ADVERTISE
CONTACT US
SUBMISSIONS
  • News
    Misha Knots

    LA-based R&B artist
Reva DeVito joins Misha / Knots

    The Locomotive

    The Locomotive arrives with southern soul sound / Mysterious

    Selma Judith

    Selma Judith Unleashes Her Soul Vampirism / Eat Your Soul

    Sletta

    Sletta’s Jazzy Neo-Soul Escape / Good Signs

    Numa Edema and Noora Noor

    Numa Edema and Noora Noor Unite in soulful harmony / For You

    Hilma

    Hilma presents her soulful essence / Espresso

    Soulful Vibes coming to Fasching

    Diza Guava

    [VIDEO] Diza Guava seeks truth / Fakta

  • Reviews
    • All
    • Album Review
    • Live Review
    • Single / EP Reviews
    Ricochet EP - Yehra

    Ricochet EP – Yehra

    Pearl Cutten album cover

    Fragments of My Soul – Pearl Cutten

    Young EP - Izza Gara

    YOUNG – Izza Gara

    Coco O

    Sharing is Caring – Coco O.

  • Features
    • All
    • Interviews
    • Scandinavian Soul Sessions
    • Soul Talk
    Audiovector QR5

    Nordic Speaker Manufacturers: Elevating Soul Music with Quality Sound

    Scandinavian Soul drinks perfect for a refreshing summer night

    Vira Milton

    Vira Milton: The Emerging Sensation of Jazzy Soul in Stockholm

    Home listening

    Home Listening: 5 Tips for Maximising Your Experience

    Stylish black girl in shades

    [INTERVIEW] Behind the video with RÜ

  • Events
    • Scandinavian Soul Music Awards
    • Scandinavian Soul Festival 2013
  • Artists / Bands
  • Videos
    • Playlists
  • Shop
    • SOUL SHOP
      • STYLE
      • MERCHANDISE
      • VINYL
      • BOOKS
      • SALE
No Result
View All Result
0

No products in the basket.

  • News
    Misha Knots

    LA-based R&B artist
Reva DeVito joins Misha / Knots

    The Locomotive

    The Locomotive arrives with southern soul sound / Mysterious

    Selma Judith

    Selma Judith Unleashes Her Soul Vampirism / Eat Your Soul

    Sletta

    Sletta’s Jazzy Neo-Soul Escape / Good Signs

    Numa Edema and Noora Noor

    Numa Edema and Noora Noor Unite in soulful harmony / For You

    Hilma

    Hilma presents her soulful essence / Espresso

    Soulful Vibes coming to Fasching

    Diza Guava

    [VIDEO] Diza Guava seeks truth / Fakta

  • Reviews
    • All
    • Album Review
    • Live Review
    • Single / EP Reviews
    Ricochet EP - Yehra

    Ricochet EP – Yehra

    Pearl Cutten album cover

    Fragments of My Soul – Pearl Cutten

    Young EP - Izza Gara

    YOUNG – Izza Gara

    Coco O

    Sharing is Caring – Coco O.

  • Features
    • All
    • Interviews
    • Scandinavian Soul Sessions
    • Soul Talk
    Audiovector QR5

    Nordic Speaker Manufacturers: Elevating Soul Music with Quality Sound

    Scandinavian Soul drinks perfect for a refreshing summer night

    Vira Milton

    Vira Milton: The Emerging Sensation of Jazzy Soul in Stockholm

    Home listening

    Home Listening: 5 Tips for Maximising Your Experience

    Stylish black girl in shades

    [INTERVIEW] Behind the video with RÜ

  • Events
    • Scandinavian Soul Music Awards
    • Scandinavian Soul Festival 2013
  • Artists / Bands
  • Videos
    • Playlists
  • Shop
    • SOUL SHOP
      • STYLE
      • MERCHANDISE
      • VINYL
      • BOOKS
      • SALE
No Result
View All Result
0

No products in the basket.

No Result
View All Result
Recored cover image

SoLi composes a soulful tribute / Här och Nu

New Swedish collective Cloudpocket release funky debut / Default

Meet Me In My Dreams – Shenie Fogo

Nordic Dark / Moody R&B 

Andy Collins by Andy Collins
22/12/2021
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Pinterest

I recently had my year wrapped up by Spotify. I have no love for the streaming platform; I was still interested to see which songs I’d been enraptured by in 2021. Naturally, soulful music from Scandinavia formed the majority (allegedly, I listen to more music than 67% of users); it was still exciting to see who, and which track, was in my top 5.

But it was no surprise for me to see the name ‘Shenie Fogo’ residing there.

