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Contents Includes 3 bonus tracks A miraculous talent has emerged from Atlanta, now a mecca for hip-hop! Sequoya Murray, a singer-songwriter just 22 years old, presents his shocking debut album! A mutant modern soul spun by an astonishing 3-octave baritone voice! At just 22 years old, Sequoya Murray has created a concise and unparalleled musical statement that many artists strive for throughout their entire careers. His mutant modern soul is so diverse that it immediately grabs attention, and his qualities have been compared to Arthur Russell from an early stage. Like Russell, Murray takes an endless, playful approach to songwriting. The tremendous breadth of his vision is balanced by concise editing. Innovative electronics, polyrhythms influenced by West and North African music, gospel vocals, and psychedelic tropicalia textures are seamlessly blended and firmly supported by an astonishing 3-octave baritone voice. Sequoya Marie's debut album, *Before You Begin*, proves the immeasurable breadth of his artistry. Composed, performed, and produced almost entirely by Marie himself, the album invites listeners on a deeply personal journey through adolescence. Media reviews and more: A miraculous talent emerges from Atlanta, now a mecca of hip-hop! A shocking debut album from 22-year-old singer-songwriter Sequoya Marie! A mutated modern soul spun by an astonishing three-octave baritone voice! (C)RS
