Folamour talks about his new album ‘Manifesto’

He also presents his brand new single ‘Voyage’ ahead of the release of the upcoming album ‘Manifesto’

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Folamour, a French DJ and producer, has confirmed the release of his fourteen-track album Manifesto on Columbia/Sony Music France on May 26, 2023.

The album, a two-year-in-the-making endeavor that was recently unveiled during his return to Amsterdam’s legendary DGTL festival, sees the Lyon-based artist reveal his most personal project to date, exploring his own concepts and vision of the ideas of “love and freedom” and welcoming a deep dive into productions stretching the breadth of the house spectrum and beyond loaded with the signature touches listeners have come to expect from his rich sound palette.

Manifesto sees the renowned producer and selector partner return with a wealth of solo material alongside a variety of vocalists, songwriters, and fellow producers across the package, including Baccus, Amadou & Mariam, Jungle By Night, Khazali, Emmanuel Jal, a group called Amadou & Mariam, a group called Jungle By Night, a group called Jungle By Night, a group called Jungle By Night, a group called Jungle

The fourteen-track album, which he recently unveiled during a performance at the DGTL Festival in Amsterdam, is Folamour‘s most introspective work to date. It is slated for release on May 26, 2023, after the publication of the single “Voyage,” which is available now.

Manifesto, Folamour’s most introspective album in his words

Born in an era where there was no hope whatsoever for a better future. Unraveled by a feeling of freedom which is essential to create but also to accomplish. Deprived of this wonderful energy that is triggered by the feeling of achieving everything that our imagination can create through beauty and strength. We try to forge ahead; we flourish through the concrete and dance on the pyre of our dreams.

At times fearlessly, we manage to knock down walls which conceal our hopes. We overlook the boundaries which are forced upon us, along with the difficulties strewn on the path we take to achieve the feat. We head towards the other and share who we are, our values, and our ideas; we create new families. We open our minds to new music, smells and stories. We fill the world with new colours and sounds, we trigger new opportunities towards what is possible.

This way, the freedom of not being compromised, not letting anyone impose who we are and remaining true to what we believe, gives us wings to find the beautiful and extraordinary, a feeling of being alive, not to mention, the fire within us, a gem in the making.

This is a manifesto of my love for a free humanity, of my affection for these sparks that are born from our frictions. When we are open to the other, we can highlight friendship and sharing, which only forges us even more. Exempt of expectations and constraints, we unveil ourselves in a new light. It warms up the hearts and minds of those for whom freedom it’s still a mirage in an infinitely lonely desert, where there is only room for deception.

Thus, we believe in ourselves. But in the others too. We don’t accept any compromise. We yearn for the peace that we deserve, and we shall fight for these knocked-down walls. For the rare oasis of love, where we feel free and safe. We will be who we choose to be, where we shall be loved.

Folamour’s new album, Manifesto. What to expect

The artist’s latest project is a musical journey that takes listeners through various genres, sounds, and styles.

The tracks on the album range from luxurious house and disco to indie and funk-leaning productions. The album opens with the track “Freedom” and includes other notable tracks such as “Poundland Anthem” and “Manifesto” featuring Jungle By Night. The album also features collaborations with Tim Ayre on the track “Friends” and Khazali on “Heartbroken“.

The artist’s diverse range of musical influences is evident throughout the album, with unexpected curveballs thrown in for good measure. Listeners are encouraged to sit back, relax, and enjoy the album in its entirety to fully appreciate the journey it takes them on.

As one of France’s leading electronic artists, this project showcases the artist’s deeply personal and wide-reaching collection of records.

Folamour’s album Manifesto tracklist

1 – Freedom
2 – Isla Nostalgia
3 – Poundland Anthem
4 – Amore feat. Baccus
5 – Fearless
6 – Voyage feat. Amadou & Mariam
7 – Birds feat. Emmanuel Jal
8 – Manifesto feat. Jungle By Night
9 – My People
10 – Friends feat. Tim Ayre
11 – City Life
12 – </3 Heartbroken feat. Khazali
13 – Alive
14 – When A Piano Saves The Day

The new single ahead of the album release: Voyage

In advance of the long-awaited long-players release, Folamour now makes its penultimate single, “Voyage“. The song, which features Grammy-nominated Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, is yet another illustration of how well-developed and ever-evolving his sound is.

It features a fun-loving, sunny, and vibrant house production that is driven by sharp percussion, rich lead melodies, and comforting vocals throughout to help dancers get into the summertime mood.