:To be distinguished from Outhere, Belgian classical music label Out Here Records is an independent record label founded in 2004. The label is dedicated to Urban African music. It was set up by German American music journalist Jay Rutledge. The albums the label releases give a first hand view of the local popular music scenes of Africa. The label started out with two compilations done for the German label Trikont: Africa Raps (2002) and Mzansi Music - young urban South Africa (2004). The following albums have been released: *Alif - Dakamerap (OH 001) *X Plastaz - Maasai hip hop (OH 002) *Bongo Flava - Swahili rap from Tanzania (OH 003) *African Rebel Music - Roots Reggae and Dancehall (OH 004) *Lagos stori plenti - urban sounds from Nigeria (OH 005) *Urban Africa Club - Hiphop dancehall & kwaito (OH 006) *Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba - Segu Blue (OH 007) *Black Stars - Ghana’s Hiplife Generation (OH 008)
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