Outlandish
Closer Than Veins

THE REVIEW

The trio of Outlandish, namely Isam Bachiri (Morocco), Waqas Ali (Pakistan), and Lenny Martinez (Honduras), made famous by the big single 'AICHA', comes out with a brand new work: "Closer Than Veins".

Coming from three different origins, they take on the guerrilla situation that has developed in recent years in Iraq and Palestine, using it as inspiration for their music, Hip Hop, Soul, Pop… mixing in Indian, Arabic, and Spanish sounds.
An impressive mix for a must-have CD, especially since this group hasn't been mentioned in Italy anymore… a shame because they are making waves in the rest of Europe!

The latest video released is 'CALLIN U', a love song, sweet, with a captivating beat, Isam's voice is brilliant, blending with the rap of Waqas and Lenny (the latter raps only in Spanish). Other singles worth mentioning are 'I ONLY ASK OF GOD', which deals with the situation of war, children, and the injustices committed by the Americans. Another fusion can be found in 'KOM IGEN', using as many as four different languages: Urdu (Pakistan), Arabic, English, Spanish. A musical genius that condemns hypocrites, soldiers, and selfish people.

Another well-executed single is 'LOOK INTO MY EYES', it's a letter from a Palestinian child talking about war, sung by Isam's soft voice and produced by Waqas; this song climbed the European charts along with 'CALLIN U'.
The rest of the songs are very Hip Hop and RnB, these talents have nothing to envy in the American Black scene, all the tracks have a very beautiful and edgy beat.

In short, a very interesting group and a very beautiful CD to listen to at full volume!!!