Mama Funny Day
Cumbancha, 2018
8/10
The recording moniker of musician, songwriter and producer Lamine Fellah, as Sarazino the renaissance man brings a multi-cultural experience to music that embraces hip-hop, reggae, pop, rock and a diverse set of Latin ideas.
“La Frecuencia” starts the listen with plenty of pop melody amid the bouncy Latin influences as Sandflower contributes vocals to the playful setting, and the title track follows with Black Prince’s contributions on the hip-hop friendly atmosphere that also embraces reggae.
Near the middle, “Is There A Place”, with Zolani Mahola, offers a spacey version of his breezy, tuneful song craft, while “Daddy Ho!” benefits greatly from Niyo Pumpin and SK’s vocal prowess on the energetic, club-friendly display of massive skill. “La Cumbia Mala”, one of the album’s best, then moves precisely, with a busy approach that’s part rock and part rap as Guanaco MC lends a hand.
Late in the listen, “Lucky Day Song”moves cautiously and soulfully as Blue Melvin is in attendance, and “Berrani” exits the listen with pianos amid the swift execution as Sol Pereyra offers expressive singing.
A record that truly has something for everyone, rap, rock, dance, electronica, and pop are all covered in a very creative and skilled manner, where Sarazino takes help from all over the globe, which is precisely where Mama Funny Day will resonate with its exciting world music flavor.
Travels well with: Rocky Dawuni- Beats Of Zion; John Brown’s Body- Fireflies