Kokoroko: Tempos Dificeis Sempre Passam (12" EP, indie exclusive, marble vinyl) [BROWNSWOOD]

Why you'll love it

London's Kokoroko hand their 2025 album Tuff Times Never Last to four Brazilian artists, and the title (Portuguese for "tough times always pass") says it all. Onome and Nyron Higor, Luedji Luna, Aleh and Bruno Berle each take a song somewhere new, from warm MPB to a dubby take on "Da Du Dah".

This edition

• Indie exclusive
• 12" EP
• Marble vinyl
• 4 remixes

About the album

Kokoroko made their name blending West African highlife and afrobeat with London jazz, so a trip to Brazil feels like a natural next stop. This EP plays like the album's sun-soaked cousin.

Perfect for anyone who wore out Tuff Times Never Last.

Also at Kops: more Jazz

Tracklist

1. Da Du Dah (Onome remix, featuring Nyron Higor)
2. Never Lost (Luedji Luna remix)
3. Da Du Dah (Aleh remix)
4. Closer To Me (Bruno Berle remix)

On Brownswood Recordings.