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Dots

by Naima Faraò

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A2. Heirloom 04:32
HOW MANY STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES TO GIVE MEANING TO LIFE? HOW MANY LAYERS WE ARE ONE ON TOP OF THE OTHER? WHERE DO WE REALLY COME FROM? WHERE WILL WE END UP BEFORE LONG? HOW MANY QUESTIONS WE CAN'T ANSWER AND YET WE KEEP LOOKING FOR THEM ALL OUR LIVES WE'RE LEFT WITH A FAMILY HEIRLOOM THAT SOMEONE WILL LOOK AT AND ASK THE SAME QUESTIONS OR MAYBE NOT OR MAYBE NOT OR MAYBE… BLOW DOWN BLOW DOWN BLOW DOWN HOW MANY STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES TO GIVE MEANING TO LIFE? HOW MANY LAYERS WE ARE? HOW MANY LAYERS WE ARE? HOW MANY LAYERS WE ARE? HOW MANY LAYERS WE ARE? HOW MANY LAYERS WE ARE? HOW MANY LAYERS WE ARE?
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A3. Vortex 02:48
UP AND DOWN AND UP AND DOWN AND I'M IN A LOOP THAT I CAN'T GET OUT OF WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT VORTEX ARE YOU IN? WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT VORTEX ARE YOU IN? MAYBE YOU'RE IN THE ONE NEXT TO MINE MAYBE YOU'RE IN THE ONE NEXT TO MINE NEXT TO MINE, NEXT TO MINE, NEXT TO MINE, NEXT TO MINE… UP AND DOWN AND UP AND DOWN AND WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT A WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT WHAT A WHAT?
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THE DESERT RARELY CRIES AND THAT’S WHY ITS EYES ARE FULL OF SALT, FULL OF SALT THE DESERT RARELY CRIES IT HOLDS BACK ITS TEARS FULL OF SALT, FULL OF SALT I FLOATED IN THESE EYES IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO SINK I WAS TRYING TO GO DOWN BUT THEY PUSHED ME HARD UPWARDS THE MORE DESCEND I TRY THE MORE I WANT TO RISE THE MYSTERY THAT SPROUTS THE SEEDS AM I THE DESERT CRYING? OR AM I FLOATING IN ITS EYES? FULL OF SALT, FULL OF SALT I FLOATED IN THESE EYES IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO SINK I WAS TRYING TO GO DOWN BUT THEY PUSHED ME HARD UPWARDS I FLOATED IN THESE EYES IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO SINK I WAS TRYING TO GO DOWN BUT THEY PUSHED ME HARD UPWARDS BUOYANCY OF WATER
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RUN, RUN, I RUN RUN, I RUN, RUN, I RUN THE FINISH LINE IS NOT A GIFT TO THE STRONG OR SWIFT BUT IT’S THE REWARD TO THE ONES WILLING TO RUN WALK OR CRAWL THE FULL LENGTH THE FINISH LINE IS NOT A GIFT TO THE STRONG OR SWIFT BUT IT’S THE REWARD TO THE ONES WILLING TO RUN WALK OR CRAWL THE FULL LENGHT HOWEVER YOU CAN ENDURE TO THE END GET MY DRIFT? RUN, RUN I HAVE TO RUN RUN, RUN I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO RUN GO AHEAD I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO RUN GO AHEAD RUN, RUN I HAVE TO RUN RUN, RUN I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO RUN GO AHEAD I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO RUN GO AHEAD I’M THE ROAD STEP BY STEP I CAN REACH ALL MY DREAMS STEP BY STEP I’M COMING BACK TO BREATHE WHEN I WANT, WHERE I WANT, AT THE SPEED I WANT NOW WHAT I WANT I WANT IT FOR MYSELF I RUN BECAUSE I MEDITATE, I MEDITATE BECAUSE I RUN I RUN BECAUSE I MEDITATE, I MEDITATE BECAUSE I RUN WHEN I WANT, WHERE I WANT, AT THE SPEED I WANT NOW WHAT I WANT I WANT IT FOR MYSELF I RUN BECAUSE I MEDITATE, I MEDITATE BECAUSE I RUN I RUN BECAUSE I MEDITATE, I MEDITATE BECAUSE I RUN FAITH IS THE ESSENCE PEACE PROGRESSIVE INSIST TO ENLIST EVERY MUSCLE I’M STRETCHING TOWARD AN OBJECTIVE TO SERVE THE COLLECTIVE TO GO FAST I’M NOT STRESSING AS THE DISTANCE IS THE PREFERENCE YOU WON’T CATCH ME OUT HERE WITHOUT DIRECTION FAST STEPPING EVEN WHEN I SEEMED TO FAIL I’M JUST FLYING WHEN I STOP I’M JUST TAKING A REST I’M NOT DYING STILL RUNNING ADVANCE DANCING ONE WITH THE WIND WHEN I’M STRIDING STEP BY STEP I CAN REACH ALL MY DREAMS STEP BY STEP I’M COMING BACK TO BREATHE I’M THE ROAD, I’M THE ROAD, I’M THE ROAD I’M THE ROAD, I’M THE ROAD, I’M THE ROAD I’M THE ROAD, I’M THE ROAD, I’M THE ROAD I’M THE ROAD, I’M THE ROAD
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WHEN I WANT, WHERE I WANT, AT THE SPEED I WANT NOW WHAT I WANT I WANT IT FOR MYSELF I RUN BECAUSE I MEDITATE, I MEDITATE BECAUSE I RUN
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B1. Sun Is 01:17
WHEN THE SUN IS BEHIND THE CLOUDS BEHIND THE CLOUDS IT’S A BLUE DAY WHEN THE SUN IS BEHIND THE CLOUDS DOES NOT HEAT WHEN THE SUN IS BEHIND THE CLOUDS I’M STILL HERE
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B2. Process 02:11
YOU ARE THE SPACE BETWEEN YOUR THOUGHTS LET YOUR SPACE UNRAVEL
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I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I COULDN’T HANDLE I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I COULDN’T HANDLE I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I COULDN’T HANDLE I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I COULDN’T HANDLE I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I COULDN’T HANDLE TOOK ME UNDER AND THREW ME AROUND BUT I’M LIKE A TIDE I’LL ROLL BACK IN TOOK ME UNDER AND THREW ME AROUND BUT I’M LIKE A TIDE LIKE A TIDE I’LL ROLL BACK IN I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I COULDN’T HANDLE I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I COULDN’T HANDLE I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I COULDN’T HANDLE I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I COULDN’T HANDLE I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I COULDN’T HANDLE I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I JUST… TOOK ME UNDER AND THREW ME AROUND BUT I’M LIKE A TIDE I’LL ROLL BACK IN BUT I’M LIKE A TIDE I’LL ROLL BACK IN ROLL BACK IN ROLL BACK IN ROLL BACK IN I JUST CAUGHT A WAVE I COULDN’T HANDLE TOOK ME UNDER AND THREW ME AROUND BUT I’M LIKE A TIDE I’LL ROLL BACK IN BUT I’M LIKE A TIDE I’LL ROLL BACK IN BUT I’M LIKE A TIDE I’LL ROLL BACK IN BUT I’M LIKE A TIDE I’LL ROLL BACK
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about

