340ml

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340ml is a Mozambican band that emerged in 2000, celebrated for its bold and distinctive sound - a vibrant fusion of Reggae, Dub, Jazz, Afrobeat, and an eclectic mix of global influences. Their name, derived from the 340ml size of a common beverage can in Southern Africa, symbolizes both their cultural roots and their unfiltered authenticity.

Formed in Johannesburg, South Africa, by four Mozambican friends - Pedro da Silva Pinto (vocals), Tiago Correia-Paulo (guitar), Paulo Chibanga (drums), and Rui Soeiro (bass) - 340ml’s music reflects the unique intersection of their Mozambican heritage and their experiences in South Africa’s vibrant multicultural melting pot. While their origins lie in Mozambique, it was in Johannesburg that they honed their experimental sound, blending the rhythms and soul of Africa with global genres to create something entirely their own.

The band’s music is a masterful blend of African rhythms with elements of Reggae, Jazz, and Dub. Their lyrics, thought-provoking and poetic, often touch on themes of identity, migration, social justice, and cultural pride. 340ml’s debut album, Moving (2003), was released independently before being picked up by SONY Music South Africa. The album received critical acclaim, with the hauntingly beautiful track “Midnight” becoming an anthem of a generation. Its evocative lyrics and hypnotic rhythm still resonate with fans today, cementing its place as a defining piece of the band’s legacy.

Their follow-up, Sorry for the Delay (2008), further solidified 340ml as one of the most innovative acts in the African music scene. It not only won the South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Alternative Album, but also took home the award for Best Engineered Album, a testament to the album’s exceptional production.
Over the years, the band has garnered numerous accolades and nominations, and their music has appeared in various compilations and soundtracks. They've played on some of the most prestigious stages across Africa and Europe, earning acclaim for their powerful, mesmerizing live performances that have captivated audiences around the world.

Though 340ml disbanded in 2012, their impact on modern African music endures. Their bold fusion of cultural heritage and global sounds has inspired a new wave of African artists to experiment and push boundaries. Through their music, 340ml has helped put Mozambican music on the map, and their legacy continues to inspire and influence musicians today. The band remains a symbol of the creative spirit and the power of cross-cultural collaboration - a true testament to the evolving sound of modern Africa.

Top tracks

10
Australopithecus
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
02:52
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
06
The Untitled Song
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
04:31
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
03
Fairy Tales
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
03:38
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
09
Lesson One
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
03:01
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
04
Make It Happen
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
03:58
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
12
Radio 75
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
02:59
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
01
Regents Park
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
03:47
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
11
Sorry for the Delay
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
05:33
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
03
Midnight
340ml
Moving
03:40
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo
07
Kubrik
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
04:32
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
08
Saint Leu
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
03:15
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
05
Moodswing
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
01:24
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
02
The Other Side
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
03:56
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga

