DJ Haram's debut album, "Beside Myself," expresses severe emotions shaped by personal betrayal and anger. It showcases a mix of electronic music and Middle Eastern influences, resulting in darker and varied sounds compared to previous works. Tracks like "Lifelike" and "IDGAF" deliver harsh sonic landscapes, while "Loneliness Epidemic" evolves into a danceable rhythm, demonstrating musical versatility. The collaboration with El Kontessa on "Sahel" features a dynamic interplay between breakbeat and darbuka. Overall, the album navigates complex emotional terrain through creatively layered beats and intense lyrical content.
"This world betrayed me. Nah I'll never forgive this world for who it made me."
"I see god and I can't stand him."
"Loneliness Epidemic belies its somber title by lurching into motion like the first couple on a wedding dancefloor..."
"Sahel is a breakbeat-versus-darbuka drum battle, rhythms slowing and accelerating at will, un-gridded and wild."
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