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Album Review: Gonjasufi - Mandela Effect

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"[A] potent, mind-altering mix of ancient mysticism, science fiction and heavy dub."

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The Mandela Effect refers to collective false memories that some believe bleed through from alternate timelines. For example; the widespread belief that Nelson Mandela died in the '80s, despite living until 2013

Gonjasufi delivers a deeper and darker take than on Callus, but uses the exercise to support his belief that many of us have convinced ourselves to inhabit alternative realities that exist adjacent to our own. Established talents like Daddy G, King Britt and Tony Allen rub shoulders with newer acts like Shabazz Palaces, Moor Mother and Innsyter, and as a whole Mandela Effect remains true to Gonjasufi's potent, mind-altering mix of ancient mysticism, science fiction and heavy dub with a whole lot of voodoo to mess with your head.