Umi Copper
Requiem
(Black Acre)
3.5/5
LA alternative/soul singer Umi Copper brings a sound that is uniquely his own to the four songs on his debut EP, Requiem.
The thing I like most about Copper’s music is that it doesn’t remind me of anything. While it drips with R&B, soul, and jazz influence, it refuses to conform to mainstream limitations.
However, as much as I love the unique, velvety quality of the music, I did find some of the songs repetitive. During the title track, I found myself growing bored of the lyrics before the last few bars ended.
Despite minor flaws, the track progression is spot-on and the passion of the artist is unmistakable. If you’re interested in alternative soul that will make you feel that you’ve stumbled across something one of a kind, grab Requiem.