Dear Mama (B Flow song)
| "Dear Mama" | |
|---|---|
| Single by B Flow | |
| from the album Dear Mama | |
| Released | April 7, 2016 |
| Recorded | 2016 |
| Genre | Afro-Pop |
| Length | 4:48 |
| Label | Money Music Records |
| Songwriter(s) | B Flow |
| Producer(s) | KB Killa Beats |
"Dear Mama" is a song by Zambian singer and songwriter B Flow and the title track from his fifth studio album Dear Mama (2016).[1][2] It was written and composed by B Flow with production handled by Killa Beats 'KB'. It was released in March 2016, as the lead single from the album.
"Dear Mama" is a song where B Flow tells a story of the problems faced during his childhood and he cries out why his late mother – the Genesis of his victory story is not here to dine to the success. He also reminisces about the Kabwe days.[3]
Composition and meaning[edit]
"Dear Mama" was written and composed by B Flow. It features some parts of the President of the United States Barack Obama's speech during the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) in Washington DC where he was also endorsed by the US President.[4][5]
Song meaning[edit]
The song was sung in Nyanja and English where B Flow cries out why his late mother – the Genesis of his victory story is not here to dine to the success. He also reminisces about the Kabwe days where he moved from selling sweets on the streets of Kabwe to rubbing shoulders with Barack Obama. In his own words from the song, B Flow is "dining with Kings and Queens".[3]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dear Mama [6]" |
| 3:30 |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Label | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
 Zambia
|
February 2016 | K-Army | Digital download |
| 7 April 2016 | CD |
References[edit]
- ^ "B Flow Releases New Album – Dear Mama". MWAPE CHISAKA. Archived from the original on 21 April 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ^ "B-Flow launches 'Dear Mama'". Africa News Hub. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ a b "B FLOW'S INSPIRATIONAL STORY". Hildah Lumba. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
- ^ "Zambia Musician Gets Shoutout From President Obama for Highlighting Article Against HIV/Aids". Globalvoices.org. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ "Brian Bwembya recognized by President Obama". Zambia Embassy. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ^ "B Flow Releases New song – Dear Mama". KAPA187. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
External links[edit]
- Zambian artist "B Flow" recognized by president Barack Obama
- B Flow - DEAR MAMA (Official Video)