Paul Lupa – Free N Easy Riddim (2023)
When I think of reggae, my mind immediately jumps to the iconic Bob Marley. The old-school chilled-out vibes with a toe-tapping beat veiling profound lyricism. Take a gander at other reggae artists and we find that the riddim is going strong in modern-day scenes. Hailing from Germany, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Lupa travels through vintage Marley to contemporary Sean Paul in his retro but refreshingly new reggae.
Only hitting the blogosphere and Spotify, Lupa doesn’t have an extensive discography online, but what he does have is a growing international audience. From Portugal to the USA and France to Australia, Lupa receives coverage on notable blogs, radio stations and playlists. This is my introduction to Paul Lupa, so join me as I jump in with the single ‘Free N Easy Riddim’.
Music is meant to be felt and not merely heard; Paul Lupa captures this sentiment in ‘Free N Easy Riddim’. Unlike his previous single ‘No Future Like This’ featuring veteran musician Jahcoustix on vocals, Lupa takes the fore without any words. Tip-toeing into his instrumental track, ‘Free N Easy Riddim’ is simplistic but with an intricate reggae vibe beneath. The laidback acoustic guitar melds with percussion similar to old-school Marley oozing the traditional reggae passion.
For some people, reggae might be considered a genre that you can’t do much with. It stagnates – after you listen to one reggae song, you’ve heard it all. Totally not the case! ‘Free N Easy Riddim’ is what we expect; however, its rich warmth is accompanied by an intense intimacy floating through with a kaleidoscopic flair. No vocal gymnastics exist to tell you what you should think about. Instead, ‘Free N Easy Riddim’ has a masterful way of ensnaring your senses and reaching your soul in a charming melody.
For more from Paul Lupa, check out his Instagram and Spotify.
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Get with the riddim with The Other Side Reviews’ Reggae playlist:
