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Kokoroko

Afrobeat, Jazz-Funk, Highlife·Music·established·United Kingdom
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Quality and recognition well-matched
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LISTENERS
849K
CHAMPIONS
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London-based septet formed in 2014, led by Sheila Maurice-Grey and Onome Edgeworth, fusing Afrobeat, jazz, funk, and West African highlife. Their breakthrough track 'Abusey Junction' went viral with over 57 million YouTube views and won Track of the Year at Gilles Peterson's 2019 Worldwide Awards.

FREQUENTLY ASKED (4)
Q:Is Kokoroko underrated?

Kokoroko has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. Their current fame level is "established" which our analysis suggests does not reflect their artistic quality.

Q:What genre is Kokoroko?

Kokoroko works in Afrobeat, Jazz-Funk, Highlife originating from United Kingdom (London). As a music artist at the "established" level, Kokoroko has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Afrobeat scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Kokoroko have?

Kokoroko has approximately 849K monthly listeners on Spotify. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Why isn't Kokoroko more famous?

With a Gap Score of 0/100, Kokoroko's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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