Tariq Ravelomanana, known by the stage name Infinity Knives, is a Tanzanian-born American multi-instrumentalist, living in Baltimore.[1]
Early life
editRavelomanana was born in Tanzania and spent his early childhood in various African countries including Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia, before settling in Baltimore, United States, as a junior high school student.[1]
Music career
editAs a solo musician, Infinity Knives has released the albums In The Mouth Of Sadness (Ugly Nigga From Heaven) (2019) and Dear, Sudan (2020). A reviewer for Loud and Quiet wrote that the latter showcases "Ravelomanana's deep love – and knowledge of – a range of genres, from classical, to hip hop, to ambient [. . .] What's remarkable about Dear, Sudan is how well these disparate parts fit together to form a cohesive album, carrying the listener effortlessly from track to track, immersing you in Ravelomanana's sonic universe."[2]
He has collaborated with Randi Withani and David Jacober, as the experimental post-rock band Loris,[2][3] who released their debut self-titled album in 2020.[4] As a duo with Brian Ennals, they have made the albums Rhino XXL (2020) and King Cobra (2022). A reviewer for The Quietus wrote that "together, Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals might seem like the poster boys for alternative or experimental hip hop, but King Cobra proves that labels can be meaningless."[5][6][7]
Discography
editSolo albums
edit- In The Mouth Of Sadness (Ugly Nigga From Heaven) (self-released, 2019)
- Dear, Sudan (Phantom Limb, 2020)[2]
Albums with Loris
edit- Loris (2020)
Albums with Brian Ennals
edit- Rhino XXL (self-released, 2020)
- King Cobra (Phantom Limb, 2022)[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "Classical music meets experimental hip-hop with Mind on Fire's 'Infinity Knives Live and Orchestrated'". Baltimore Sun. October 2021. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
- ^ a b c "infinity Knives - Dear, Sudan - Album Review". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
- ^ "Here's what six of Baltimore's most unique musical artists have prepared for fall 2020". Baltimore Sun. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
- ^ "Infinity Knives on Defying Easy Description, Blowing Up on Bandcamp". Spin. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
- ^ "The Quietus - Reviews - Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals". The Quietus. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
- ^ "The Infinite Nihilistic Jest of Brian Ennals and Infinity Knives". Spin. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
- ^ Shipley, Al (21 July 2022). "Infinity Knives and Brian Ennals tested the strength of their friendship to make an art rap masterpiece". Baltimore Banner. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
- ^ "Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals, "King Cobra"". Bandcamp. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-10.