Sinkane – Mr. Band Machine (Audio)

By Cochrane St. James on May 26, 2009

What was once the mistaken lyric in a Kanye song is now the call sign of a one-man band machine. Producer/composer Sinkane, also known as Ahmed Gallab, was born in Sudan. His Sudanese parents were both scholars who enforced the importance of dedication and hard work. So when he took drumsticks in hand at the age of 10, those ideals were applied. “I used to beat sticks on pans and pots till my parents got me my first drums set. I would beat them louder and louder till they gave in,” he said while reminiscing about his childhood. Sinkane learned to play several types of guitars and other instruments and now plays most of the instruments on his productions.

His first record, produced in 2008 was a 4-track exorcism of emotions entitled Color Voice. Though a bit rough around the edges the album displayed potential and was an excellent first attempt. The second self-entitled album continues where Color Voice left off, spilling a stream of melodies, ambient sounds and percussion across a string of musical transitions. His compositions tell stories relevant to the listener, allowing them to sit with the soundtrack of their own lives. Both releases are under the label Emergency Umbrella Records including Sinkane’s latest self-entitled project expected early this summer. Before you check out his blog, for a deeper insight into what motivates this producer, listen to some of Sinkane’s work below.