TORONTO - Karl Wolf says much of his success is owed to his breakout hit “Africa,” which is why he’s decided to revisit the track with a new remix to mark its 15th anniversary. Compared to his original cover, the new version has a quicker tempo and a more pronounced layer of synths. The song arrives as Karl Wolf, born Carl Abou-Samah, embarks on his whirlwind countrywide tour starting on Nov. 24. Inspiration for the 2007 remix of “Africa” hit him while he was listening to dance hall in a taxi in Montreal. When he ventured away from Sky to become a solo act, he didn’t see much success on the charts until the original “Africa” remix took off.

Source: CBC News October 26, 2022 23:02 UTC