7/10

With the release of 'The Singing Winds Pt. 3', Kele masterfully concludes his ambitious ‘The Elements’ series, a trio of albums that began as a creative experiment in lockdown and evolved into a deeply personal exploration of growth and resilience. The album, featuring standout tracks like the introspective yet dynamic 'Money Trouble', offers a fitting finale to a project that has consistently pushed boundaries, celebrating the power of limitation as a force for innovation.

Built entirely from the layered textures of Kele’s guitar, the record showcases his singular artistic vision, transforming what could have been a minimal palette into a lush soundscape. Tracks such as the bittersweet 'It Wasn’t Meant To Be' and the intricate 'Kintsugi' reveal the emotional depth of his songwriting, reflecting the upheavals of recent years with profound clarity.

This latest instalment also feels like a sonic culmination of the themes explored in 'The Waves Pt. 1' and 'The Flames Pt. 2'. If 'The Waves' symbolised isolation and experimentation, and 'The Flames' was about reinvention and intensity, then 'The Singing Winds' is a celebration of adaptability and newfound purpose. With every sound crafted from his guitar, Kele has created a trilogy that not only embraces creative constraints but also turns them into artistic strengths.

Kele’s The Singing Winds Pt. 3' is the closing chapter of a journey that has been as transformative for the artist as it has been illuminating for his listeners. It’s a testament to finding beauty in change and redefining one’s path, leaving fans eager to witness its vibrant live iteration in the coming months.