Damso remains attached to his roots, no doubt about it: he also proves it in his artistic fidelity. In Try Everythinghe reunites with Angèle for a duet which seems to have become a tradition between the two friends and Belgian artists. This collaboration, which begins with almost nostalgic dry guitar chords, recalling Marie by Johnny Hallyday (we swear), which strengthens the unique bond that has united them since 2017. Damso, one of the first to believe in Angèle, had offered her a place in the opening act of her concerts when she was just starting out . Their complicity has since strengthened, combining friendship and creativity.
On Try Everythingthey look back on their artistic and personal evolution, in an alchemy that goes beyond simple performance. “All this to tell you everything that's on my heart, I won't tell you twice“.
Same on Alphawhere the Dems find Kalash for a what… sixth feat? A prolific friendship that began on Mwaka Moon in 2017, a song that has become a classic of French rap with the cult phrase “A little Amsterdam in the mouth”. That's it, do you have it in mind? Four more collabs and they have the material to release a joint album.
Of course, if “I lied” dazzles, it can also disturb longtime fans. Damso seems to take immense pleasure in experimenting vocally, freeing himself from the traditional codes of rap to venture into more diverse registers. On songs like The street is deadhe alternates between a spoken flow and a more nuanced singing, suggesting a desire to assert himself as a total artist, not just a rapper. He has fun with tones, explores the inflections of his voice and gives us a very polished performance. A work that deserves several listenings to form a clear opinion. And that's a very good sign.
