Ep.32 | Kelela | Raven

In Part 1 we explore the mesmerising (but opinion dividing) 2nd album by Kelela, 'Raven'.   In Part 2 we play 'Spin it or bin it?' ... but do we really? The theme this month is our favourite De La Soul tracks ... is anyone really going to bin a De La Soul track?Part 1 | Album of the Month | Kelela | RavenIt's Joey's choice this month and we're focusing on an intriguing, vibe of an album called Raven by Ethopian-American artist Kelela. It's 15 tracks, over an hour and plays out like a late-90s, early-00's post club mix tape. There's lots of opinions on this album, in the critical sphere they're almost universally (really) positive, the album being on of the best reviewed albums of the year. However, its a 100%, unquestioning love-in on This Is Not Happening.Go listen to the album - HereGo watch some videos - HereGo buy some of their stuff - HereA few 'Raven' that we highly recommend checking out;A really interesting review of the album by BPM - Here'Unmistakably Black' interview with Mixmag - HereLive Jimmy Fallen performance of 'Enough for Love' - HerePart 2 | Spin It or Bin It | De La Soul tributeAfter the sad passing of Trugoy the Dove, we pay tribute to De La Soul. This is the 1st time that the question 'spin it or bin it' is completely redundant.Nolan chose - Stakes is HighGuy chose - So No GoDavid chose - Trying PeopleJoey chose - I am I beCheck out our 16 track De La Soul tribute playlist (4 tracks each) can be found - Here (this is a good one!)Next MonthIn part 1 Nolan brings 'Fuse' by Everything But the Girl as our Album of the Month, in Part 2 we play 'Spin it or bin it' with new tracks for the last 3 months.We've been writing a blog for years come and have a look - https://thisisnothappening.net/We've been writing the blog for years come and have a look - https://thisisnothappening.net/