Cafe Paradiso

Description

Sur Cafe Paradiso, Mykki Blanco is reborn from the ashes, leaving behind the theatricality and persona of their previous albums for a more introspective and demanding exploration. The record draws from the diverse, mundane yet unique contexts of their ever-moving life. "Chameleon" is a term that well describes Mykki Blanco, an artist with multiple facets, who has taken on many roles throughout their prolific career: rapper, poet, editor-in-chief, activist. "Fearless" perhaps characterizes them even more; with prestigious collaborations with artists such as Charli XCX, Teyana Taylor, Basement Jaxx, Blood Orange, Big Freedia, Kelsey Lu, Michael Stipe, Arca, and Anhoni, Mykki is recognized as a pioneer of queer hip-hop, whose influence is felt among artists of all genders and generations. This album is Mykki in their most direct version - a coherent work with collaborator FaltyDL and an extremely enjoyable album for fans of LCD Soundsystem and New York punk, presented in a superb deluxe vinyl covered with a paper towel for an ultra-exclusive first pressing.