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Sami Rizk Shares New Album ‘idle’

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1 year ago

March 28, 2024

Sami Rizk is a versatile rapper, songwriter, and producer. He returns with his brand-new album, idle. This highly anticipated project showcases Sami Rick’s unique musical style and marks a significant milestone in his career.

The artist’s evolution is evident in his discography showcasing his deep-rooted passion for music. idle, will captivate listeners with its infectious beats and raw energy. The 22 tracks merge alternative, indie, hip-hop, and rap. The compilation cultivated a vision and lifestyle that would eventually lead him to his third album.

It’s bursting at the seams with human understanding and experience—emotion, expression, interpersonal conflict, and personal struggle. It draws on a colourful interpretation of what it means to be, idle. It’s normal for people to feel lost, stagnant, or even useless sometimes. He connected with the millions of people who have similar struggles and stories by using the different dynamics between songs and inspiration from hundreds of artists. Whether it’s referencing Tyler, The Creator’s authentic self, or the dramatic obsession of artists like Van Gogh, Sami Ruzk used his experience of maturing into a young adult.

idle, showcases Sami Rizk’s musical prowess while highlighting his ever-growing musical talent, commitment to artistic evolution, and his authenticity. Sami Rizk continues to push boundaries and explore new musical horizons. His artistry shines through his latest release complimenting his entire music discography to date. Sami Rizk is looking to continue to dive deeper into the music industry as a creator and inspirer.

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Waz-u drops ambient gem ‘Vermillion’ ft. Lilyg

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13 hours ago

April 25, 2025

Don Reed

London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Waz-u returns with his second album, Preludes: Dusk Psalms, set for release on 16 May 2025 via independent label Biodiversity. The 15-track record further refines the artistic depth of his debut, blending electronic textures and classical compositional techniques in an intricate, immersive listening experience.

Ahead of the album release, Waz-u is dropping an exclusive vocal version of ‘Vermillion: G Major’ from the album, accompanied by its original instrumental version. ‘Vermillion’ with Lilyg will be released on 18 April 2025, evoking intimate indie-folk and pop and follows the release of a vocal version of ‘Lament’ with Tom Norrington. ‘The singles are a way to give a voice to the atmosphere of the record and to lyrically encapsulate some of the themes explored,’ explains Waz-u. ‘Lily and Tom are good friends of mine and have both been listening to early iterations of these preludes – it felt right to involve them directly on this record.’

‘Preludes: Dusk Psalms’ marks a new branch of Waz-u’s emerging sound, guided by the duality of tradition and innovation. Combining his musical roots in early ‘90s dub techno and classical music, the album weaves carefully layered synthesizers and electronics to evoke the ambience of sacred music — from the gentle timbres of a choir or an organ to the quiet, open, and reverberating spaces of a church. Also featured throughout the album is experimental musician G9 LUV, who creates textures and drones by bowing his bass guitar, resulting in cello-like sounds. The release follows Waz-u’s 2024 debut LP, Prayer For Dawn, which merged dub, techno, and electronica in an exploration of the ritualistic traditions associated with both organized religion and dance.

Bringing the album’s themes to life, Waz-u will celebrate the release of Preludes: Dusk Psalms with a special performance at Our Holy Redeemer in Clerkenwell, London on 14 May 2025. Set against the church’s resonant acoustics, the event will feature live performance arrangements, including a choir, with further details to be announced soon.