Gondwana Records · October 9, 2020
Jack Wyllie, under the moniker Paradise Cinema, released his first full-length album. The eight-track album was recorded in Dakar, Senegal, and offers a taste of the thriving music scene there. Specifically, the album hints at the mbalax dance music of Senegal and Gambia. This genre originated from the sabar music of the Wolof people, but now includes influences from a vast array of other African popular music. In the album’s release notes, Wyllie explains that the mbalax influence is paired with subtle electronic elements that suggest “utopian ideas about [Dakar’s] potential futures.” With
Paradise Cinema, Wyllie has created an ambience that reflects traditions of the past alongside a sense of anticipation for the future. He explains that while in Dakar, the music would often be heard all through the night—until about 6 a.m. In his notes he writes, “I could hear this from my bed at night and it all blended together, in what felt like an early version of the record.” 

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