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Daymè Arocena's first album in nearly four years is a surprising sonic stew of adventurous yet accessible, jazzy Afro-Caribbean R&B. The 32 year-old Afro-Cuban sensation, whose distinctive voice is equally smooth and powerful, wraps herself in slick modern production techniques to craft sensuous neo-soul that doesn't sound like anything else, near or far, old or new.
Informed by and infused with the religious principles of santeria, Alkemi not only reflects its inspiration through its use of modern sounds deeply informed by centuries-old ones, but the songs themselves are about the power of transformation (especially the closer, "Die And Live Again"). The cover image shows the artist clad in gold powder, appearing to be lost in ritual. This is music to move your body to; it's not somber or obscure. These are songs you sway and get up off your feet to.
The delirious and joyful "American Boy" will appeal equally to fans of Celia Cruz, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Sade. After heading to Puerto Rico from her then-home of Canada to record this, her fourth studio album, Arocena chose to stay put. The entire album is smooth and absolutely contemporary, thanks in large part to noted producer Eduardo Cabra (Calle 13). "Suave y Pegao" mixes bossa nova and urbano stylings while featuring reggaeton singer Rafa Pabön on guest vocals. This musical prodigy has been a professional singer since she was just eight, so she's won the right to reinvent herself and represent her heritage by forging new pathways forward. © Mike McGonigal/Qobuz
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Eduardo Cabra, Producer, Programming - Daymé Arocena, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Jorge Luis “Yoyi” Lagarza, Keyboards
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Eduardo Cabra, Producer, Programming - Diego Centeno, Percussion - José David Pérez, Drums - Jorge Vistel, Trumpet - Daymé Arocena, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Maikel Vistel, Saxophone - Janice Maisonet, Saxophone - Geandelaxis Bell Carbonell, Trombone - Jomar Santana, Trombone - Jorge Luis “Yoyi” Lagarza, Keyboards
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Eduardo Cabra, Programming - Jorge Vistel, Trumpet - Daymé Arocena, MainArtist - Maikel Vistel, Saxophone - Bayoán Ríos, Guitar - Rafa Pabön, MainArtist - Geandelaxis Bell Carbonell, Trombone - Aniel Someillan, Bass - Hector “Coco” Barez, Percussion - Jorge Luis “Yoyi” Lagarza, Keyboards
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Eduardo Cabra, Producer, Programming - Diego Centeno, Percussion - Daymé Arocena, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Aniel Someillan, Bass - Jorge Luis “Yoyi” Lagarza, Keyboards
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Eduardo Cabra, Producer, Programming - Jorge Vistel, Trumpet - Daymé Arocena, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Geandelaxis Bell Carbonell, Trombone - Jorge Luis “Yoyi” Lagarza, Keyboards - Sheyla del Bosque, Flute
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Eduardo Cabra, Producer, Programming - Vicente Garcia, Composer, Vocals, FeaturedArtist - Jorge Vistel, Trumpet - Daymé Arocena, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Maikel Vistel, Saxophone - Bebo Dumont, Drums - Geandelaxis Bell Carbonell, Trombone - Rafael Aldama, Bass - Jorge Luis “Yoyi” Lagarza, Keyboards - Javi “King Javius” Perez, Guitar
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Eduardo Cabra, Producer, Programming - Diego Centeno, Percussion - Daymé Arocena, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Jorge Luis “Yoyi” Lagarza, Keyboards
2024 Brownswood Recordings 2024 Brownswood Recordings
Eduardo Cabra, Producer, Programming - Diego Centeno, Percussion - Jorge Vistel, Trumpet - Daymé Arocena, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Maikel Vistel, Saxophone - Bebo Dumont, Drums - Geandelaxis Bell Carbonell, Trombone - Jorge Luis “Yoyi” Lagarza, Keyboards - Javi “King Javius” Perez, Bass
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Eduardo Cabra, Producer, Programming - Diego Centeno, Percussion - Daymé Arocena, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Rafael Aldama, Bass - Yaser Tejeda, Guitar - Jorge Luis “Yoyi” Lagarza, Keyboards
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Eduardo Cabra, Producer, Programming - Daymé Arocena, Composer, Vocals, MainArtist - Otoniel Nicolás, Percussion - Jorge Luis “Yoyi” Lagarza, Keyboards
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Album review
Daymè Arocena's first album in nearly four years is a surprising sonic stew of adventurous yet accessible, jazzy Afro-Caribbean R&B. The 32 year-old Afro-Cuban sensation, whose distinctive voice is equally smooth and powerful, wraps herself in slick modern production techniques to craft sensuous neo-soul that doesn't sound like anything else, near or far, old or new.
Informed by and infused with the religious principles of santeria, Alkemi not only reflects its inspiration through its use of modern sounds deeply informed by centuries-old ones, but the songs themselves are about the power of transformation (especially the closer, "Die And Live Again"). The cover image shows the artist clad in gold powder, appearing to be lost in ritual. This is music to move your body to; it's not somber or obscure. These are songs you sway and get up off your feet to.
The delirious and joyful "American Boy" will appeal equally to fans of Celia Cruz, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Sade. After heading to Puerto Rico from her then-home of Canada to record this, her fourth studio album, Arocena chose to stay put. The entire album is smooth and absolutely contemporary, thanks in large part to noted producer Eduardo Cabra (Calle 13). "Suave y Pegao" mixes bossa nova and urbano stylings while featuring reggaeton singer Rafa Pabön on guest vocals. This musical prodigy has been a professional singer since she was just eight, so she's won the right to reinvent herself and represent her heritage by forging new pathways forward. © Mike McGonigal/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:32:52
- Main artists: Daymé Arocena
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Brownswood Recordings
- Genre: World Latin America
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