Delivering passionate, melodic vocals in his native French, Kinshasa-born star Férré Gola is one of the most commanding figures in contemporary African pop. His early professional years were spent as a member of the popular band Wenge Musica, where he developed a recognizably vibrating vocal style. And Gola's only become more prolific over recent years—he released three volumes of his QQJD series in 2017 alone—as his creative energy just seems to snowball. Hits like the explosive "Boss" and "Seben" especially show the heady mix of his shout-to-the-rafters singing and warp-speed percussion.