Arp Frique & The Perpetual Singers: A Musical Journey Between Funk and Gospel
With his new album The Gospel Of Jesamy, Arp Frique takes us on a vibrant musical odyssey, inspired by a deeply personal event: the birth of his daughter, Jesamy. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer based in Amsterdam, he delivers a work infused with spiritual energy and an irresistible groove, where gospel meets funk in a captivating fusion.
A Meeting Between Gospel and Funk
Through seven intense and immersive tracks, The Gospel Of Jesamy embodies a quest for love and universal kindness. In this project, Arp Frique draws from his passion for organic, rhythm-driven music, where hypnotic synthesizers, infectious basslines, and dazzling guitars intertwine to create a hybrid sound, somewhere between P-funk and gospel-disco.
The powerful voices accompanying this journey are essential to its musical identity. Among them is Brandon Delagraentiss, the son of a Texan preacher, leading his choir The Gospel Experience, which brings soaring vocals of remarkable intensity. Alongside him, the legendary singer Rocq E Harrell whose career includes collaborations with icons such as Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, and Earth, Wind & Fire adds unparalleled depth and warmth to the album.
An Exceptional Collaboration
Throughout this album, Arp Frique surrounds himself with exceptional artists, such as Dennis Bovell, who delivers an electrifying performance on Look Up Johnny, and the diva Muriel Blijd, whose majestic voice shines on Father Father. His longtime collaborators Marissa Nyamekye and Marilonah Copra also enrich this musical tapestry, bringing their unique sensitivity and energy. With The Gospel Of Jesamy, Arp Frique & The Perpetual Singers celebrate music as a powerful medium for connection and emotion. Carrying a universal message of unconditional love, this album is much more than just a musical work it is an invitation to feel, to vibrate, and to be carried away by a joyful and uplifting spirituality.
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