Fake Kingmaker by Rafael De Toledo

Rafael De Toledo states In his own words that "Fake Kingmaker shares a bilingual glimpse into the strange world of caregivers, game theory and small obsessions". Written, produced and recorded during his time as his mothers caregiver Rafa has created a body of work that envelops you in its mood. A smoky, beat filled syrupy gaze through the lens of an artist fighting mortality and the bitter contradictions that life has to give. 'Fake Kingmaker' would be comfortable as the soundtrack for a late night after hours comedown or as a surprise guest at your Berlin dinner party. Its claustrophobic atmosphere serves as a confessional of sorts, an earnest saloon stop at the crossroads of a true artist in every sense of the word. Rafa spits his poetic soothing vocal darts at the listener, accompanied by a brooding sound that envelops you in its ambition. We revel in its brilliance in spite of circumstance.

In Rafael De Toledo's words..
Our food supply, her morphine and all the game theories I spent hours reading about while I took care of her. This album is dedicated to her memory.