kareem ali: renewal ep
Francisco Espregueira
Kareem Ali leans into vulnerability on Renewal EP, a reflective and soul-soaked release for Noire & Blanche that feels both intimate and expansive. The American producer has steadily built a reputation for blending deep house with jazz phrasing and Afrofuturist spirit, often infusing his tracks with spoken word and emotional clarity. Here, that signature warmth is dialed in from the start. “Feel Everything All At Once” opens with glowing chords and gentle swing, setting a tone that is thoughtful but never heavy.
As Renewal EP unfolds, the rhythms grow more insistent without losing tenderness. “Procession” moves with hypnotic focus, while “On My Heart” carries a melodic refrain that lingers long after it fades. There’s urgency in “Wake Up My People,” its lift aimed straight at the floor, before “Want” settles into a softer, hopeful close. Released via Noire & Blanche, the EP captures Kareem Ali in transition, sketching growth in real time and inviting listeners to move through it with him. Available on vinyl.