5 Years Later, Sauti Sol’s ‘Midnight Train’ Is Still a Cultural Anthem – KBC Digital

When Sauti Sol released Midnight Train in June 2020, it marked more than just a new chapter for the band. It became a cultural landmark for East African music. Five years later, the album has clocked over 36 million global streams on Spotify, cementing its status as one of the most streamed Kenyan albums on the platform.

Put out via Universal Music Group Africa, Midnight Train was recorded between Nairobi, Johannesburg and Los Angeles. The 13-track album blends Afropop, soul and R&B, with standout collaborations from India Arie, Sho…