NEW: Pa Salieu - Belly

Coventry’s Rebel King, Pa Salieu, declares his newfound freedom with a triumphant return to form through his single 'Belly'. 33 months after being sentenced for violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon, Salieu bookends a lengthy voyage through the justice system with a vibrant summer concoction of rubbery basslines, resonate 808s and animated percussion track that draws from eclectic sources such as pidgin, patois; UK Rap and Afroswing.

Though his lyrics showcase that the long bid never dented his artistic flair, the lyrical content accentuates his path to becoming one of the country’s most captivating acts. With this anthem Pa seemingly speaks to countless people who find themselves in the same circumstances he references throughout the nearly 3-minute runtime, interestingly though the final refrain almost mutates into a self-affirmation barely conforming to a marketable rhyme scheme - it almost appears as though Salieu is speaking inconspicuously speaking to himself in a sobering period of intimacy.

As is prevalent throughout his discography, Pa Salieu is an aural testament to the cosmopolitan nature of the nation’s music scenes and communities, the near polyrhythmic expressiveness and synth pads reminiscent of contemporary West African music present AOD’s production form a beautiful canvas for Pa’s West African roots to shine through and give the music an idiosyncratic flavour. Sounding refreshed and equally hungry, Pa Salieu’s latest single nourishes the heart, soul and Belly.

Check it out below, and let us know your thoughts.