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- Summary: The debut full-length release for the Congolese-born, Belgium-based artist features influences from African music, electronic, French folk, funk, hip-hop, jazz, and soul.
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- Record Label: Bella Union
- Genre(s): Rap
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Mar 23, 2018It’s a vivacious, impactful beginning which appeals both to the heart and the body. Yet, there’s also plenty of evidence of skilful management of sounds, elements being introduced and withdrawn at the opportune moment.
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Q MagazineApr 10, 2018Pop-house banger Bipolaire-Les Noirs and the double-jointed Afrobeats of Soleil De Volt show a knack for memorable hooks, while the album's meditative second act, not least the expansive Peau De Chagrin-Bleu De Nuit, brings emotional depth to a fascinating journey across cultures. [Jun 2018, p.106]
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UncutMar 23, 2018A powerful, unusual record. [May 2018, p.24]
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MojoMar 23, 2018Bursting with invention, energy and occasionally cheesy synths.[May 2018, p.95]
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Mar 23, 2018Baloji often presents a grand, cinematic vision here that can be thrilling in short bursts. Taken as a whole though, the sheer scale of 137 Avenue Kaniama can be a bit exhausting.
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