LISTEN IN: II
LISTEN IN is our monthly spotlight on new music.
This week: Charlotte Adigéry, Poke and The Colours That Rise.
Charlotte Adigéry
Zandoli pa té ni pat, zandoli pa té ni pat, zandoli pa té ni pat, zandoli pa té ni pat, zandoli pa té ni pat, zandoli pa té ni pat, zan-, the hypnotic lyrics from French born, belgian dwelling musician, Charlotte Adigéry from just one of the unique tracks on the artists’ four track EP 'Zandoli'. To try and fit the artist into just one genre would be silly, as she states on her FB: “So, yes, this could be called experimental, but not as a reference to the genre. More like: if we put Mentos in a Coke bottle and shook it for 32 seconds, would it explode?” and her second EP puts her unpredictable sound front and centre.
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Poke
So we blinked and it was September, but if you’re trying to keep summer going for a little longer (we deserve), check out 'Osso' by Dutch rapper Poke. His Surinamese heritage shines through on the calypso/afrobeat inspired track, where he covers the ups and downs in relationships. Coupled with the tongue in cheek video, it’s nothing but “good vibes”. Have a listen and pour one out for carnival.
The Colours That Rise
Released earlier this year ‘Grey Doubt’ is the brainchild of producer duo Simeon Jones and Nathanael Williams and from the first track, you’re introduced to a different world. A place where deep bassline and trippy synths combine — oh, and where there are black people on mars. And why not?
As the artists explain: “We wanted to make an audio documentary with some music about a secret history, or what some people might call a conspiracy theory – that black people live on Mars.” Once you strap in for the ride, the rest of the album takes you on a journey through genres. From trip hop, to electronic gems, to neo soul, funk and even dabbles in soulful house — take a listen to the escapist audio documentary.
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