Imhotep on his way back...

This man has been witnessing the evolution of hip hop since the first moves. He's been a pioneer of the genre in France. He's been influential, and still is thanks to his work. 

Among his most significant prints in the music world, there is "Blue Print". A record that is so hard to find now that you'll have to spend more than 100€ to get a vinyl copy, or take your chance on a digital format (what a shame). 

So, when Imhotep announced that he was working on a follow-up album, I got thrilled. Then it lasted and lasted, and the wait was a lot to bear. Again, since the beginning of the year, I must have heard of 3 or 4 release dates. I guess Tonton Pascal is a perfectionist guy, a maniac of the sound. But I know it's coming... "Kheper" is coming. The best hint surfaced today, when Imhotep linked the fans to his brand new website. This one will remind the die-hard fans of IAM the best years of the group, and the best designs of the Tous Des K era. 

And, as a good news never comes alone, Imhotep announced that "Kheper" will be followed by a dub album.

All in all, prepare to be surprised, because Imhotep's solo work isn't hip hop, it's not world music, it's something different, some new kind of groove. It's a real dive in an unknown dimension...

Edit : here's the official teaser for the "Kheper" album, and a selection Imhotep made for Radio Nova.