Reginald Omas Mamode IV strips away the samples and emerges fully formed as a multi-instrumentalist on his transformative new album. The album finds him drawing influence from the state of the world around us and how it impacts everyday life.

The Anglo-Mauritian artist, long championed by Gilles Peterson and instrumental in shaping the UK’s contemporary jazz and beat scene through the 22a label, steps boldly into uncharted territory. Moving beyond his sample-heavy past, Reginald performs every instrumental and vocal part himself, crafting an intimate sonic tapestry in his modest home studio.

The album weaves together golden-era hip-hop, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and soulful jazz into a cohesive 19-track journey. His Mauritian heritage infuses the music with Sega and Maloya influences, while echoes of J Dilla and D’Angelo provide the rhythmic foundation. Over nineteen tracks, he weaves in influences from the chaotic state of the world and its effects on our daily lives. As global poverty surges and political and ethnic divisions deepen, Reginald’s themes resonate louder than ever, urging humanity to awaken to our shared interconnectedness.

Reginald says,
“We are all related. We’re all brothers and sisters with common ancestry, common history and a common origin regardless of race, geographic location or belief systems. Love and compassion are universal feelings/practices we all should embrace and apply to all aspects of our lives, our interactions and our relationships, regardless of the kinship”

Standout Yasiin’s Lament showcases his evolved vocal prowess over hypnotic percussion, while Freedom Song delivers powerful social commentary wrapped in irresistible grooves. The interlude structure creates breathing space between dense, layered compositions.

This is Reginald’s most personal and politically conscious work yet, a masterful meditation on universal love and interconnectedness that solidifies his position as a visionary voice.