Deki Alem – Stray Dog
Swedish-Ghanaian twin duo Deki Alem ‘Stray Dog’, is my single standout track from their anarchic debut album ‘Forget In Mass’. Stockholm’s underground has produced many interesting acts, but few as fearlessly original as Sammy and Johnny Bennett.
‘Stray Dog’ showcases the duo’s trip-hop influences within their broader sonic chaos. The track provides a fascinating contrast to the album’s more aggressive moments like lead single ‘Fun’ or the industrial surge of ‘House Fire’. Here, Deki Alem explore slower, more deliberate territory while maintaining their signature dual vocal approach that cuts through noise with prophetic intensity.
What makes this track essential isn’t just its quality but its role in the album’s emotional spectrum. Deki Alem tackle transformation and alienation through multiple sonic lenses, creating art that makes you feel intensely across wide emotional ranges. ‘Stray Dog’ represents the introspective side of their rebellion, a necessary breath before the next surge of resistance.
‘Forget In Mass’ isn’t just exciting to listen to – it’s authentically uncompromising.
Tracklist:
- Insane
- Fun
- House Fire
- Personal Disorder
- Stray Dog
- Mr Man
- Lucky Wheel
- Tip Of Your Tongue
