It's been a long, strange trip for Johan Hugo and Esau Mwamwaya, the Swedish-Malawian duo behind The Very Best's exuberant global pop, which crosses continents as well as musical genres. It's also a trip, according to Johan, with no end in sight. "We're constantly evolving," he says with a laugh. “This time we really wanted to make a record that could be played by a band," says Johan. Wanting to get away from big city life, Makes A King was recorded in a small village; 5-hour drive from Malawi’s capital Lilongwe and features local artists and musicians.

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