Ghostpoet
Ghostpoet
One of the most exciting new acts today, Ghostpoet’s tracks are laced with dub, grime and etheral synths. His debut effort “Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholy Jam” is laden with mellow, left-field hooks and catchy melodies, all anchored by Ghostpoet’s baritone as he details the hardships of being a twenty-something in this day and age. The record earned him a nomination for the 2011 Mercury Music Prize.
Ghostpoet’s sleepy style owes little to previous generations of British artists: it is a chilled delivery of experimental hip hop with brooding wisdom sharpened by his anxiety. He is joined by vocalist Fabiana Palladino, whose soft lilt contrasts wonderfully with his rough hewn voice. The production carries without hitch into the live environment, where a live band bolsters his sound.
It is rare for an up-and-coming artist to already have a unique, established sound – don’t miss this chance to see it live!