mari.ama x Habama Brothers – new single "E.A.B. (En Attendant le Bonheur)"
Celebrating cultural fusion and resilience through a rhythmic journey from Paris to Berlin.
June 20, 2025
mari.ama collaborates with the percussive duo Habama Brothers on "E.A.B.", a track that brims with cross‑continental dialogue, weaving French‑language vocals with vibrant Afrofusion rhythms. Born from a French slam poem and inspired by reflections in Berlin’s metro, the song’s title, “En Attendant le Bonheur,” echoes the Cameroonian poet Le Capitaine Alexandre’s invitation: “En Attendant le Bonheur, soyons heureux”
Throughout the song, mari.ama’s poetic lines glide over pulsing percussion — the Habama Brothers’ mastery of congas and djembe grounds the track in African rhythmic lineage, while subtle pop‑infused arrangements keep the sound contemporary. It’s a sonic exploration of shared humanity and perseverance: “a tribute to people who, despite centuries of exploitation, haven’t lost their joy, community spirit, and humanity,” drawing lessons Europe could learn today
In the charming lyrics video filmed partly in Dakar, you can see the artists inhabit their collaboration: “Out here, we meet on the edge of a dream … ready to collide we follow the light ride into the sunrise”. The visual underlines the track’s theme of hope and dance, while the audio reflects a beautiful hybrid of spoken‑word elegance and rhythmic momentum.
Listen to “E.A.B.” here.
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