Jamaica’s DejaVilla Unveils Debut Album ‘Castle With a View’
David Marston and Sarah Couch are DejaVilla. The Jamaica-raised duo distill the sounds of riddim-tinged electronica with worldly future-R&B. Following a string of successful lead singles in 2021, DejaVilla return to the new year with their debut studio album Castle With a View. The 12-track LP is slated released today Friday, March 18 via Ultra Records.
DejaVilla’s signature sound is one defined by fluid, sexy, dance-inducing soundscapes. Hailing from Kingston, the vibrant capital city of Jamaica, David Martson and Sarah Couch draw inspiration from the city’s rich cultural landscape. Although the duo have been friends since their youth, they spent years traveling solo, gathering the inspiration that led to the creation of their magnum opus in 2017 – DejaVilla. Today, the tandem collaborate long distance from London to Kingston – yet distance is no rival to their poignant artistic alignment. Producer/songwriter David lives in the UK crafting ethereal dance riddims as Sarah adds a distinct Jamaican flavor via patois-tinged vocals and liberating, sensual lyrics. Dejavilla’s debut single came in 2018 by the way their breakout hit “Suit a Rebel” via Ultra Records. In 2019 the duo released “Ochi to Mobay” an ode to sexual liberation and unwavering self-confidence. Their 2019 self-titled debut EP Dejavilla was a stepping-stone success that led to a New York City tour where they performed at venues like Alleycat Amateur Theater, Soho House, Harman Store, and Elsewhere. 2021 was another breakthrough year for the duo as they released celebrated singles like “Chocolate In Your Pocket,” “In The Morning,” “Uptown Rebel,” and the album’s title-track “Castle With a View.” Throughout 2021, the sounds of Castle With a View captured the attention of media tastemakers like Rolling Stone India, Lyrical Lemonade, Sheesh Media, C-Heads Magazine, Luna Collective, Sparky Mag, Hashtag Magazine and many more.
Their anxiously-awaited debut album Castle With a View is an enlightened 12-track triumph with an infectious electronic edge. The impressive LP is an embodiment of Jamaica’s abundant culture – dynamic, passionate, and at once historic and new. A bold reminder of Jamaica’s influence on modern music, Dejavilla’s album pays homage to the small yet world-renowned island.
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