From Atlanta, Georgia comes Raury, the man behind the critically acclaimed mixtape Indigo Child released in 2014. From out of nowhere, the tape established Raury as one to watch, his big ideas and ability to seamlessly move through genres gaining attention around the globe. He’s bound to draw even more attention with his debut album All We Need.
Much like Indigo Child, the album finds the young songwriter exploring many contrasting music styles. From the title track’s sonic soundscapes and the tribal drum beats of Revolution and Forbidden Knowledge, to the light acoustics and delicate vulnerability of Mama and Kingdom Come, the album reveals the singer/songwriter’s extremely diverse range. Raury blends together elements of electronic, folk, rock and hip hop to create a truly unique sound.
Amid all of the interweaving genres, All We Need’sfolk and indie rap elements stand out the most. This is particularly evident on tracks like Wooden Manor II, Trap Tears and Love Is Not A Four Letter Word.
Also brought into the mix is Devil’s Whisper, a gloomier, somewhat sinister companion to God’s Whisper from Indigo Child. With lyrics “You better run, run from the devil,” and an intense driving drum, Raury’s created a stark contrast between the two tracks both lyrically and melodically. The album finishes up with the uprising sound of Friends, featuring Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello.
Clearly a young man with an unapologetic attitude about his surroundings, Raury’s All We Need promotes altruistic love, peace and unity in an unexpected approach.
BY PHOEBE ROBERTSON
