Description
Confucius MC and multi - instrumentalist Bastien Keb team up on Shabaka Hutchings’ Native Rebel Recordings for their debut album, Songs For Lost Travellers, set for release on February 7th, 2025. Gilles Peterson calls Bastien Keb 'a truly original talent', and Kae Tempest credits Confucius MC as 'a huge influence on my life, character, and rhyme - style'. This album is a unique blend of rap, folk, and jazz, creating a spiritual triumvirate unlike anything the artists have made before and perhaps any existing record. The duo infuses the album with honest and direct knowledge from their life experiences. There's grief in the notes, a sadness balanced by the understanding that grief is a protest against emotional numbness. The record invites you to a meditative state, embracing solitude and restlessness, with the thought that peace is as close as death. Instead of a professional studio, they used home recordings and first takes, adding an intimate touch. On 'Tell Me Lies', the room static makes you feel like you're in their apartments. On 'Gutters', Keb plays guitar while watching TV as Con searches for the right vocal pocket.
Using this vinyl LP is simple. Just place it on a working turntable, gently drop the needle on the record, and enjoy the music. When handling the record, make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting fingerprints or dirt on it, which could affect the sound quality. Store the vinyl in its protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Don't stack too many records on top of it to prevent warping. If the record gets dirty, you can use a vinyl record cleaning brush to gently clean the grooves. Remember, this album is a unique piece of art, so handle it with care to keep enjoying its beautiful blend of rap, folk, and jazz for a long time.
