As stated in Kitchener, Canada's Echo Weekly, Kae Sun "abandons bling for brains, as his words both embrace and transcend the human condition."Now Kae Sun unveils the Ghost Town Prophecy EP, a deeply moving set of richly poetic, diverse statements. An incisive songwriter, each tune is a triumph, a sonic exploration that explores both sides of the globalization coin, urban sprawl and the lessons of both Africa and the West. A collage of styles, Kae Sun reinvigorates hip-hop with Church Gospel...
As stated in Kitchener, Canada's Echo Weekly, Kae Sun "abandons bling for brains, as his words both embrace and transcend the human condition."Now Kae Sun unveils the Ghost Town Prophecy EP, a deeply moving set of richly poetic, diverse statements. An incisive songwriter, each tune is a triumph, a sonic exploration that explores both sides of the globalization coin, urban sprawl and the lessons of both Africa and the West. A collage of styles, Kae Sun reinvigorates hip-hop with Church Gospel, springtime reggae, complex jazz, guitar rock and spoken word, creating a diverse collection built upon a foundation of clever musicianship and Kae's enrapturing delivery. On "Where Did Everybody Go," a soulful exploration that borrows inspiration from Latin jazz and early funk, Kae Sun explores self worth from the perspective of a ballpoint pen scribbling poetry from the shaking hands of a tattered soul, while on "Kidnapped," arguably the loudest, rockiest exercise, Kae ponders life's worth if music's spirituality disappeared. "Stay Up," a radio-friendly reggae romp reminds us all how gorgeous life can be if we believe so, while closer "Angels By Day" is Kae Sun's tribute to his upbringing, fusing Gospel lyricism with intense, blues-quelled harmonies. Plus, a dedication to the beauty and traditions of conscious hip-hop drive the Ghost Town Prophecy EP, especially on Kae Sun's adopted hometown tribute "Living In The City" and spoken-word manifesto "Metropolis." An engaging, vastly mature work, Ghost Town Prophecy EP is the album Kae Sun has been meaning to make all his life, an evocative patchwork of ideas, images and contagious melodies that resonate with anyone in need of a pick me up, a good think or a good dance. Ghost Town Prophecy EP is a uniquely multicultural, expansive collection that transcends genres to create one of its own; part African, part Canadian, globalized but local, soulful but evocative and entirely glorious. In addition to having performed alongside the likes of K-os, Shad K, Jackie Richardson, Bob Egan, The Jimmy Swift Band, Lily Frost, Matt Barber, Shad K and Ohbijou, Kae Sun has signed to Last Press Label/AWAL in the UK. Kae Sun is also an "Artist Associate with World Vision Canada, a Hamilton Music Award winner and has received acclaimed press throughout Ontario in The Hamilton Spectator, London Free Press, Echo Weekly and Music in Ghana. Kae Sun has also been featured at CMW and NXNE, with extensive touring is planned for the fall.
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