SEQUOYAH MURRAY “Before You Begin” CD

★3 bonus tracks included

A miraculous talent has emerged from Atlanta, now the mecca of hip-hop! A shocking debut album from 22-year-old singer-songwriter Sequoyah Marie! A mutant modern soul spun by her astonishing three-octave baritone voice!

At just 22 years old, Sequoyah Murray is crafting the kind of concise, singular musical statements that many artists strive for their entire careers. His mutant modern soul is so eclectic that it immediately grabs attention, a quality that has earned him early comparisons to Arthur Russell. Like Russell, Murray has a boundless, playful approach to songwriting. The sheer breadth of his vision is balanced by concise editing. Innovative electronics, West and North African-influenced polyrhythms, gospel vocals, and psychedelic tropicalia textures are seamlessly blended, anchored by his jaw-dropping three-octave baritone voice. Murray's debut album, Before You Begin, is a testament to the immense breadth of his artistry. Written, performed, and almost entirely by Murray himself, the album takes the listener on a deeply personal journey through his youth.

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