Ep.32 | Kelela | Raven

In Part 1 we explore the mesmerising (but opinion dividing) 2nd
album by Kelela, 'Raven'.   In Part 2 we play 'Spin it or
bin it?' ... but do we really? The theme this month is our
favourite De La Soul tracks ... is anyone really going to bin a
De La Soul track?

Part 1 | Album of the Month | Kelela | Raven

It's Joey's choice this month and we're focusing on an
intriguing, vibe of an album called Raven by Ethopian-American
artist Kelela. It's 15 tracks, over an hour and plays out like a
late-90s, early-00's post club mix tape. There's lots of opinions
on this album, in the critical sphere they're almost universally
(really) positive, the album being on of the best reviewed albums
of the year. However, its a 100%, unquestioning love-in on This
Is Not Happening.


Go listen to the album - Here

Go watch some videos - Here

Go buy some of their stuff - Here



A few 'Raven' that we highly recommend checking out;


A really interesting review of the album by BPM - Here

'Unmistakably Black' interview with Mixmag - Here

Live Jimmy Fallen performance of 'Enough for Love' -
Here



Part 2 | Spin It or Bin It | De La Soul tribute
After the sad passing of Trugoy the Dove, we pay
tribute to De La Soul. This is the 1st time that the question
'spin it or bin it' is completely redundant.
Nolan chose - Stakes is HighGuy chose - So No
GoDavid chose - Trying PeopleJoey chose - I am I
be

Check out our 16 track De La Soul tribute playlist (4 tracks
each) can be found - Here (this is a good one!)


Next Month
In part 1 Nolan brings 'Fuse' by Everything But the
Girl as our Album of the Month, in Part 2 we play 'Spin it or bin
it' with new tracks for the last 3 months.


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