Anomalies EP - Shaqdi

Written by: muse

Last July, London-based artist Shaqdi dropped her latest sonic offering, Anomalies EP. The 6-track body of work carries a great selection of beats and lyrics that touches the soul. Her tone is clear and unique throughout the EP and brings out the beautiful sonics of the project. Shy of 20 minutes, this project influence listeners to dance, even if they lack the skills.

“Bad Habits” starts this project with a bang; the choice to personify indecisiveness was crafted gracefully. The way she maneuvered through different topics displays her lyrical ability. The Syd influences bleed through “Telepathy” with admiration, and the feature from Blake Anthony was stellar. Both artists' vocals melded together perfectly and share one of the many standout tracks from the project.

Shaqdi’s delivery on “Deja Vú” was poetic and a pivotal element for the production to take her lyrics to another dimension. “Boogie Woogie” is reminiscent of an era that feels like it would never come back; very few artists are making music like this. It reminded me of the notable Michael Jackson and the funky Kyle Dion. The layering on this track is exquisite to the ears and the soul. “Happy As I Am” is a mix of soulful vibes and dashes of straight bars.