Presenting 'Dots,' the latest musical venture by the talented Naima Faraò.
This soulful and introspective album transcends genres, blending the captivating elements of contemporary jazz, soul, and RnB. A captivating journey that mirrors the artist's profound perspective, 'Dots' invites listeners to explore the nuances of solitary moments, the strength in closure, and the resilience found in the smallest details.

The album is heralded by the mesmerizing single, "Buoyancy Of Water" featuring the renowned Ilhan Ersahin. Naima Faraò's evocative quote sets the tone for the album, describing the dot as a symbol of conclusion and the beginning of new chapters. Each dot encapsulates stories, layers of experiences, and the opening of new scenarios, making it a potent metaphor for the artist's introspective journey.
"Dots" is not just an album; it's a process of elaboration and rebirth. It echoes thoughts born from the collisions of real life, an intricate and delicate inward journey to grasp suspended moments and unite the points of an ever- changing trajectory.

As the album unfolds, Naima Faraò invites you to join her on a musical exploration of new territories, unfamiliar paths, and the courage to push beyond. "Dots" is more than a collection of tracks; it's an immersive experience that unveils the beauty found in the details and the courage required to evolve.

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released March 1, 2024

Naima Faraò_vocals
Edoardo Maggioni_rhodes, piano and synths
Andrea Dominoni_bass
Matteo D’ignazi_drums, percussion


Additional musician:

Ilhan Ersahin_tenor saxophone on track 04
Napoleon Maddox_poetry and rap on track 05
Samir Langus_sintir and castanets on track 10
Andrea Gamba aka Daykoda_electronics on all tracks
Lorenzo Faraò_baritone saxophone on tracks 02, 03, 04
Tiziano Codoro_trumpet and flugelhorn on tracks 02, 03, 04
Rudi Manzoli_tenor sax on tracks 02, 03, 04
Luca Giannotti_percussion on tracks 02, 03, 04, 05
Matteo Da Ross_guitar on track 03

All tracks written by Naima Faraò except tracks 06, 08, 09, 10, written with Edoardo Maggioni, Andrea Dominoni, and Matteo D’Ignazi, and track 01 produced by Andrea Gamba aka DayKoda

Recorded by Michele Gas Castagna at Orange Corner, Milan
Mixed by Andrea Gamba aka Daykoda
Mastered by Beat Machine Records
Distribution: Beat Machine Records

Artwork by Ruggge
Photography © Federica Ikka Mirabelli

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Naima Faraò Milan, Italy

Naima Faraò is a singer and composer based in Milan with an artistic background spanning music and visual arts. Active in the independent scene for over a decade, she moves in the sphere
of alternative soul and nu jazz influences

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