An irresistible alternative gem that’ll have you experiencing a whirlwind of emotions.
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Dua Saleh is a Sudanese-American singer and actor. The artist first began writing poetry as a child and later “experimented with music” while attending university. Their music has been characterized as rap, pop, and R&B, although they have also been described as defying genres. In addition to writing and recording music, Saleh has acted in theater in Minneapolis and is known for their recurring role as Cal Bowman in the Netflix series Sex Education. Dua Saleh’s latest release is the eleven-track album I SHOULD CALL THEM, which opens with the song “chi girl.”
With a mesmerizing blend of atmospheric strings and mood-enhancing electronic beats, “chi girl” creates a haunting and hypnotic backdrop that beautifully complements the song’s moving exploration. Lyrics like “I lay down the rose’s petals on the bed, you know you’re deserving better than your past” and “Chi girl, what’s the mood? I like that you’re kind of rude. Midwest, what it do? Leave your history, bear the truth” deliver a striking story of love as the artist intimately expresses their desire and longing for the girl they can’t get off their mind. Fueled by ethereal vocals and an ear-pleasing R&B-infused, dreamlike soundscape, Dua Saleh gifts us with an irresistible alternative gem that’ll take you on a whirlwind of emotions. So press play and take a trip to the Midwest with “chi girl.”
Chicago based writer and creative. Fan of 80’s horror, fancy coffee drinks, and late night drives.
