For his second cover, he offers Yassala stylish diminutive of the Malagasy expression Hiasa alinawhich literally means “to work at night”. “ Because while everyone else is sleeping, I’m burning”he explains.
Night owl, but far from being just a night owl, Loïc Alphano Razafintsalama, alias ALP, proves that the night is a source of advice and immense inspiration, at the origin of his new project. Eager to gain momentum, he wants to accelerate the pace after a year 2024 marked by the release of only two songs. “I have focused on my studies for the last two years. Now I want to offer something substantial to my listeners,” he confides.
This opus will be a trilogy composed of 30 titles. At 24, ALP is ready to give his all. “I talk about everything! My vision, my feelings, the things that I couldn’t express on a daily basis, life in society… All of this will be discussed in this album. » Musically, in addition to the usual genres like boombap, trap and drill, he wants to expand his audience by exploring new styles, including afropop, dancehall and even samba.
Furthermore, experienced technicians and talented artists responded to his call. Aina Randrianomenjanahary’s L2G Studio, Tsota’s Team Requin, Madagost, Soulside and Illicite Recordz contributed greatly to the realization of the project. In addition, Mackinley Music, Zakai, Yrist, Wada, Khalil, as well as the Tuléar rapper Fabiango will appear featuring the author.
Unlike his first opus, Enina, Yassal will be even more colorful. In other words, the concept will highlight the various cultural aspects of the Big Island. “From the capital to Tuléar, via Fianarantsoa, I have brought everything together,” assures ALP. On the one hand, it tells a story, a true epic, by highlighting its environment. “It will be a trilogy. The three chapters will be interdependent”he adds.
To date, more than 26 songs have already been recorded. The artist also promises quality clips, a job entrusted to Madagost. In short, ALP would like to thank its friends for their collaboration, without which this project would perhaps have aborted. He finally promises his fans that Yassal will have the effect of a bomb!
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