Infinity Knives

Tariq Ravelomanana, known by the stage name Infinity Knives, is a Tanzanian-born American multi-instrumentalist, living in Baltimore.[1]

Early life

Ravelomanana 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

As 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), King Cobra (2022), and A City Drowned in God's Black Tears (2025). 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

Solo albums

  • In the Mouth of Sadness (Ugly Nigga From Heaven) (self-released, 2019)
  • Dear, Sudan (Phantom Limb, 2020)[2]

Albums with Loris

  • Loris (2020)

Albums with Brian Ennals

  • Rhino XXL (self-released, 2020)
  • King Cobra (Phantom Limb, 2022)[8]
  • A City Drowned in God's Black Tears (Phantom Limb, 2025)[9]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c "infinity Knives - Dear, Sudan - Album Review". Loud and Quiet. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Infinity Knives on Defying Easy Description, Blowing Up on Bandcamp". Spin. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  5. ^ "The Quietus - Reviews - Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals". The Quietus. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  6. ^ "The Infinite Nihilistic Jest of Brian Ennals and Infinity Knives". Spin. 22 September 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals, "King Cobra"". Bandcamp. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  9. ^ "Infinity Knives & Brian Ennals - A City Drowned in God's Black Tears". Album of The Year. Retrieved 2025-04-15.

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