Hailing from Lusaka, 25-year-old singer-songwriter Bacci developed an interest in creating music while performing with his church choir as a child. Representing the next wave of Zambian music, Bacci takes inspiration from a careful blend of 90s R&B and early-aughts alt-rock. On his latest video single, “AUTO,” the inspiration shines through in the emotionally-resonant lyrics. Of the cathartic release, Bacci says it was written about “someone who didn’t know what they wanted. It triggered a lot of uncertainty for me and my emotions were always all over the place because of that.”
RANGE is excited to present the video premiere for “AUTO.” The video features Bacci and a crew of stylish friends simply enjoying the day tailgating and doing donuts. The scenery projects good times, while the song chastises a lover for putting up walls. Featuring a verse from fellow Zambian hip-hop artist, K.R.Y.T.I.C., the track puts Bacci’s falsetto to good use over a cool beat, perfect for cruising. Tap into our interview below to hear the rising singer’s take on Zambia’s new wave, singing in English, and his vision for his forthcoming debut.