Umami is an 11-track LP characterized by its blend of house, disco swing, and future jazz,[1] and is inspired by Folamour's appreciation for Japanese culture.
[8] The album, described as a personal project exploring themes of love and freedom, was well-received and marked a shift from using samples and computers to writing original texts and recording live instruments.
[9] In a review for Clash Magazine, Ben Miles rated the album 8 out of 10 and described it as a bold shift from Folamour's earlier sample-based house sound.
Miles also notes the rhythmic experiments and lush synths in songs like "We Gotta Wake Up This World From Its Sleep," signaling what he saw as Folamour's evolution from DJ to composer.
[12] In 2024, to celebrate a decade in the industry, Folamour embarked on a series of special releases, beginning with Pressure Makes Diamonds, a single characterized by sentimental chords, disco influences, and pitched-down vocals.
He also organized a free open-air launch party in Lyon's Parc des Berges as part of his Decade Together Tour, paying tribute to the city that had supported him during his formative years as an artist.
[4] Folamour has performed at renowned venues and festivals globally, including the Olympia in Paris, Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Paradiso in Amsterdam, and Printworks in London.
He has also performed at major festivals such as such as Glastonbury, Tomorrowland, Sónar,[12] Gala,[13] Pete The Monkey,[14] Marsatac,[15] Parklife,[16] Kappa FuturFestival,[17] Karrusel,[18] and Cabourg Mon Amour.
This four-track EP, which includes the lead track "Friendship For Lovers" and a collaboration with Folamour titled "Jungle Bird," explores the concept of "future memories of the past."