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Kito Jempere’s newest album, Part Time Chaos Part Time Calmness, is a journey through genres, emotions, and the contrasting roles of his life as both an artist and a family man. Known widely for his career in house music, Kito’s legacy is rooted in the dance world, where his 4×4 beats have been celebrated in clubs and festivals for over a decade. But Kito’s evolution as an artist has led him beyond club walls and the pulsing dance floor, allowing him to shed the familiar and explore new horizons in pop and downtempo music. This album, as he puts it, is “the movie I’ve never made but have the soundtrack for,” presenting his journey through chameleonic musical changes and a fresh embrace of simplicity and storytelling.

The album marks a return to his roots, starting with his old guitar that shapes tracks like “Killer Line” and “Love Myself But I Can’t Make It Love.” This sense of nostalgia blends with forward-looking experimentation, creating an intimate tapestry of sounds that echoes the thematic development he began with last year’s Green Monster. Part Time Chaos Part Time Calmness brings an eclectic array of guest artists, including Jimi Tenor, Adam Evald, and Hard Ton, each adding layers of texture to Kito’s sonic palette. This isn’t a reinvention—it’s a reintegration, where Kito merges his previous house-driven persona with his new, introspective side.

Opening with “Killer Line,” a soulful folk ballad, the album moves gracefully through unexpected turns, including the eerie flamenco-jazz hybrid “Before Music Dies” and the upbeat coastal vibes of “Sounds of Love.” These tracks show Kito at his most genre-fluid, weaving between influences that range from 80s synthwave to coastal Balearic breaks, creating a cinematic experience that carries listeners across the soundscape of his life. “Footsteps,” with its lo-fi, laid-back charm, precedes the more narrative-driven “In The Countryside,” which subtly references pop culture icons like Tarantino’s Red Apple cigarettes or High Fidelity, adding a playful layer to his personal storytelling.

Freed from the constraints of club-focused production, Kito shows his versatility, with a mix of beats and melodies that range from polished to raw and unfiltered. Tracks like “Absent Ascent” explode with epic synth lines, while “Shorespotting,” featuring Adam Evald, and the closing “Lovers” evoke tranquility and freedom, both sonic respites within the album’s emotional spectrum. Each song feels like a different scene, with Kito reflecting on life, growth, and the freedom that comes from embracing change.

In Part Time Chaos Part Time Calmness, Kito Jempere captures the beauty of life’s contradictions. The album is a reflection of hard-won peace, an exploration of the space between chaos and calm, and a celebration of the multifaceted nature of identity. With an unbound approach to genre, Kito embraces the complexities of his journey, creating an album that feels like both a retrospective and a bold new chapter.

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