Addict Ameba

Addict Ameba’s vibrant afrobeat returns with "Caosmosi", an exhilarating blend of fusion, ethio-jazz, Latin rock, and urban flavors. Hailing from Milan’s Casoretto neighborhood and shaped in the legendary Il Guscio studio, this eleven-piece band delivers a sophomore album that expands their boundary-pushing sound with infectious energy and a deep connection to the Mediterranean's manifold heritage.

The title track encapsulates their multifaceted sonic palette: bold brass exchanges, festive rhythms, and electric piano grooves converge, crowned by a sharp rap that distills the project’s essence (“Upside down like yo-yos / Everyone says they don’t know / What the Mediterranean is / Milan and Tunis play in harmony / Everyone feels the same...”). In “Ya Bled,” Rabii Brahim captures the longing and disorientation of migration, while Joshua Idehen – known for collaborations with Sons of Kemet and The Comet Is Coming – brings an urgent poetic flare to “Look At Us,” a stirring call to action for shaping a better future.

From its effervescent horn lines to its rhythmic momentum, "Caosmosi" seamlessly traverses genres without ever losing its direction. For fans of groups like Ezra Collective, Nomade Orquestra, Muito Kaballa, or Nubiyan Twist, this album is essential listening. More than just music, "Caosmosi" is a celebration of shared creativity: a dazzling party where dancing and reflection go hand in hand.

(This English adaptation was produced with AI-assisted translation)

03/01/2025