Nigerian born Vicktor Taiwò, moved to the UK as a child, he is now based in London. His debut album ‘Joy Comes In Spirit’ was released in June 2018.
This is a majestic sweeping album, full of incredible vocals, soundscapes, ideas and creativity.
It is an album by an artist, in the true sense of the word, a real artist. It features layers upon layers of sounds and influences. At 14 tracks and 51 minutes, it consistently surprises you and draws you in. It is soul, it is r’n’b, it is dance, it is prog, it is a plethora of everything.
Sound influences hint across a majestic kaleidoscope including Sade, Kanye, Pink Floyd, Radiohead (there is even a hint of Thom Yorke esque vocals on ‘tDS (Surf)’ and album opener ‘Breathe In’). Yet Vicktor Taiwò creates his own musical universe.
There are so many highlights on this album, particular mention goes to ‘Letters I Wrote’, ‘Shovel Midnight’.
Get ready to immerse yourself in Taiwò’s musical universe.