Two worlds uniting, that of rhythm and dreamy electro-design, and that of haunting tribal vocals that whisper intention and depth – Professor DrSufi unites the catchy and contemplative, for the uniquely melodic and evocative single Ravens In El Dorado.
Arranged around a colourful production of keys and tropical rhythms, Ravens In El Dorado goes on to weave in a fascinating and distant vocal lead, spoken word intriguing and contrasting the optimism of the music, before offering an essential twist of mainstream appeal with the second voice and catchy hook that it brings.
Fantastical storytelling is a huge part of the Professor DrSufi sound – exploration of philosophical ideas, alongside eclecticism of design that consistently pushes genre labels aside.
Consider The El Dorado Wind – the style is familiar, the instrumental and the two dynamic voices intriguing as ever, but now we’re guided by saxophone and a distinct piano pattern. The female vocal also brings a longer-form melody to relay the stages of this story, before we resolve and drop into the euphoric energy and simple repeating sentiments of the hook.
This track is boldly memorable, an earworm for sure, and finely produced so as to really let the music and intentions take you somewhere new. The set-up is focused yet playful, occasionally warped and skipped for added character and fun, and these traits stand tall throughout the Professor’s catalogue.
With Phantoms Rival, eighties drum hits and euphoric synths meet effected vocals for a bright and ethereal listen loaded with optimism and apparent unity. It’s a song that feels designed to bring people together, with catchy melodic fragments and a big beat to really suit the accompanying sunset visuals that light up the video.
The hook has a touch of Post Malone melodic rap to it, then we get a classic dance-pop verse, a softer voice, unaffected, and a twist of poetic contemplation and self-expression that adds effective dynamic. A defiant highlight and a personal favourite from Professor DrSufi so far.
Lastly in recommendation is Man Caves – a new direction depicting one last wave of creative freedom to elevate the philosophical musings and ambient, upbeat embrace of the Professor DrSufi sound. This one stands alone for its tribal and contemporary qualities, its hypnotic backdrop and the scenes and details woven in that fascinate.
Professor DrSufi is a multifaceted professor, intertwining aspects of philosophy, alchemy and mystical melodies to ‘unravel the secrets of existence’. His creativity is unrivalled, and his repertoire is vast and wonderful, intentional and moving – a pleasure to escape into, proving both intriguingly unique and broadly comforting by design.
