J.P. BIMENI & THE BL - Free Me - CD

** Expanded edition with three extra tracks of the 2018 debut album by J.P. Bimeni & The Black Belts ** On his debut album "Free Me", Burundian-born J.P. Bimeni astonishes with a voice that recalls Otis Redding in his prime whilst resonating with the soul of Africa. A refugee who's been living in London since the early 2000s, Bimeni's songs of love and loss, hope and fear deliver with a conviction that comes from the extraordinary experiences life has thrown at him. On "Free Me", tough funk jams segue into deep southern soul and heartfelt ballads, with a unique vibe present throughout this modern funk-soul masterpiece thanks to Bimeni's uplifting style. Whether it's the conscious funk of 'Honesty', the defiant, empowering 'Fade Away' or the tearjerker 'I Miss You', with each twist and turn Bimeni displays an astonishing depth with his vocal range. The fact that Bimeni has lived a life most extraordinary and lived to tell the tale makes these songs even more resonant
About this Item

The item format is a CD
This specific sale is a new release, shipped direct from the manufacturer
The Artist Name is J.P. BIMENI & THE BLACK BELTS
The Title is Free Me

Condition New

Other Comments
** Expanded edition with three extra tracks of the 2018 debut album by J.P. Bimeni & The Black Belts ** On his debut album "Free Me", Burundian-born J.P. Bimeni astonishes with a voice that recalls Otis Redding in his prime whilst resonating with the soul of Africa. A refugee who's been living in London since the early 2000s, Bimeni's songs of love and loss, hope and fear deliver with a conviction that comes from the extraordinary experiences life has thrown at him. On "Free Me", tough funk jams segue into deep southern soul and heartfelt ballads, with a unique vibe present throughout this modern funk-soul masterpiece thanks to Bimeni's uplifting style. Whether it's the conscious funk of 'Honesty', the defiant, empowering 'Fade Away' or the tearjerker 'I Miss You', with each twist and turn Bimeni displays an astonishing depth with his vocal range. The fact that Bimeni has lived a life most extraordinary and lived to tell the tale makes these songs even more resonant: "When I was on my deathbed, after I'd been shot, they brought a priest to read my last rites," he remembers. "I looked at the priest and I said 'I don't feel like I'm going to die. I feel like I'm going to live long, meet the world and I'm going to prove to myself that the world is not just hate or killings.'" For Bimeni, music is a way to survive: "You can't entertain the pain of your problems all the time – you have to put them away and let something else fill the space where it's just been pain, worry and terror." This new edition includes three extra tracks only available on vinyl before: the driving instrumental 'Bangarang', a terrific version of the Spencer Davis Group hit 'Keep On Running', bursting with fiery organ, and a radio edit of album track 'I Miss You', an original composition imbued with Memphis and Muscle Shoals essence.

The Media Condition is New

This is new and unplayed

The Sleeve Condition is New

New unplayed

The Tracks of this item include:
1. Honesty Is A Luxury (4:19)
2. Same Man (3:14)
3. Don't Fade Away (3:43)
4. Stupid (4:10)
5. Pain Is The Name Of Your Game (2:43)
6. Bangarang
7. Better Place (3:39)
8. Madelaine (3:52)
9. I Miss You (5:08)
10. Free Me (3:33)
11. Moonset (3:52)
12. Keep On Running
13. I Miss You (Radio Edit)


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Location ID 659z

iHaveit SKU ID 1353240829

Unique Reference Number 2810156587