is the original name of the Columbus, Ohio, USA based rockers South of Eden.
I Barely Know Her
Black Coffee Lyrics
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You're flaunted
That whiskey keeps me going
You're strung out
I'm tied up
Feel like I don't belong
I know it
All I lawd
I won't stop
Oh hell no
Not till I got you on my throat
You're hypnotizing me, yeah
Why when I turn my back to you
You're mumblin'
Sigh when I come back your way
Try to do my best for you it's troublin'
Lies surrounding you
I'm coming
On stronger
Your trance it holds me longer
I feel so
Diluted
Got me shooting arrows with Cupid
But you won't come around, oh
Why when I turn my back to you
You're mumblin'
Sigh when I come your way
Try to do my best for you it's troublin'
Lies surrounding you
Why when I turn my back to you
You're mumblin'
Sigh when I come your way
Try to do my best for you it's troublin'
Lies surrounding you
The song "I Barely Know Her" by Black Coffee is about a complicated and tumultuous relationship between the singer and a woman he is attracted to. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer is pursuing the woman despite her involvement with someone else. He is under the influence of whiskey and feels tied up in her spell. He tries to make things work with her but is troubled by the lies surrounding her.
The chorus of the song is repeated throughout, with the singer questioning why the woman seems to be mumbling and sighing when he is with her. He tries his best to make things work, but is still troubled by the lies that surround her. As he continues to pursue her, he feels that he is being hypnotized by her and is unable to break free from her spell.
The song deals with themes of desire, obsession, and the complexity of relationships. The singer is driven by his attraction to the woman, but is unable to fully understand her motivations and intentions. The haunting electronic beats of the song add to the overall feel of tension and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coming
I'm making a move towards you
You're flaunted
You're showing off and being provocative
That whiskey keeps me going
Drinking whiskey gives me energy and motivation
You're strung out
You're addicted and messed up
I'm tied up
I'm emotionally invested and unable to leave
Feel like I don't belong
I feel out of place and disconnected
I know it
I am aware of my feelings
All I lawd
Oh my God
You're boyfriends blowing your phone
Your boyfriend is calling and bothering you
I won't stop
I'm determined and persistent
Oh hell no
Absolutely not
Not till I got you on my throat
I want to have you and keep you close to me
You're hypnotizing me, yeah
You're very attractive and captivating to me
Why when I turn my back to you
Why do you act differently when I'm not looking
You're mumblin'
You're saying things under your breath
Sigh when I come back your way
You're not interested or excited when I return
Try to do my best for you it's troublin'
Even when I try my hardest to please you, it's still a problem
Lies surrounding you
You're surrounded by deceit and dishonesty
On stronger
I'm becoming more intense and forceful
Your trance it holds me longer
Your influence on me is becoming more powerful and lasting
I feel so
I am experiencing
Diluted
Mixed up or confused
Got me shooting arrows with Cupid
I'm trying to make you fall in love with me
But you won't come around, oh
But you're not interested in me
Writer(s): Ihab Mohammed Omran, Justin Shane Young, William Thomas Mccullough
Contributed by Julian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Black Coffee
Dirty Honey
Royal Blood
Rival Sons
Black Pistol Fire
The Black Keys
The Blue Stones
The Last Internationale
Nothing but Thieves
Goodbye June
Crobot
Reignwolf
Band of Skulls
The Amazons
Parlor Mob
...and the list continues...
So much amazing rock music out there. Unfortunately, barely recognized. But I don't care. I'll always find the good rock music. And it finds me! ❤️
@EliteRealtyIdaho
Would LOVE to see Black Coffee and Dirty Honey together! Thank God ROCK IS BACK!
@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696
Death to pop country and hip hop...
@vstarrgirl
Been looking through comments on Dirty Honey vids to find some good music. Discovered these guys and fell in LOVE.
@robertbrown368
rock never went away
@rio2nyc
Dirty Honey would be better if the singer was less Robert Plant
@theragingdolphinsmaniac4696
@@robertbrown368 Not for me, no. But since broadcast media has pushed poop country and hip hop. Greta Van Fleet has blown the doors off and rock is on its way back :)
@Dwendele
What a night! I discovered Dirty Honey and Black Coffee within 20 minutes of each other!
Music making me feel young again
@nathanmace3936
Same! What the fuc* have I been doing.
@chrisbr1969
Pershing87, try The Winery Dogs next.
@Dwendele
@@chrisbr1969 Ive been a Mike Portnoy fan since the beginning of Dream Theater, so I'm well aware of Winery Dogs. Good choice though!