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Blue Capricorn Delivers Masterful Tune ‘FANTÔME, JE NE RESSENTIRAI RIEN’
Blue Capricorn, the brainchild of Latinx and Dallas-based multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Rodrigo Caraballo-Marin, is making waves in the music scene with his genre-blending and sonically adventurous projects. Renowned for his ambient moodiness and eerie soundscapes, Blue Capricorn draws inspiration from a diverse array of genres, including dream pop, jazz, bolero, and experimental music. His influences range from the atmospheric stylings of Nicolas Jaar and Portishead to the emotive sounds of Billie Holiday and Frank Ocean.
His latest single, ‘FANTÔME, JE NE RESSENTIRAI RIEN,’ features the enigmatic Jacks Haupt and stands as a testament to his unique approach to music. This track was meticulously crafted to highlight Haupt’s talents while immersing listeners in Blue Capricorn’s signature sound. Rooted in ethereal drum machines and synths, the song’s melancholy vibe weaves together elements of trip-hop and experimental indie, creating an emotive and complex auditory experience.
The collaboration between Blue Capricorn and Jacks Haupt is a serendipitous blend of creative energies. Rodrigo describes Jacks’ music as reminiscent of a modern-day Amy Winehouse with a clear influence from 90s trip-hop. He had long envisioned a track steeped in the essence of trip-hop but knew it required the right collaborator. Upon discovering Jacks’ music through a friend, he realized she was the perfect fit. “She has the voice, the energy, and the niche for it,” he reflects. Their collaboration took shape when Rodrigo sent Jacks the instrumentals and backing vocals, which she eagerly embraced. The track came to life in a single night at Michael Briggs’ studio in Denton, Texas, encapsulating the raw and spontaneous energy of their creative partnership.
Blue Capricorn’s versatility as an artist shines through in this latest release, demonstrating his ability to craft emotive storytelling through captivating productions. His music consistently delivers an atmospheric and haunting vibe, inviting listeners into his meticulously constructed soundscapes. With high production values and an ever-expanding creative vision, Blue Capricorn is steadily carving out his niche in the music industry.
As he continues to evolve and experiment, Blue Capricorn remains committed to his love for music, pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories. ‘FANTÔME, JE NE RESSENTIRAI RIEN’ is not just a single but a glimpse into the future of an artist who is unafraid to blend genres and create something truly unique.
This October, Hip-hop inna yardie style (old school fusion between reggae and hip-hop) collective L’Entourloop are set to rock UK stages, with shows in Liverpool, London & Bristol. Their Bristol date at The Trinity Center and their first London date at Village Underground are already SOLD OUT, leading to a second London date being added to deal with the high demand that L’Entourloop’s unforgettable shows create.
The dates will see L’entourloop hitting higher than ever as they perform tracks from their huge back catalogue, as well as their latest 20 track album “La clarté dans la confusion” (“Clarity in Confusion”).
Produced in their now legendary Bandulu Studio, the new album is a result of a patient production process, carried out with care and passion. Throughout the album, L’Entourloop testifies in its own way via a puzzle of film samples, of this strange period that we have just gone through collectively, using all its savoir faire when it comes to make the people dance.
Since 1964, when the song “My Boy Lollipop” flooded the European radio airwaves, L’Entourloop’s love for reggae and its culture has never stopped growing. With this third album, they wanted to pay tribute to the legendary pioneers of this incredible movement – artists and producers such as Tom Wong, Count Machuki, Prince Buster and Lee “Scratch” Perry. An album which is a true declaration of love for soundsystem culture and its children – reggae, dancehall and hip-hop.
The success of their previous albums “Chickens in Your Town” (2015) and “Le Savoir Faire” (2017), with their famous “Banging Hip-Hop Inna Yardie Style” quickly brought L’Entourloop into the spotlight, along with their hundreds of shows performed all over Europe. The mysterious collective continues to bring together an ever-growing audience around the world, as proved by their hundreds of millions of plays on music platforms.
True lovers of vinyl and old cinema, in their perpetual quest for the ultimate sample, the insatiable diggers kept their fans waiting by first dropping the excellent DJ-Mix “Start From Scratch” in the summer of 2021, followed by a series of 3 official remixes, including the Reunion Island anthem “Li Sem”.
Another striking characteristic of L’Entourloop is the great ability of King James and Sir Johnny to gather incredible guests from around the world. Whether with Skarra Mucci and their now classic “Dreader Than Dread” or their excellent EP “Golden Nuggets” (2019), Capleton for the extravagant remix of “Burn Dem Down”, producer Panda Dub they collaborated with on “Le Bonheur” or French singer Biga Ranx for their hit “Push The Limits”, L’Entourloop has the gift of giving birth to collaborations that mark the spirits.
With no less than 32 guests from all over the world, MCs fling lyrics like guns like in a western movie and the new album is no exception!
On the reggae side, Jamaican legends such as Ken Boothe and Bounty Killer meet new generation stars such as Alborosie, Kabaka Pyramid, Queen Omega and Marcus Gad. On the hip-hop side Chali 2Na from legendary US group Jurassic 5, Swedish MC Promoe from Looptroop Rockers, US rapper Rêverie, the excellent JuJu Rogers, French beatmaker Degiheugi and the irresistible South African female rapper Dope St Jude all make appearances.
The UK vibe can also be felt with features from jungle and dancehall pioneers General Levy and Tippa Irie as well as heavyweights of the grime scene Flowdan, Lady Chann and Killa P. Fellow French artists are also in the spotlight with guests such as Big Red, O.B.F and Manudigital. To complete this amazing cast, L’Entourloop has once again called on the incomparable Troy Berkley from Bermuda and the talented trumpeter N’Zeng, formerly of Le Peuple de l’Herbe, to accompany the collective on the road alongwith a new addition – excellent Dutch rapper BlabberMouf, who has just joined the killer new live show.
L’Entourloop UK Tour 2024
05/10/2024- Liverpool (UK)- Hangar 34
06/10/2024- London (UK)- Village Underground – SOLD OUT
07/10/2024- London (UK)- Village Underground
08/10/2024- Bristol (UK)- Trinity Center- SOLD OUT
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