I haven’t been able to stop listening to Mura Masa’s debut self-titled album since the moment I laid ears on this dance-pop triumph. The influences are obvious throughout the album, seeping through as a homage to the music of the 21st century, you can hear elements of Kanye, Tinie Tempah, SBTRKT, Azalea Banks, Major Lazer…the list goes on. But yet it demonstrates originality throughout, and upbeat contradictions of laid back vibes. The 2 collaborations with Bonzai on tracks ‘What If I Go?’ and ”Nuggets’ are a perfect example of the contradictions, ‘What If I Go?’ is the upbeat dance crowdpleaser, ‘Nuggets’ is the attitude hip-hop track.

‘Second To None’ featuring Christine and the Queens, marries together Christine’s soulful gaelic voice with drum & base breakbeats and steal drum introspection. Banjo interlude track ‘Give Me The Ground’ adds sun and dusk following on from the Charlie XCX ‘1 Night’ and straight after ‘All Around The World’ featuring Designer.

Oh, and I didn’t mention that it also features Damon Albarn!

Listen…..IT will make you feel great!