Genesis Owusu – Redstar Wu and The Worldwide Scourge (CD)

REDSTAR WU and THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE Is a piercing reflection on the political, social and economic flames engulfing many parts of contemporary society. Ornately crafted, the album is rich in lyricism and earnest in its message, and sees Genesis Owusu ruminate on the institutional forces tearing at the seams of humanity, as well as the need for unity and brotherhood in the wake of this ruin. Musically, REDSTAR WU and THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE is Genesis Owusu at his most experimental and free, with an array of sounds cohesively woven into a vibrant and layered sound bed. Sounds and influences range from Deep Funk to Alt Pop, Neo soul to Brit Rock. In union, they provide the backdrop to a bold and unflinching state-of-the-day record.