Dua Saleh, di actor wey dey popular for im role as Cal Bowman in Netflix‘s ‘Sex Education,’ don release im debut album titled ‘I Should Call Them.’ Dis album no be just any album; it be a fusion of different music genres wey show Saleh’s unique talent.
The album start with ‘Chi Girl,’ a track wey feature haunting string arrangement and Saleh’s ethereal vocals. As you listen, electronic percussion come in and introduce a tale of desire, making you feel like you dey in a different world. Tracks like ‘Want‘ blend indie pop and electronica, giving you dat moody and sensual vibe, similar to what you hear from Amaarae or Majid Jordan, but with Saleh’s own twist of rock, R&B, and rap.
Saleh no dey afraid to take risks in music. Since 2017, dem don dey release music, and dis new album show say dem don sharpen their craft well. For example, ‘Time & Time Again,’ which feature Indian R&B artist Sid Sriram, be a slow and sexy track wey use strings and percussion to create a beautiful sound. ‘Bo Peep‘ mix rap, electronica, and Latin instruments, showing Saleh’s vocal range and versatility.
Thematically, the album move from sweet and suggestive to laidback bravado. Saleh’s lyrics be poetic and complex, making you want to listen over and over. The album also feature other artists like serpentwithfeet and Ambré, adding more depth and variety to the project.
‘I Should Call Them’ be an album wey full of surprises, and it show say Dua Saleh be one of the forefront artists in the next wave of genre-fluid music. If you like experimental pop and avant-pop, dis album be one you should definitely check out.
