Akif Daboor - Ancient Alibi
‘Ancient Alibi’ by Akif Daboor is out now and available to stream on SoundCloud!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Akif Daboor is a rising artist whose single, ‘Ancient Alibi’, is out now and available to stream on SoundCloud! Akif Daboor is a New York-based artist who burst onto the streaming scene just two months ago. Although the 17-year-old recording artist receives inspiration from a variety of musical influences, such as 2Pac, Big L, Jay-Z, Notorious B.I.G., and Kanye West, he combines multiple compositional elements to form his unique sound.
Akif Daboor has two tracks in his SoundCloud discography. ‘Ancient Alibi’, has already amassed almost fifteen thousand streams, and ‘Top Prospect’ has gathered nearly fourteen thousand streams on SoundCloud. With a growing number of followers and listeners, there is no denying the fact that Akif Daboor is developing a dedicated following of loyal fans who will be eager to hear his single, ‘Ancient Alibi’.
‘Ancient Alibi’ by Akif Daboor is out now and available to stream on SoundCloud!
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‘Ancient Alibi’ by Akif Daboor is out now and available to stream on SoundCloud! 〰️
FEATURED RELEASE
The single lasts around three and a half minutes and sits at 87 bpm. The track was written by Akif Daboor about “the artist, his ancestors, and how blessed they are”. The title refers to Akif’s ancient Egyptian soul and how this life “would be [his] Alibi”. The track commences with a fourteen-second intro that is followed by the main hook, setting the tone from the outset.
Akif Daboor’s smooth vocal color flows seamlessly with the vibe of the instrumental accompaniment. The layering of multiple vocal elements for the chorus adds depth to the vocal line without detracting from the lyrical prominence. The foundational bass combines with the steady beat and memorable keys to provide the perfect platform for the vocal.
The contrast between the solo vocal of the verse and the layered vocals of the chorus delivers just the right amount of dynamic diversity to ensure that this single is engaging from start to finish. By the time ‘Ancient Alibi’ draws to a close, you’ll find yourself caught up in the hypnotic vibe, humming along with the catchy hook, and in need of hitting that repeat button for another listen.
From the stylistic production and creative instrumentation to the authentic vocal performance, fans of Akif Daboor and those who appreciate new music will definitely want to hear this single. Make sure you follow Akif Daboor on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!
