Raiza Biza Feat. Jdro – Chapati

Rwandan New Zealand rapper and lyricist Raiza Biza returns to the fray with his first single in two years, ‘Chapati’ featuring Fijian Australian hip-hop/R&B artist Jdro.

Named after the flatbread no curry is complete without, the song’s uptempo bounce sees the two friends trading stories about tearing up Melbourne’s inner-city streets and music venues over a stripped-down, percussive instrumental produced by the multi-genre beatmaker and DJ Skinni. While reflecting on shutting down Section 8 and Ferdydurke, Raiza Biza reminds us why he’s still got the crown. After the hypnotic hook, Jdro shouts out Burn City’s nightlife with engaging style, before letting the beat fade out.

Two minutes and twenty seconds of pure dancefloor heat, ‘Chapati’ is a window into Raiza Biza’s forthcoming new album [insert name here], an energetic project that continues to tell the story of a singular artist who has spent decades walking between worlds. In October, he will return to New Zealand for the first time in two years to perform at the inaugural edition of UFC star Israel Adesanya’s Afrosoul festival in Auckland alongside the likes of Burna Boy, Victony, and Darkoo.