Emanuel Casablanca Releases New Video ‘Dogshit’ Feat. Joanna Connor
A new single and video from the outlaw bluesman Emanuel Casablanca featuring Joanna Connor, “Dogshit” digs deep into Casablanca’s brave, modern style. He doesn’t just want to keep the blues alive–he wants it to thrive. ““Every roots-music genre has evolved,” said Casablanca. “It is not enough to just keep something alive; we should want it to thrive and to do so we have to think differently and get proactive about it.”
“Dogshit” is a blistering new track from Emmanuel’s upcoming album Strung Out On Thrills (Out February 3, 2024) with his powerful vocal and Connor’s killer slide guitar working together to bring forth one of the best down and dirty blues numbers this year has seen. It’s in your face and meant to be. Gritty, raucous, and meant to be played loud. Turn it up!
“Dogshit”
With his sophomore LP Strung Out On Thrills, two feature films and a ‘24 Art Basel Miami show underway, Casablanca is an artist who possesses the ability, ingenuity, and the passion that drives him to succeed. He has worked with an array of A-list performers including bassist and producer Bill Laswell, drummer Daxx Nielsen, a prominent member of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honorees Cheap Trick, vocalist Bernard Fowler, a touring member of the Rolling Stones, bassist Doug Wimbish of the Grammy winning band Living Colour, guitar greats such as Eric Gales, Paul Gilbert and blues greats including Albert Castiglia, Kat Riggins, Grammy winner Jimmy Carpenter and many others. To aid in delivery, Emanuel enlisted an exceptional cast of collaborators for Strung Out On Thrills. They include such notable colleagues as guitar greats Joanna Connor, Elliot Sharp and more.
Casablanca’s debut LP, Blood On My Hands was released August 2022. The set featured cameos from dignitaries including guitar heroes Eric Gales, Paul Gilbert, and Albert Castiglia, sax man Jimmy Carpenter, and vocalist Kat Riggins.
Emanuel states his case. “I feel a burning passion when it comes to making music, he declares. “I’ve felt that way as far back as I can remember. My ears are attuned to musical sounds and an absolute love of lyricism. What’s more, I’m inspired by so many musicians, different genres, poets, and performers. However, the message I want to convey in my music is more about emotion than anything else. I don’t overthink it. I just let the feelings take charge and wherever those sentiments lead, that’s the place my playing needs to be.”
In June of this year, Casablanca began filming his first lead role in a feature movie, Mookie & Worm, an Onur Tukel film, which will debut in 2024 in many notable and international film festivals. Mookie & Worm is a film about a blues superstar who has fallen from grace, and instead of playing to 30,000 fans at festivals, is now playing small clubs and trying to work his way back to blues-rock stardom with the support of his manager, “Worm” (Casablanca). Casablanca has also appeared in numerous commercials including Coca Cola, Gillette and others. He appeared in season two of Showtime’s Billions and is currently preparing for a second feature film which will have a fall ’25 release date.
To add to his artistic portfolio, Casablanca paints, both abstract and mixed-media paintings. His work has shown in New York City’s famed Black Wall Street Gallery, amongst many other art viewings and shows in New York City, Los Angeles and Oaxaca, Mexico.
Emanuel Casablanca website
Strung Out on Thrills Track Listing and Credits
Dogshit (featuring Joanna Connor)
Strung Out On Thrills
Visceral (with Laurence Henderson)
Conniver
The Farm
King
Pistoleró (with Salvo)
Lass (featuring Joanna Connor and Kelli Baker)
Bastard
Morning Wood (featuring Elliot Sharp)
Pearl
Bonus Tracks
12. My Life’s Fire
13. Dogs**t (Radio Edit)
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