Swiss singer, songwriter, and producer Elijah Salomon launched his sixth album, Essenz, a undertaking that marks a turning level in his creative profession. The ten tracks mix reggae and dancehall with shades of afrobeat, soul, hip hop, and digital music, making a sound that’s trendy, deep, and but danceable.
The origins o f Essenz hint again to the 2021 lockdown, a interval throughout which Elijah spent lengthy days in his studio surrounded by synthesizers and samplers, experimenting with new sounds. The album emerged from that artistic exploration, transferring between the heat of human connection and the resilience required to face life’s challenges.
Songs like Mir Zwei and Whine Up rejoice the enjoyment and togetherness present in dance, whereas the title monitor Essenz delves into the seek for love and acceptance. In Fatou, Elijah pays tribute to the power of the Mandinka lady, accompanied by the sound of the West African kora and manufacturing from Nigerian artist Juwhiz. Tracks like Carry on Rocking, Stronger, and Blieb Starch encourage inside power and perseverance, conveying a message of hope that runs all through the album.
The album options Didi (Zurich, Switzerland), Chris Obasi (Zurich, Switzerland), Angel Doolas (Jamaica), Mike Brooks (UK/Jamaica), Joe Ariwa (UK), Huge Zay (Senegal), Diha Trawally (Gambia), and Kebba & Saow (Gambia). Different contributors embrace Michele Bochicchio (The Dubby Conquerors), Kirk Bennett (Beres Hammond), Delroy Hamilton (Raging Fyah), Nico Grosskopf (Koffee), and Colly Cisee, alongside Elijah Salomon himself.
Essenz is accessible on vinyl, CD, and digital platforms and it’s launched alongside the videoclip of All Night time Lengthy.
