Louie Lou Louie, a Brooklyn-based singer, releases his new album, “moonlit dream,” a nine-track body of work that is profoundly intimate and soulful, providing insight into Louis’ world through his velvety smooth-as-butter vocals and evocative storytelling.
Infusing community, identity, and cultural heritage themes, “moonlit dream” is more of an experience than an album. Louis foregoes genre and culture altogether as he threads his Haitian heritage throughout the production of each song in an intimate and far-reaching manner. The album’s mesmerizing melodies and plaintive lyricism lead listeners on a moonlit journey of self and belonging.
Standout tracks such as “po chokola” and “where i come from” provide compelling reflections on heritage and personal history, underpinned with rich instrumentation that highlights the album’s emotional depth. “moonlit dream” is a truly captivating experience that clocks in at 36 minutes and 12 seconds long, and, through its sonic textures, it feels both timeless and refreshingly new, making Louie Lou Louis a serious force to be reckoned with in contemporary music.
Louis further solidifies his identity as an artist who will push the status quo in search of truth, vulnerability, and self through melody with this release. Whether you find yourself captivated by his angelic vocal delivery or the immersive storytelling here, “moonlit dream” will surely leave a lasting impact.
