A hip-hop artist who’s primary influence comes in the form of David Gilmour. Alien Dami is an intriguing force to be reckoned with. The UK based artist is far from the norm, opting for a much more alternative and experimental sound that brings to life bits of Kanye West with Floyd. Fluctuating seamlessly from the more sullen down tempo to a bit more sparky up tempo, Xavier’s vision tries to describe situations of mental health and heartbreak through tumultuous soundscapes to replicate the same tumultuousness that they imprint on our minds. From back to front, the production is immaculate. Dami’s incorporation of a host of different instruments makes the vibe uniquely eclectic and all encompassing for a listener.
The album kicks off with ‘Exodus’, a track that stems from heartbreak and a failed love. It’s incredibly slow, making for an exceptionally down tempo and melancholic piece that has you almost languishing languidly along to it and weeping into your own sorrows. It’s follow up, ‘When the world ends pt1’, takes the same theme forward but exists as a message from Dami to the person who’s heart he’s broken. Indigo’s Tale is a deeply emotive piece that describes the story of Dami’s own personal grappling with his emotions. On both ‘Superhuman’ and ‘Road to Redemption’, similar themes of heartbreak and change come out, but here there’s a hint of optimism and hopefulness imbued with the record.
A meticulously stitched together project of lo-fi, down tempo, indie hip-hop, Alien Dami’s ‘Xavier’s vision’ is a visionary piece that’s equal parts composed and cathartic. He’s letting his own emotions unravel, to morose and sombre tunes that will have you reminiscing heartbreak and personal struggle.