Starting the new year off with a ravenous ambition, Australian-based producer, soul aficionado, and overall performance artist extraordinaire Al Kenizo has started 2025 with determination to take their place in the limelight. Having released a relentless stream of singles over the past few months, the artist has given their fans every opportunity to get a sense of their musical proclivities as they showcase their talents to the world at large. As they continue to release their music track by track, gaining momentum with every record, their latest single “Don’t lock me out” stands as a marquee example of the gift this artist has to captivate a room with their unique style, blending of old world passion and new aged sensibilities.
The piece starts with an uptempo beat as we quickly feel a rush of energy through the opening stanza. The blend of traditional handplayed percussion and bass woodwind instruments blend with the insense bass overtones of the underlining beat that easily let the listener take in the meaning of this music and puts us into a headspace that inspires energy as well as relaxes the soul.
The artist’s productional abilities are showcased with every verse throughout the track, constantly giving merit to their accomplishments as a musician. Kenizo’s ability to foster an atmosphere of danceability without overwhelming the senses feels comparable to other pioneers of the genre such as Diplo or Kygo, as they progressively pay homage to dance music of the 70’s while ushering the classic movement into a new generation.
Written by Nick Gumas
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