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“Selenophile”: A Sonic Metamorphosis by Etoile Marley
In ‘Selenophile’, Etoile Marley channels the transformative power of the full moon, using the story of a woman who becomes a werewolf as a metaphor for empowerment. The song speaks to embracing one’s darker side and turning it into a source of strength. Known for her evocative, cinematic sound, Marley weaves dreamy synths with husky harmonies and circus-inspired xylophones and organs, a nod to her former career as a circus performer.
Marley’s journey into music was shaped by her diverse background as a performer, actress, and dancer, roles that have deeply influenced her artistic sensibilities. Her music is difficult to pin down to a single genre, often described instead as a mood—sensual, groovy, and cinematic. She records and produces her work in her home studio just outside London, blending her passion for storytelling, obscure words, and emotional depth into her songwriting.
LOUVE, the she-wolf concept album’s B-side, is where ‘Selenophile’ finds its home, exploring the themes of personal transformation and self-acceptance. Marley, now a mother, continues to produce her music solo, navigating both personal and creative challenges with a fierce sense of independence. With an album centered on obscure language slated for 2025, ‘Selenophile’ offers a taste of her evolving artistry, inviting listeners to embrace their own inner wildness.
Miami, FL Lyricist & Veteran MC Kingdom Kome goes to Colombia to fill his sweet tooth in a new double video and single(s) drop for “Mantecon” and “Arepa Mantecon.” The video (was filmed by Franco Imagemaker and Edited by David Sakolsky of Gusto Gold Productions)was shot on location in Medellin, which is also the home turf of producer The Equation Beats.
This is the first drop from the forthcoming full-length collaboration between the two entitled Arepa Y Manteca. Named for a traditional Colombian delicacy, according to Argentinian born Kingdom Kome “we decided to keep the project real paisa, which means countryman. This includes most of the album collaborators Colombian Raw, AjaxLo & CTraffik.”
Other album guests will include Che Uno, Sunez Allah and ParaNoize and the result is ominous instrumentals and grimy beats clashing with disrespectful lyrics in two languages.
Watch the official video for “Mantecon/Arepa Mantecon” here:
The genesis of this album grew out of a track that The Equation Beats produced for the duo project of Kingdom Kome & Che Uno known as Los Chicos Criollos featuring Crimeapple.
Watch official video for “Burundanga” ft. Crimeapple: https://youtu.be/AnB6RnMJ4Zk?si=FJ4Bk67rqR3CAzK6
Based on the strength of that song, Kingdom Kome and The Equation Beats kept it moving and lo and behold Arepa Y Manteca is on the way! In addition to the recent full-length drop D10S Sucio of Los Chicos Criollos, Kingdom Kome is also promoting Dirty Linens, a fully collaborative project with Brockton, MA’s G Fam Black.
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