GRAMMY® winner, chart-topper, international icon, and now… sonic wizard? Matt B is back at it, and this time he’s not just dropping hits—he’s dropping dimensions. That’s right, ALKEBULAN II is stepping into the Dolby Atmos realm on March 28, and let’s just say… your ears are in for the ride of their lives.
Already a triumph in every sense of the word—GRAMMY® win? Check. Abbey Road Studios recording session? Check. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra? Double check!—ALKEBULAN II was never just your average album. It’s a global sonic feast, a cultural celebration, and now, thanks to Dolby Atmos, it’s also basically a magic carpet for your headphones.
Let’s talk vibes: “NO WAHALA,” which snagged Best Song – Short Film at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, is the kind of track that gets under your skin in the best way—uplifting, unapologetic, and rich with rhythm. And in this Atmos version? The drums jump out, the strings swirl around you, and Matt B’s vocals sound like they’re sitting right next to you on the couch, offering a heartfelt TED Talk in melody form.
The whole project is stacked with collaborators who are just as iconic—hello, Nomfundo Khambule and Sekou Andrews—and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is out here proving classical music can slay. And don’t even get us started on the visuals. The ALKEBULAN II short film (co-directed by Matt B and Angela V. Benson) is part travelogue, part music video, part spiritual journey—with stops in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Swakopmund, and Windhoek that’ll have you itching to book a flight and call your ancestors.
If you’ve somehow missed the memo: Matt B isn’t just making music—he’s curating entire worlds. From topping charts in Japan and China to being crowned one of Ranks Africa’s ‘100 Most Influential People in Entertainment,’ the man is a walking, singing, directing, award-collecting powerhouse. And now, with the Dolby Atmos edition of ALKEBULAN II, he’s basically remixing reality.
So grab your fanciest headphones, clear your schedule, and get ready to be transported. This isn’t just an album—it’s an experience. It’s Matt B, turned all the way up. Listen on Apple Music here.
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