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- Summary: The seventh full-length release for New York-based Ahmed Gallab was produced with Greg Lofaro.
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- Record Label: City Slang
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Afro-beat
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Q MagazineJul 2, 2019When it stumbles it can dissolve into musical Esperanto. But when the balance is right--as on Everybody's nod to original diversity icons Sly And The Family Stone--Depayse makes for scintillating listening. [Aug 2019, p.116]
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May 31, 2019It’s their most poppy and psychedelic-leaning work to date, bursting with colour and fuelled by a multicultural band featuring Elenna Canlas on keys and backing vocals, and Ish Montgomery on bass.
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May 31, 2019Dépaysé is as much a demonstration of the power of multiculturalism as it is an exploration of singular personal experiences, giving it both widespread appeal and sincere depth.
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May 31, 2019The rich palette of soulful musical styles he draws from is often at odds with his strangely plain American diction. Yet, the vivid tones of his African heritage transmuted through his Ohio upbringing are a major part of his story, and with his melting pot of styles, influences, and cultures, Sinkane sets out to prove that we can be many things at once and still find acceptance and love.
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UncutMay 31, 2019Though Depayse's lyrics are often weighty, the music is energetic and raw, a contrast that speaks to the immigrant experience writ large. [Jul 2019, p.34]
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Jun 3, 2019Dépaysé is for fans of Sinkane; new listeners might stop for a minute to appreciate the vibe before moving on.
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