Deki Alem – Forget In Mass

      The Swedish twin duo presents a gritty and vibrant debut collection, blending dancefloor energy with punk principles.

      Swedish-Ghanaian twin pair Deki Alem has emerged as a refreshing force in music in recent years, pushing the limits of alternative sounds with their electrifying mix of sub-genres. While rooted in Stockholm’s underground scene, Sammy and Johnny Bennett have developed a fearless style that merges punk, rap-grunge, drum & bass, and an eclectic post-genre vigor. Their inaugural album ‘Forget In Mass’ conveys a sense of creative disorder intricately formed within an eight-track framework – a dynamic, genre-defying declaration.

      This tightly composed manifesto, born from two years of tireless experimentation alongside collaborators Richard Zastenker and Johannes Klahr, is a work that does not allow for filler or compromise. Deki Alem creates an anarchic album that remains thoroughly organized, bold yet calculated. The lead single ‘Fun’ serves as a quintessential backbone for the project, characterized by razor-sharp precision, sarcastic lyrics, and frantic beats that epitomize the exhilarating joy of rebellion. It serves as an appropriate gateway into a realm where dancefloor grit converges with punk ideology.

      ‘House Fire’ intensifies the experience further, presenting a jagged, industrial wave of protest and breakdown, almost like capturing the emergence of a new order in real-time. ‘Mr Man’ rounds out the lead singles with a cinematic slow-burn that features heavy synths, distorted strings, and a mesmerizing pulse, complemented by dual vocals that exude both menace and contemplation.

      The opening track ‘Insane’ is an addictive head-banger constructed from a steadily paced verse that erupts into a grungy chorus before ultimately calming down at the track’s conclusion. ‘Personal Disorder’ and ‘Stray Dog’ show a clear trip-hop influence, while ‘Lucky Wheel’ and ‘Tip Of Your Tongue’ take a slower, more deliberate approach – offering a brief pause from the momentum of the lead tracks.

      Throughout ‘Forget In Mass’, Deki Alem’s dual vocal delivery penetrates the chaos with an almost prophetic quality. Balancing highs and lows with a spectrum of emotive expression, they address themes of transformation, alienation, resistance, and the complicated nature of self-identity, all while avoiding a preachy tone. The production is finely tuned, allowing the vocals to swirl and merge, transmitting palpable energy across each track.

      What elevates ‘Forget In Mass’ beyond merely being a noteworthy debut is its originality. Deki Alem’s entire aesthetic embodies art in motion. ‘Forget In Mass’ not only offers an exciting listening experience but evokes intense feelings across a wide emotional range. The experimentation weaves through each track, yet the project remains cohesive, with each song revealing a new facet of their sonic identity. Deki Alem describes the project as a “condensed body of work without distractions or gimmicks,” and the outcome reflects this approach. ‘Forget In Mass’ is raw, inventive, enthralling, and, most importantly, unapologetically true to itself.

      9/10

      Words: Harvey Marwood

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