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| Released | January 31, 2019 (2019-01-31) |
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| Label | Sauti Sol Entertainment |
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- "Melanin"
Released: November 21, 2017
- "Girl Next Door"
Released: January 10, 2018
- "Afrikan Star"
Released: February 14, 2018
- "Rewind"
Released: March 27, 2018
- "Short N Sweet"
Released: May 17, 2018
- "Tujiangalie"
Released: August 22, 2018
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Afrikan Sauce is the fourth studio album by Kenyan band Sauti Sol, released on their eponymous record label Sauti Sol Entertainment. Primarily an Afropop and R&B record, Afrikan Sauce marked a departure from the traditional acoustic sound of the band's previous albums. It features guest appearances from Patoranking, Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Vanessa Mdee, Yemi Alade, Khaligraph Jones, Nyashinski, Bebe Cool, Mi Casa, Toofan, Jah Prayzah and C4 Pedro. The album comprises thirteen tracks and was supported by the previously released singles "Melanin", "Girl Next Door", "Afrikan Star", "Short N Sweet" and "Tujiangalie". Afikan Sauce received positive reviews from music critics, who characterized it as a "game changer" and commended it for having "substantial replay value". The album won Album of the Year in Africa at the 2019 All Africa Music Awards.