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Kwaito Heat That's Cooler than Alaska

Kwaito Heat That's Cooler than Alaska

Alaska Accuse (1999)

In the northernmost regions of Alaska, such as Utqiaġvik (formerly known as Barrow), winters are notoriously frigid, with temperatures often plunging below -40°F (-40°C). So, it’s no surprise that when a South African Kwaito group was searching for a name to evoke “coolness,” they landed on—well—Alaska. (Talk about a name that’s literally too cool for school 😂)

The group Alaska, which rose to fame in the early 1990s, is celebrated for their “chilled” beats (pun intended) and smooth lyrical style. A prime example is “Accuse”, which is today’s song. The ultra hot track (sorry, had to do it again 🥶) dives into real-life issues faced by their community, shining a spotlight on the prevalence of crime and its consequences. It narrates incidents of break-ins and robberies, revealing how perpetrators often shift blame onto one another rather than taking responsibility.

Obviously, that’s not cool at all. So, stay in school, kids! 😎

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