Lahai is enchantment in motion. Sampha's return is so palpably spirited that the six-year wait feels immediately compressed. This sophomore album from the UK artist features nearly-indescrible magic.
Seriously, this album is so animated and familiar at the same time. The vocals are outstanding. The songwriting and music are uniquely suited to each other, feeling unfettered and bounded all at once. Even the mixing carries a humanistic touch. In this ... read more
“I got the strap, I gotta carry ‘em” wow so edgy and woke
The music video complements the song sure, and it was provocative for the moment but it just reminds me how infantile our pre-George Floyd era racial discourse was. Still a good message I guess