Confucius MC & Sebastian Keb – Songs For Lost Travellers

A stripped-back, genre-blending collaboration that balances thoughtful lyricism with lo-fi, jazz-leaning production.

On Songs For Lost Travellers, London rapper Confucius MC teams up with producer and multi-instrumentalist Sebastian Keb for an album that defies easy categorization. Built from field recordings, home studio sessions, and raw first takes, this is a deeply personal record that blends hip-hop, folk, and jazz into something intimate and introspective.

Keb’s production leans into a lo-fi, analog feel—favoring warm textures, tape hiss, and subtle instrumentation over programmed drums or polished beats. The result is a spacious, almost meditative atmosphere that gives Confucius MC room to reflect on time, grief, family, and identity. His delivery is low-key and measured, more conversational than performative, but every line lands with intention.

Tracks like “Tell Me Lies” and “Time Will Come” explore the stories we tell ourselves to make sense of the world, while “Little Man” is a heartfelt message to his son. There’s an emotional thread running throughout the record, but it never feels heavy-handed—just honest. Contributions from family members (including Keb’s mum and cousin on saxophone, and Con’s son reading from The Prophet) add to the personal feel.

For fans of reflective hip-hop with jazz-influenced production and a focus on storytelling, Songs For Lost Travellers offers something rare—an album that feels lived-in, grounded, and real. It’s not flashy, but it sticks with you.

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