Falle Nioke Does Not Disappoint With New Single ‘Salia’

Falle Nioke is a singer and multi-instrumentalist from Conakry, Guinea who you need to get to know. Nioke has just released a new single produced by Johan Hugo of The Very Best. "Salia," has pumping, pulsating beats. His voice is bold and rings clear, alternating between pure sound and slightly effected vocals–doubling them to make it sound like a ghost-version of himself is trailing close behind.

Salia is the sort of 'Afro deep house' that speaks to your soul and connects you with your ancestors. The music instantly transports you to a world that feels primordial—telling a tale so true that you've known it long before It takes you on a journey, seemingly enveloping you and playing your very ribs to the percussion and handclaps.

More than his music, Nioke's story is also interesting. Being born and raised in Guinea, he later moved to Margate in the United Kingdom, a seaside town where he can often be seen humming and strumming down by the harbor.

Nownesshas made a short documentary about him and how the change in scenery has affected his art. He speaks on the difference, "Back home in Guinea, there is life on the street. Life on the street that makes you write about it as an artist. Here, I found a new inspiration. Standing on the harbour, looking at the ocean, looking at the sea—it's a new inspiration for me."

The documentary is directed by Tom Dream who says it "captures Nioke at a particularly exciting moment in his life. Filmed soon after the birth of his son, the center of his creativity now has a new foundation in family and community."

Listen to "Salia" and watch the short doc over at Nowness.