The Swedish/Jamaican singer/songwriter/model single Explain has had me a prisoner since I first played it. I still have no plans to escape. This moody lo-fi single, electrified by a guitar solo and her hushed soul vocal, is a sensual pleasure bath for ears.

Explain features on Meet Me In My Dreams, Shenie Fogos’ debut album. I could use Explain, To the Sky or the impeccable Fading as perfect recommendations of her sound signature – deliciously dark, immersive R&B. The singers’ serene tone excels in the lovelorn single Midnight, featuring a flawless cameo by American rapper MadeinTyo.

With or without explicit content, I see Shenie Fogo as Sade’s naughty sister.

Shenie Fogos’ music lives in late-night shadows – not dimly-lit alleyways but red-hued bedrooms. Yet, she somehow, perhaps deliberately, avoids writing these songs with overtly sexualised textualisation. For example, it is no stretch of the imagination to draw sexual connotations to her echoing calls of ‘Tell me how it feels‘ on the utterly seductive Blue Hour. Instead, the lyrics brood on a love that’s not received. It’s a theme that still matches the beats moody atmosphere, but perhaps a little more risque, à la Prince – Darling Nikki, would have spiced things up a tad. Regardless, with or without explicit content, I see Shenie Fogo as Sade’s naughty sister.

The consequences of a broken relationship see the EP draw to a close with Empty Apartment, which will surely resonate with those unfortunate enough to recognise the stories experience.

There’s no happy hour in Shenie Fogo dreams. No explosion of euphoric happiness. No sunshine colours. Nevertheless, her dark style of themes and beats create exceptionally absorbing modern R&B.

Don’t let this album slip under the radar. It contains several R&B gems to absorb. The ideal setting for her sound is up to your imagination.

The Review

Meet Me In My Dreams - Shenie Fogo

4 Score

Her style, themes and beats create exceptional modern R&B. Don't let this album slip under the radar.

Review Breakdown

  • 3.75
Tags: album reviewShenie Fogo
Hilma Hilma Hilma
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Pearl Cutten album cover
Album Review

Fragments of My Soul – Pearl Cutten

31/10/2023
Coco O
Album Review

Sharing is Caring – Coco O.

21/09/2023
Cover art for Leah
Album Review

Zzz – LEAH

12/09/2023
Album cover image
Album Review

Songs People Together – August Rosenbaum

30/07/2023
Load More

Discover more

Misha Knots
Latest News

LA-based R&B artist
Reva DeVito joins Misha / Knots

01/12/2023
The Locomotive
Latest News

The Locomotive arrives with southern soul sound / Mysterious

01/12/2023
Selma Judith
Latest News

Selma Judith Unleashes Her Soul Vampirism / Eat Your Soul

24/11/2023
Prev Next

Archives

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

  • With so much music dropping we like to add reminders of tracks or videos that recently landed. The video to Fakta / by the one and only @dizaguava is yet another chance to discover this brilliant, genre-bending artist!❤️❤️ Follow @dizaguava and see the full video on site or YT! #scandinaviansoul #video #dizaguava #newmusic #genrebending #soulful #soulhop #swedishmusic #talented #sweden
  • Both Ways by @thisiselma is yet another excellent entry point to discover this Swedish artist. We’ve followed her since her debut, seen  her live and even met her in person and have never ceased to be impressed. Follow @thisiselma and see the full video on site or YouTube. #scandinaviansoul #soulful #video #newmusic #swedishmusic #soul #scandinavian #videoteaser
  • 30 secs of this song and video should be all you need to seek out more!😍❤️ @mishabeats and @halmejussi enticed the amazing @amber.jeanne from @thisismoonchild to join them on their new single Question and the result is stunning! 🥰
The video alone deserves appreciation ❤️! 
See the full video on our site and discover this track on all digital platforms.
It’s dreamy goodness with a message! ❤️#scandinaviansoul #newmusic #newvideo #video #misha #moonchild #soul #scandinavia #neosoulsinger #singer #nordicsoul #music #videographic

Little extra details…

  • Our services
  • My account
  • Customer Service
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer

Behind the scenes

  • ABOUT US
  • EVERYTHING SCANDINAVIAN SOUL IS AND ISN’T
  • JOIN OUR TEAM

stripe

© 2023 scandinaviansoul.com. Design by 68-design.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
    • Single / EP Reviews
    • Album Review
    • Live Review
  • Features
    • Interviews
    • Soul Talk
  • Events
    • Scandinavian Soul Festival 2013
  • Videos
  • Playlists
  • Artists / Bands
  • SOUL SHOP
  • Cart
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • About us
Close