AUTO LOLA - SONATA FACTION PRESENTS: IDIOMATIC
words below by Surrealistma/Opaline
DC-based collective, Sonata Faction has banded together to have some fun on their debut release, “Idiomatic.” The six-track EP is a heartfelt, uplifting, and, above all, luminous offering from producers Black Moses, Jelani Kwesi, Pat Cain, and lead rapper-vocalist Auto Lola at the helm.
For Auto Lola, this project represents the culmination of six years of writing and producing. The single, “Leap of Faith, shows the artist “jumpin in” at his most charismatic. “Fresh til the day I die,” he warbles in a bubblegum cadence, swaddled by his collaborators’ looping, gelatin production.
“Idiomatic” denotes “expressions that are natural to the native speaker,” or “appropriate to the style of music associated with a particular period, individual, or group.” For Auto Lola, it is simply, “the definition I connected the most with.”
Backed by punchy, insistent percussion on “Wayward RM,” the artist assures, “I got a remedy / I got community.” “Idiomatic” is filled with as much pulsing bass and poppy synths as it is hope and affirmation and that’s what makes this EP undeniably loveable.
“Idiomatic” sounds like a genuine smile from a stranger or a rainbow reflecting light in a puddle after noon’s rain—unassuming, yet overwhelmingly positive. Well done, Sonata Faction.
credits
released April 22, 2022
AUTO LOLA - SONATA FACTION PRESENTS: IDIOMATIC
SONATA FACTION
a composition for an instrumental soloist, often with a piano accompaniment, typically in several movements with one or more in sonata form.
IDIOMATIC
using, containing, or denoting expressions that are natural to a native speaker.
Credits:
1.Luciform (feat. YOUNG PEAS)
Back vocals by: Stretch Dynamo
Produced by: Jelani Kwesi , Pat Cain , Auto Lola
Engineered by: Jelani Kwesi
Co-recording engineered by: Randy Ego
2. Leap Of Faith
Produced by: Black Moses , Pat Cain , Auto Lola
Engineered by: Jelani kwesi
Co-engineered by: Black Moses
3. Carte Blanche
Produced by: Black Moses , Pat Cain , Auto Lola , Jelani kwesi
Engineered by: Jelani kwesi
Co-engineered by: Blackmoses
4. Wayward
Produced by: Black Moses , Pat Cain , Auto Lola
Engineered by: Jelani kwesi
Co-engineered by: Black Moses
5. Point Of Reflection (feat. Indigenous Speaker of West Virginia, via Freedom Plaza)
Produced by: Black Moses , Pat Cain , Auto Lola , Jelani kwesi
Engineered by: Black Moses
Co-engineered by: Jelani kwesi
6. Rumination
Produced by: Black Moses , Pat Cain , Auto Lola , Jelani kwesi
Engineered by: Jelani kwesi
Co-engineered by: Black Moses
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supported by 10 fans who also own “Sonata Faction Presents: Idiomatic”
Moodymann creates innovative soul funky music with deep 70s inspiration. The vocals are simply outstanding. A step back in time, 50 years ago! Superb. jef37
supported by 8 fans who also own “Sonata Faction Presents: Idiomatic”
Have been so looking forward to hearing this album and it does not disappoint! An absolutely masterful debut long player, perfect balance of art and the dance with not a single note, beat or sound out of place. Love it to bits!
I also HIGHLY recommend checking out his previous singles too, especially 'Whities012' for the track 'Volumes' - hands down one of the best songs I've heard in the last decade. Tip!!! Source Invisible