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.
Lalala
Black Coffee Lyrics
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Ain't no limits, just keep going
I can't control what I'm feeling
Too deep in it, any minute (yeah, yeah)
Wanna take you places that no one can find
Put my lips on you, just to read your mind
Let me take you all the way now
Ooh, ooh
Can I invade spaces that no one would try?
Put your hips on me just to likkle whine
Can we take it all the way now?
Can I take you all the way down like this?
Ooh, ooh
You give me reason
You give me reason to light up the place
You keep me going
Keep me rolling, go without the brakes
Bring back your love again
Bring back your love again
I'm in again
You got me open
Who got you frozen? Don't know what to say
You got the motion
You keep me flowing, let me ride the wave
Into the morning
Until the daylight
Do it again, oh
Do it again, oh
Oh, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
I can show you things that would blow your mind
Gotta live for now, leave the past behind
Ooh, your touch is like a drug
Let's make up for all the love that we missed
Can I invade spaces that no one would try
Put your hips on me just to read your signs
Can we take it all the way now
Can I take you all the way down like this
Ooh, ooh
You give me reason
You give me reason to light up the place
You keep me going
Keep me rolling, go without the brakes
Bring back your love again
Bring back your love again
I'm in again
You got me open
Who got you frozen, don't know what to say
You got the motion
You keep me flowing, let me ride the wave
Into the morning
Until the daylight
Do it again, oh
Do it again, oh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, oh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, oh
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Will it be different than before?
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Oh, oh, oh
The song "LaLaLa" by Black Coffee is an upbeat, sensual track with an infectious beat that makes you want to dance. Upon listening to the lyrics, it is apparent that the song talks about a passionate, physical connection between two people. The first verse implies the overwhelming feeling that the singer is experiencing, with the second verse building on the initial emotion. The chorus then dives into how the person they are singing to makes them feel better and more alive. The phrase "You give me reason to light up the place" implies that the person in the song has brought light into the singer's life.
In the second part of the chorus, the singer says, "Bring back your love again; I'm in again." This implies that they had something before but lost it, and now they are experiencing it again. The most sensual part of the song is the verse where the singer describes how they want to take the other person "all the way down." They want to explore new places with the person they are singing to, and their touch is like a drug that they can't resist. The repetition of "La, la, la" in the chorus is a perfect complement to the rhythm and beat of the song, which is tremendously upbeat and infectious.
Overall, "LaLaLa" is a sexy, fun track that will make you want to move your body. The lyrics are straightforward and explicit, making it clear that the singer is consumed with passion for someone else. With the powerhouse vocals of the featured artist Usher, the track is a perfect combination of Black Coffee's unique sound and Usher's R&B influence.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel it overflowing
I'm overflowing with emotion and passion
Ain't no limits, just keep going
There are no limits, let's keep pushing and exploring
I can't control what I'm feeling
I'm overwhelmed by my emotions and desires
Too deep in it, any minute (yeah, yeah)
I'm fully immersed and could lose control at any moment
Wanna take you places that no one can find
I want to explore new and intimate places with you
Put my lips on you, just to read your mind
I want to kiss you and understand your deepest desires
Let me take you all the way now
Let me take you to new heights of pleasure
Let me take you all the way down like this
Let me pleasure you completely
Can I invade spaces that no one would try?
Can I explore new and intimate spaces with you?
Put your hips on me just to likkle whine
I want to feel the rhythm of your body as we move together
Can we take it all the way now?
Can we reach new heights of ecstasy right now?
Can I take you all the way down like this?
Can I pleasure you completely?
You give me reason
You inspire me and give me purpose
You keep me going
You keep me energized and motivated
Keep me rolling, go without the brakes
You keep me moving forward, even when it feels risky
Bring back your love again
I want to feel your love again
I'm in again
I'm ready to dive back into this relationship
You got me open
You've opened me up to new possibilities and emotions
Who got you frozen? Don't know what to say
I'm not sure what happened to you or how to help
You got the motion
You've got the rhythm and energy to keep us moving
You keep me flowing, let me ride the wave
You keep me moving forward and I want to enjoy this experience with you
Into the morning
Let's keep this going until the sun rises
Until the daylight
Let's keep this going until morning
Do it again, oh
Let's do this all again
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Music is a way to express ourselves when words cannot
Will it be different than before?
Will this experience be different from our past experiences together?
Oh, oh, oh
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: India Shawn, Lucky Daye, Mikkel Eriksen, Nkosinathi Maphumulo, Tor Erik Hermansen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mpumzipike4637
Black coffee and usher never promoted this song enough, this could've been a bigger song!!
@innocentdlamini672
Facts. It needed a video
@absaloj
Doesn’t need to. It’s perfect just the way it is.
@jcdx87
@@absaloj that's pretty boring
@Bradley064
It really needs a video shot in some township typical house video style
@edytaprakash8710
Ikr
@raquellost8433
Black Coffee is one of the best DJs out there, his music is unique! I would love to visit South Africa some day, but right now, listening to his music is enough, much love from Costa Rica!
@pumpkin19521
Usher can sing anything, love this because it’s dif and i love when he explores new sounds, and Black Coffee just gives it that extra 👌🏼African flavor. Nice work guys can’t wait for more . 👏🏽👏🏽🎵❤️🎵🔥🔥
@shay4093
Yeeessss! 💯 That man can body anything! Love him 🥰
@setsomabuza5609
This is just the perfect Spring, summer song... Loving this collaboration omw. Dankie Black Coffee and Usher you did justice...❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️❤️