Setting the tone with an intricate acoustic guitar crescendo, Dr Fabola opens All Behind with a smile, charm, atmospheric vocals and metaphorical, yet situational lyrical constructs.
We immediately appreciate the poetic prowess that the Manchester-based singer-songwriter and how the opus expands into an upbeat, acoustic pop track with expansive elements of folk, world music and jazz.
We appreciate the empowering hook, “I’m leaving this all behind…” and the vocal range that Dr Fabola shares with luscious harmonies. It is no surprise that he has already drawn comparisons to Jack Johnson, Tracy Chapman and Nina Simone, although there is no doubt that Dr Fabola is creating a universe of his own.
Dr Fabola’s journey began in Kano, Nigeria where as a child he learned the piano and the guitar, laying a solid music theory foundation to his expression.
He continued his musical self-development by moving to Manchester in 2018 where his immaculate dress sense and intrinsic aptitude for entertainment has been wowing audiences at festivals, lounges and cafés alike.
We appreciate the depth and authenticity that Dr Fabola shares with his artistry and have added All Behind to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream his wider discography including his EP, Dear Sally.