Baba Ali presents his first solo project the "Nomad" EP

‘NOMAD’ is layered and soulful, exemplifying Ali’s direct and bare-bones approach to songwriting and production. Lyrical themes range from Ali’s personal frustrations with capitalism and its influence on the creative process, to the visceral emotions felt across America in response to police brutality. With the bluesy and powerful first single ‘Not Loving You’ [out now] Ali says, “it’s unfortunate to know that I wrote this song about a year ago, when Ferguson was burning, and the message still remains relevant to what I see as a grave illness in America that hasn’t yet been properly addressed”.

Expressing a personal struggle to make ends meet as an artist working in New York, main single ‘Cog In The Wheel’ is filled with Ali’s own modern musings around the ruthless rhythm of the 9-5 life, paired with an infectious bumping groove and soulful keys. Leading onto the more languid pace and electric guitar of ‘Otherside’, its musicality shows an ability to glide between styles and influences with ease, but all three tracks are bound by Ali’s distinctive voice and lyrical grit. Seen LIVE, ‘NOMAD’ becomes a vehicle for Ali’s magnetic stage presence, as the songs and their rhythmic power are turned up loud.

An experienced songwriter, producer and vocalist, Ali has worked, collaborated, and toured with Gold Panda, Little Dragon, Wolf & Lamb, and Voices of Black. Originally from New Jersey, New York and residing in Harlem after University, Ali recently made the move to London to study for a masters in Fine Art and focus on bringing his sounds across the pond and beyond...