Dallas Artist Harry Edohoukwa Releases Career-Changing Debut Album “Fire On The Mountain”

We’re given an early Christmas gift today with the release of Dallas Hip Hop artist Harry Edohoukwa’s new album entitled “Fire On The Mountain”. The album is comprised of seven larger than life tracks, narrating a journey through past mistakes, hope, and the strength that turns self-disgust into self-love.

The album kicks off with “No Rule”, a bold experimental track with a vocal delivery reminiscent of a chaotic Cody ChesnuTT. “No Rule” lights that uncomfortable & turbulent spark toward growth when Harry realizes that maybe he hadn’t found his inner peace . He questions his instincts, blaming himself for the mess that’s been made. “Did I not pray, is that what’s goin on? Am I not speaking life in every song?” This paired with his Kanye West-like musical production creates both a theatrical and authentically deranged experience that can’t help but draw you in. Listeners are quickly lead into “Did You Not Pray?” – equally as hectic, Harry delivers a refreshingly unique performance that does an amazing job of bringing fans into his creative mindset during the time the album was made. This track delivers notes of alt-rock influence and lyrics that transition from anger to doubt; questioning himself, Harry sings “I wasn’t even sure my prayer points were being paid attention to. I paid tithes to keep the invisible at bay.”

The swift transition to “Mayday” gives listeners an almost live show-like experience with a full band sound and vocal echoes that feel like you’re watching Harry jump around on stage from stadium seats. In this track, he seems to eventually realize the mind games he’s been playing with himself. The panic turned to doubt has lead him to introspection – “Breathe in and find my way back, me and my crazy”. His reference to his ‘crazy’ is still entangled with isolation; a result of self-examination and a sincere soul-searching of his own. “Black Sunday” calms listeners with emotional lyrics “I came in here to cry – hold my head and cry” and a beautiful female vocal amidst church-like sounds. His tears seem to reflect both frustration and self-acceptance. It’s an incredibly relieving track – almost as if you’re right there with Harry – working it out, one song at a time.

The album evolves yet again with “Skin” – a dynamic shift back to lyrical Hip Hop. Here, Harry reacts to how he is perceived and treated, specifically by the law. A genuine anger fuels the track in and out of impactful versus spoken from true life experience. Lyrics like “So I’m guilty huh, it’s the pigment & plus I’m not timid” speak to an endless war with racist cops; and the fight is nowhere near over. In the US, African Americans are still 2.5 times more likely to be killed by police than white people. The song is effective and honest, allowing us even further into Harry’s ethos and struggle. The next track “Legend” has a haunting quality to it, giving listeners this image of a monster; perhaps Harry in non-human form. The grim-like production glides through dynamic drum patterns and eerie lyrics “Call me soul taker, cult leader. Don’t get me in trouble with my God”. While spooky, Harry seems to reclaim a certain power dynamic here, leading us into his final track “Road to Damascus” “Road to Damascus” is evocative of conscious artist’s like Common or J. Cole. It’s an unapologetic track, ending the album’s journey with a confident restoration of self-love and appreciation. The growth is apparent and its minimalist production deems appropriate behind a strong lyrical message.

“My flows heavy (still), woulda thought it left me. Came back avenging.”

Dallas native, Harry Edohoukwa is rooted in melody and committed to innovation. Raised on Jamaican smooth-stylist Beres Hammond and Afro-Reggae messenger Lucky Dube, Harry follows his mentors by using tuneful, personal deliveries to convey his purge of emotion and insight, whether it be hyped or brooding energy. His lyrics paint a vivid canvas of his life’s journey through triumph, agony, and personal lessons.

Named by the Austin Chronicle as one of last year’s Must See Artists at SXSW, Harry headlined the Hotel Vegas stage with Jackie Venson and White Denim, as well as headlining KUTX’s premiere Austin Hip-Hop showcase’s SXSBREAKS and Love Lockdown and Denver’s Underground Music Showcase.

Listen to Harry on Spotify and be sure to follow him on Facebook, & Instagram.