With mixed African and Brazilian origins, Alpha Petulay is uniquely positioned to enlighten the global music scene with material that’s forward-thinking and incredibly eclectic. She does exactly that in ‘LISTEN’, the Paris-based songstress’ latest effort. A ten-track album, the record encompasses everything we could ever wish for: from classic Afrobeat grooves to Latin percussions, passing through electronic elements and modern folk stylings.
Everything plays a role in making ‘LISTEN’ the most heterogeneous collection of music we have come across. For instance, take the opener and title track ‘Listen’; boasting afro pop and ska influences, it’s built on organic instrumentation and powerful groovy rhythms. Follow-up ‘Abishe’ shifts the scripts completely, embarking on a kaleidoscopic journey through cowbells and modern synths melodies.
Petulay’s evocative and shape-shifting vocals are always present, sometimes with a keen roster of collaborators around her. Overall, ‘LISTEN’ is as wide as the world itself – drawing inspiration from everything and everywhere, the record is a must-listen, and it will blow the listeners’ minds. Just as it blew ours.
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