née pauline & ol' burger beats: i am leaving
Francisco Espregueira
One of O Sótão’s long favorite producers, Ol’ Burger Beats is now one of the most praised and acclaimed names in the European hip hop scene, having attained that status result of one high-karat-gold record after the other. He returns to this platform with a mesmerizing album alongside his sister. I Am Leaving is a family affair. After three years of songwriting and recording, Née Pauline presents her debut, performing smoothly over the seductive, jazzy beats of her brother.
Based on vintage bossa nova and soul samples, the instrumentals are mixed with Pauline's melodies, lyrics and vocals in English and Spanish. I Am Leaving contains seven tracks that talk about transitions, changes from one state to another both physically and mentally. Everything, as per usual in the Norwegian’s work, together with the timeless quality of Née Pauline’s voice, is incredibly well polished - leaving behind stress to find relaxation, leaving places to find another, opening up to new perspectives and also the tough goodbyes. Via HHV, I Am Leaving is available on vinyl. Smooth.