The collaboration between British producer Mura Masa (Alex Crossan) and Brooklyn rapper Desiigner on "All Around The World" is a quintessential artifact of the internet age. Released as part of Mura Masa's self-titled debut album in 2017, the track represents a collision of "geographical isolation" and global digital connectivity. 1. The Paradox of Geographical Isolation
The Sound of Nowhere and Everywhere: Mura Masa’s "All Around The World" Mura Masa - All Around The World (Audio) ft. Desiigner
Alex Crossan grew up on the remote island of Guernsey, a location he describes as being "far-removed and serene" with "no underground culture". This physical isolation forced him to perceive all music culture through the lens of the internet, leading to a "world-building" production style that samples global sounds—from steel drums and kalimbas to shakuhachi flutes. "All Around The World" utilizes this palette, blending a "gamelan-tinged" melodic hook with the sharp, rhythmic clicks of trap. 2. Desiigner’s Infectious Spontaneity The collaboration between British producer Mura Masa (Alex
While Mura Masa provides the "twinkly" and "colorful" framework, Desiigner brings a raw, high-energy presence that critics have called "infectious" and "playful". All Around the World (feat. Desiigner) Lyrics — Mura Masa The Paradox of Geographical Isolation The Sound of
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