A quick glance at Elba Rose’s Spotify profile reveals a fierce, receptive artistic journey, a sign that the British songstress is successfully connecting with a real audience out there. How could it not be? Her music is impactful, nuanced and intense, blending sonic sharpness with vocal softness to create a constant emotional dichotomy. It’s all mirrored in the project’s lyricism, delving into personal hardship, mental health etiquette and societal reckoning.
‘Magdalene’ is Rose’s latest effort, a stunning six-track EP crowning a journey that started last year, with Elba releasing every single one by one. Analyzing the EP in its entirety, it’s obvious how everything makes sense. Championing dark electronica and hip-hop flavourings, ‘Magdalene’ develops among elegantly groovy beats and more spacious textural arrangements.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the record, the talented creative explains: “I didn’t want to show people that I was struggling but I realised opening up about it was such a huge weight off my shoulder. This EP was a massive form of therapy for me to process all of that. So I hope anyone going through the same thing will find it helpful to know they aren’t alone.”
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