Watch The Basics Get In Touch With Kenyan Culture In New Clip

5 June 2015 | 12:38 pm | Staff Writer

The video for 'Tunaomba Saidia' was created entirely by a local crew in the African country

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Stalwart Aussie outfit The Basics have unveiled yet another taste from their forthcoming full-length album The Age Of Entitlement with the colourful new video clip for their tribally influenced cut Tunaomba Saidia.

To ensure the accompanying clip evoked a sense of authenticity, The Basics travelled to Nairobi and Machakos Town, in Kenya, conscripting a crew entirely sourced from the local population to put together their vision.

Those with a keen ear may pick up on a seeming incongruity between the song's lyrics, which detail harrowing experiences lived by humans dwelling in war-torn African countries, and its ebullient, upbeat instrumentals. However, the band say this is all perfectly intentional, telling a YouTube commenter who noted the discrepancy: "You are correct, but the song also serves an an homage to the Benga style of music and video-making that inspired it, and it was all conceived, produced, choreographed and shot by a local Kenya crew."

Check it out below.

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The clip was edited by Tyga and Melburnian filmmaker Ryan Gaskett, with production by DJ Kinyash and The Basics. The Age Of Entitlement will be released on 14 August. Pre-orders are available now via the band's website. Order before 14 July to score a free badge-button and 'Postcards From Abbey Road' collection.