Album lore

Released in March 2024 on their own imprint Chinese Man Records, We've Been Here Before finds French trio Chinese Man weaving electro swing, trip hop, nu jazz, and French and Ivorian rap across thirteen tracks. The album unfolds with a blend of dusty breaks and brass stabs, underpinned by the group’s signature plangent beats and textured samples. The featured track "Too Late" exemplifies their deft layering of rhythmic complexity and vocal interplay.Anchored in Marseille’s vibrant underground scene, Chinese Man continue to refine their mosaic of global sounds with a deft hand. The record’s thirteen cuts, including "Salune," "Déjà vu," and "Sacre Bleu," offer a measured balance between groove and lyricism, reflecting a seasoned approach to production and curation. With over 6,300 listeners and 62,000 scrobbles on Last.fm, We've Been Here Before stands as a notable entry in their enduring catalog.

Album lore

Released in March 2024 on their own imprint Chinese Man Records, We've Been Here Before finds French trio Chinese Man weaving electro swing, trip hop, nu jazz, and French and Ivorian rap across thirteen tracks. The album unfolds with a blend of dusty breaks and brass stabs, underpinned by the group’s signature plangent beats and textured samples. The featured track "Too Late" exemplifies their deft layering of rhythmic complexity and vocal interplay.Anchored in Marseille’s vibrant underground scene, Chinese Man continue to refine their mosaic of global sounds with a deft hand. The record’s thirteen cuts, including "Salune," "Déjà vu," and "Sacre Bleu," offer a measured balance between groove and lyricism, reflecting a seasoned approach to production and curation. With over 6,300 listeners and 62,000 scrobbles on Last.fm, We've Been Here Before stands as a notable entry in their enduring catalog.