AKA’s LEVELS Album Reissued On Vinyl For 10th Anniversary. Celebrating a decade of its groundbreaking release, AKA‘s iconic album LEVELS has been reissued on vinyl. This special edition marks the 10th anniversary of the album which has become a milestone in South African hip-hop.
The reissue features remastered audio quality, ensuring that fans experience the album with enhanced sound. In addition to the original tracks, the vinyl edition includes exclusive artwork and a commemorative booklet that delves into the album’s creation and impact.
Taking to Instagram, AKA‘s business partner Raphael Benza introduced the vinyl, sharing that the Levels album is of great personal significance to him. He noted that it represents a pivotal moment in AKA’s musical journey across the African continent.
“#ThrowBackThursday to this monumental album LEVELS – it holds a great significance to me (personally and professionally), was pivotal to AKA’ s trajectory and to the music scene in Africa. We experience the blended influence of U.S hip hop , SA hip hop and Afrobeat laid on a bed of iconic South African music samples.
“This album was the first of its kind. 💿 This album will continue to be rediscovered by the faithful and new. 💿 This re-engineered 10 year anniversary album is now available on vinyl. R.I.P Kiernan J. Forbes #AKA your spirit and music will live forever,” wrote Benza.
LEVELS originally dropped in 2014 and quickly cemented AKA’s status as a trailblazer in the industry. With hits like “Congratulate” and “Jealous,” the album showcased his unique style and lyrical genius, resonating deeply with a wide range of fans in Africa.