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  • Discography
Albums
(P) 2018 340ml Music
13-08-2021
I Don't Know
01
Lesson One
340ml
I Don't Know
02:40
Composers: Pedro Da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
02
Wedding Song (Live_)
340ml
I Don't Know
02:48
Composers: Pedro Da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
03
That Lovin- Feeling
340ml
I Don't Know
02:46
Composers: Pedro Da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
04
Guardians Of Peace
340ml
I Don't Know
03:57
Composers: Pedro Da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
05
340ml- Lesson 101
340ml
I Don't Know
02:37
Composers: Pedro Da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
06
That Lovin- Feeling (F.BW)
340ml
I Don't Know
02:46
Composers: Pedro Da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
07
Wedding Song
340ml
I Don't Know
11:02
Composers: Pedro Da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
(P) 2003 340ml Music
04-10-2019
Moving
01
Shotgun
340ml
Moving
02:29
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo
02
Hang On To Yourself (Rachel)
340ml
Moving
03:18
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo
03
Midnight
340ml
Moving
03:40
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo
04
What Happens In between
340ml
Moving
00:37
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo
05
Early Morning
340ml
Moving
01:44
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo
06
Shotgun Backleft
340ml
Moving
01:41
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo
07
Supermodel
340ml
Moving
02:31
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo
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(P) 2018 340ml Music
01-01-2008
Sorry For The Delay
01
Regents Park
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
03:47
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
02
The Other Side
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
03:56
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
03
Fairy Tales
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
03:38
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
04
Make It Happen
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
03:58
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
05
Moodswing
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
01:24
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
06
The Untitled Song
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
04:31
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
07
Kubrik
340ml
Sorry For The Delay
04:32
Composers: Pedro da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo - Paulo Jorge Chibanga
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Singles
(P) 2025 Intascore under exclusive license to Next Music
14-03-2025
Midnight (Black Motion Remix)
01
Midnight (Black Motion Remix)
340ml
Midnight (Black Motion Remix)
06:22
Composers: Mpho Ngoato Thobejane - Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Rui Soeriro - Tiago Correria-Paulo - Pedro Pinto - Thabo Roy Mabogwane
Ash Ismael
11-03-2022
Fairy Tales 2.0
01
Fairy Tales 2.0
Ash Ismael
Fairy Tales 2.0
03:54
Writer: Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Pedro Da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo / Composers: Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Pedro Da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo
Ash Ismael
07-03-2022
Radio 75 2.0
01
Radio 75 2.0
Ash Ismael
Radio 75 2.0
04:57
Writer: Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Pedro Da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo / Composers: Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Pedro Da Silva Pinto - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Tiago Correia Paulo
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℗ 2011 Soulistic Music
01-01-2011
Elevation
01
Elevation (Intro)
Culoe De Song
Elevation
01:48
Composers: Siyabonga Culolethu Scelo Zulu
02
Let The Sunshine (Album Version)
Culoe De Song
Elevation
09:48
Composers: Siyabonga Culolethu Scelo Zulu - Rui Miguel Soeiro - Paulo Jorge Chibanga - Tiago Paulo
03
The One (Album Version)
Culoe De Song
Elevation
05:40
Composers: Siyabonga Culolethu Scelo Zulu
04
Call Me (Culoe De Song Remix) (Remix)
Culoe De Song
Elevation
06:42
Composers: Siyabonga Culolethu Scelo Zulu - Dominic C. Peters - David A. Poole
05
Make You Move (Album Version)
Culoe De Song
Elevation
06:11
Composers: Siyabonga Culolethu Scelo Zulu
06
Yini Ngawe (Album Version)
Culoe De Song
Elevation
05:41
Composers: Siyabonga Culolethu Scelo Zulu
07
Woman Woman (Album Version)
Culoe De Song
Elevation
07:13
Composers: Siyabonga Culolethu Scelo Zulu
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℗ 2017 Mlok Productions
15-06-2018
Jungle Fever
01
Jungle Fever
Mxo & The Peppercorns
Jungle Fever
04:12
Writer: Mxolisi Lokwe / Composers: Mxolisi Lokwe
02
Nkwenkwezi
Mxo & The Peppercorns
Jungle Fever
03:33
Writer: Mxolisi Lokwe / Composers: Mxolisi Lokwe
03
Flavour of the Moment
Mxo & The Peppercorns
Jungle Fever
03:29
Writer: Mxolisi Lokwe / Composers: Mxolisi Lokwe
04
Body Flows
Mxo & The Peppercorns
Jungle Fever
05:45
Writer: Mxolisi Lokwe / Composers: Mxolisi Lokwe
05
Inkulu
Mxo & The Peppercorns
Jungle Fever
03:32
Writer: Mxo / Composers: Mxo
06
Julie
Mxo & The Peppercorns
Jungle Fever
05:03
Writer: Mxo / Composers: Mxo
07
Bring Back the Love
Mxo & The Peppercorns
Jungle Fever
03:50
Writer: Mxolisi Lokwe / Composers: Mxolisi Lokwe
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