The artiste’s nine-track album, “Carte Postale,” pays special attention to contemporary issues.
“I am not a Christian musician. God has always been at the centre of my life, even if I have not usually sung it out clearly. But this time around, I decided to dedicate an entire song to the Almighty, in appreciation for all he has been doing for me”.
It is with the above statement that the internationally-acclaimed Makossa musician, Mpollo Serge, popularly known as Sergeo, set the pace for the question-answer session with the press in Douala recently. The peculiar encounter was stirred by the release of his new album titled “Carte Postale” (Postcard). The nine-track auto-production by SP Production recreates a moment of communion between Sergeo Polo and his ever dedicated fans.
Known for his love messages towards the womenfolk, the artiste has produced numerous titles such as “le President de Deïdo à Paris” and “King Polo XVIII”, amongst others in which he offers a blend of Makossa, slows and Rumba rhythms for the listening and dancing pleasure of music lovers. But his newest “baby’s” first audience is the Almighty God. He explained that his life has been characterised by God’s blessings.
His ability to remain standing despite setbacks surrounding his profession, he says, is God-given. Thus, in “Efforts Personnels” (personal efforts), Sergeo Polo sets the deco by calling on the public to avoid relying on their parents’ laurels in order to become successful. Rather, he advises, they should discover their talents and harness them towards accomplishing their dreams in life.
In “Carte Postale”, the album’s title, the artiste leads the listener through a musical journey in the form of a love letter expressing his feelings towards his beloved. The pilgrimage guides him to Côte d’Ivoire, where he solicits Ivorian Zouglou musician, Soum Bill, who features in the track. His steps lead him further to the United States where he performs a duet with Kaïssa Doumbe tiltled “Je t’embrasserai”.
Contemporary issues like migration, infidelity, distant love are highlighted in the album. Such is the case of Fanny who finds herself in a difficult situation because she lives abroad without a visa. While unfaithfulness in marital home is greatly condemned in “Homme Infidèle”.
Owing to his tribute to pacesetters, King Polo XVII ends his route with a homage titled “Ali Baba Forever” given that the deceased inspired his greatly.
