Boasting over a million plays across nearly two-dozen original singles, LA-based Joseph Rutakangwa has carved out an impressive niche within modern music, the likes of Avani and I Am Meant For you building further upon a naturally distinct and evocative style.

For the new release, Joseph returns to the poetic reflections and optimism of his earliest work, and in the process gifts listeners a feeling of positivity, self-belief, and lasting calm.

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The performance is stunning, gentle and expressive yet versatile and even powerful when necessary. As a writer for other singers, collaboration is a key aspect of Anthony Hemsey’s repertoire, and in this case the feature name KATESCOPE represents an elusive vocalist – an element of unexpected mystique amidst an otherwise deeply personal but also beautifully cinematic, evocative story.

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Underling hints of influence from the likes of Bowie in certain vocal tremors and inflections, alongside an otherwise folk-pop writing style akin to The Beatles, Toxicon utilizes classic doo-wop vocal harmonies and colourful keys riffs, to maintain a sense of bounce and beauty that’s consistent with the lyrical reflections.

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