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Nigerian born and Toronto primarily based artist Idris Lawal’s most up-to-date EP “Younger, Black & Blue” is garnering tons of rave evaluations—and for good cause. Lawal grew up within the world neighborhood—Nigeria Qatar, South Arica, and Canada—so his music provides listeners a style of many various cultures and sounds. They usually’re loving it.
“Drop” is an addictive music stuffed with afrobob beats and completely aligned trumpet highlights. Plus, the observe options artists Sydneee Coft, Jelani Watson, and Kyu.
“Gung Ho” additionally blends a phenomenal drum beat with a collection of brass devices. Lawal raps in a means that’s someway each stress-free and coronary heart wrenching—particularly when he pleads fly me as excessive because the solar go. He retains up the album’s momentum with the observe “Medals” that expertly blends, piano, brass, and guitar. It’s the proper music for a lazy summer season night time.
“Hey Colonizer” is a smoky, jazz tune with sturdy, emotional lyrics, whereas “Fools” is equally emotional, with a darkish melody that initiatives the intense matter of the music. In it Lawal sings of a love during which each companions search to idiot and damage one another.
“Omoge” is barely extra hopeful observe, once more incorporating a fascinating world music vibe that’s inconceivable to not love. We adored this music as quickly as we heard the lyics: She walked by one morning; stole my gaze with out no warnings; so swish she’s been right here earlier than.
The album ends with the ethereal observe “Heal,” that includes an fascinating, virtually echoed drum beat. The lyrics on this music are additionally actually optimistic, which instantly resonates with all listeners.
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