Paparazzle bares his soul with "DO YOU BELIEVE IN SOULMATES? (VOL 1)"

London's rising Afrofusion artist Paparazzle welcomes listeners to a personal, soul-baring journey with his sophomore project "DO YOU BELIEVE IN SOULMATES? (VOL 1)". This is an album rather than a collection of songs, and over the course of these 10 tracks, it unfolds like a late-night conversation about love, destiny, and the fragile wonder that comes with connection.

Fueled by the fundamental human question, can two people actually be destined for each other? The album functions as both a diary and a conversation, cataloging the phases of love, heartbreak, and rebound. Written and recorded in his home studio by Paparazzle, the result is an honest representation of his current standing. The Nigerian-American rapper and singer mines the nostalgic spirit of 90s R&B and Afrosoul, but with the pulse of contemporary Afrobeats, creating a sound that feels timeless yet undeniably new.

It opens with "Feelings Everytime," on which tropical guitars and velvety rhythms forge a path marked by emotional transparency. There's an intimacy that instantly grabs you in the song, one of those joys where Paparazzle does so effortlessly, with warmth. Meanwhile, "Healer" is one of the album's most evocative tracks, pondering love as a form of rejuvenation. It's a soulful epiphany that stays in the air long after the last note has died down."

The result is an album that unfolds like chapters in a film, from the tender ache of "The Wait" to the unfaltering loyalty of "Until The End," and emotional reflection of "Oxygen" and beyond. Paparazzle also sprinkles in playfulness throughout "Baby Blue Jeans" and "Pick You Up From Work," which serve as snapshots of the lighter, day-to-day side of love. On the closing track, "Guns And Roses," the frame widens further to celebrate not just romantic partners but also the broader concept of soulmates within our family and friends.

At a little over 26 minutes, DO YOU BELIEVE IN SOULMATES? (VOL 1) It is a spare Afrofusion suite that functions as a heartwarming movie. Paparazzle makes you feel as if you've found one, even if only for the duration of his album.

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