Yoruba Records proudly present the return of Afefe Iku. Returning after a four year
hiatus with is his first release since his 2008 debut album and smash hit Mirror Dance,
here we have a four song EP entitled 'The Blues'. With his eclectic force and sound,
Afefe brings us another chapter in his developing story. 'The Blues' gives us the dark
edge of deeper techno, whereas 'The Arsonist' is an in your face mid tempo head
banger featuring Osunlade on vocals. 'Dakountdown' and 'Jungle Beats' stand alone
in style and approach as a throwback to the days when house was simply just house,
without the multitude of today's dance genres. Yoruba pray that you embrace the next
wave of sound from the mind of the man who brought you the classic 'Artifacts Of
Pottery Vessels'.
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Yoruba Records original this now classic record in 2008. With its ridiculous driving beat, and one of the most memorable melody lines weve heard on the dance floor, “Mirror Dance” is another one of those dance floor monstrosities that Afefe Iku seems to naturally pull out of his magic hat. On the B-Side, Osunlade takes it deep with his Yoruba Soul Mix featuring spoken word king Oveous Maximus. With deeper rhythms and a stripped groove, this one takes you back to the basement house parties allowing you to go into trance and zone out to the words of Ove. Brace yourselves, yet again. More

green vinyl w/ brown sprinkles, 180g, 12'' LP including Download Code

Songs:
01. Tom’s Bar 4:10
02. MOSS 3:02
03. The Roads Of Kenya 2:53
04. MOSS Pt 2 6:38
05. ELYODCIRE 4:19
06. Lizards 0:42
07. FLWN 3:20
08. OohSHIT 3:14
09. Selfie Stick 0:57
10. MOSS Pt. 3 (My Luva) 4:23
11. Lollies & Weed 2:15

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Osunlade returns with yet another full length, MOSS. This one recorded during the head of the Covid 19 lock down. With a sensibility of not knowing how to react, the studio became the voice of choice in understanding and omitting the fears and negative of the unknown. MOSS unlike the 3 other full length projects produced during this time, is a simple track affair., something for the dj’s and those aspiring. Tunes to rock in your sets and /or use as elemental figures for your accapella desires. Either way, this is a simple gesture of the groove and how simplicity rules. Done completely on an ipad with no other gear, this is proof that its not the tool but the mind. We hope you enjoy this offering!
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Songs:
01. Aturah “They Say” 6:20
02. Rich Medina “The Sickness” 4:03
03. Aturah “They Say” (Burlie Mac Remix) 6:33
04. The Sickness (Instrumental)

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In January of 2019, news outlets such as St. Louis Today, St. Louis local FOX station KTVI and the Washington Post reported that medical examiners concluded that Danye Jones had indeed committed suicide.

Jones, a 24-old black man, was found hung from a tree in his mother’s backyard. His mother, Melissa McKinnies, immediately rejected the police’s direction of investigating this as a suicide, saying that there was foul play and that her son was lynched. Jones is one of six peculiar deaths that have some connection to the Ferguson activists of 2014. McKinnies, an original organizer of the Michael Brown protests, disagrees with the medical examiner’s report.

It is in this calling for justice and anger that Osunlade presents “Racially Charged”. Two new songs, one with a new voice, another with an old. Entirely produced by Osunlade and mastered by the one and only Martin Iveson, better known as Atjazz. this single promises truth, a message warranted and some foot stompin’ all at once.

River city poet and writer Aturah starts things off with “They Say”, speaking directly on the Danye Jones case. Reminiscent to some of his more overtly political work like “Black August”, this one of Osunlade’s sparser arrangements, letting Aturah take charge with her urgent message.

Up next, the legendary Philly DJ and spoken word artist Rich Medina takes over vocal duties for “The Sickness”. Speaking on the monster that is social media and its passionate, outspoken and mostly clueless users, Osunlade brings a more sinister and cynical production into play, featuring the keyboard work of Yoruba Soul favorite, Jesse Gannon.

On the flip we end things with a tech-house tinged remix of “They Say” from Yoruba newcomer and other half of po-lar-ity, Burlie Mac as well as the instrumental version of the “The Sickness”.

Indeed, every night has its day, but we have to admit, its dark as fuck right now.

This ones not for the faint at heart, but we are making no excuses for our rage!



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Songs:
01. Love Symphonik 4:09
02. The Message 5:01
03. Sila 5:32
04. Zensko Oro 4:59

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Yoruba Records welcomes back label favourite Mike Steva with a well-balanced and forward thinking EP that both engages and pushes boundaries. Opening up with ‘Love Symphonik’, this stutter-stepped jam practically drips with MPC flavour. Up next, ‘The Message’; a bold proclamation with more straight forward percussion. With added Balkan flavour this one is as deep as they come. This is followed with ‘Sila’ where Steva’s chops are on full display. This engaging and well-constructed groove conjures of feelings of celebration, one that’s easy to imagine taking place in the streets of Macedonia. We close with ‘Zensko Oro’, a deep and moody percussive-led jam. This one speaks of movement, slowly building on itself and reaching a natural climax that enhances and delights the senses of the astute listener. Sit back, relax and enjoy this soon-to-be essential piece of the Yoruba Records canon. More

Tracklist:
Side A
01 Oggun ft Carlos Mena (Original) 6:26
02 Lhasa 6:12

Side B
01 Oggun ft Carlos Mena (Nickodemus Remix) 6:57
02 Show You The World ft Gabriele Poso 4:43

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Yoruba Records is ecstatic to welcome back Hallex M with our latest release, the ‘Oggun EP’. Kicking off with the title track, Carlos Mena lends his voice to give praise to Oggun, the warrior-protector Orisha, in this low end heavy and celebratory groove. Slowing things down a bit, ‘Lhasa’ is a more subtle and relaxing cut, teasing you with a beautiful piano melody and funky bassline. Nickodemus gets to work with his remix of the title track ‘Oggun’. Giving this a treatment with a thick and stubby bass, this mix takes things to a deeper territory appreciated by discerning dancefloors. We round out the EP with ‘Show You The World’, a laid-back love song featuring the warm and inviting vocals of Gabriele Poso. Once again Hallex shows his prowess in crafting emotionally intelligent dancefloor tunes; we hope you enjoy these as much as we have enjoyed bringing them to you! More

Songs:
01. Nano Jubo (Yoruba Soul Mix)
02. Nano Jubo (Yoruba Soul Instrumental) 4:38
03. Minds
04. Hunters

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‘Nano Jubo’
Toto Chiavetta extends his experienced ear to the creation of a musical gem in ‘Nano Jubo.’ Chiavetta brings together indigenous chanting, polyrhythms and complimentary keys that ask for your full attention. Experimenting with spacey synths to deliver a body-movement musical mediation, the Yoruba Soul Mixes add new dimensions, transforming the songs into funk based dance floor soul. ‘Nano Jubo’ is a funk tech track that calls on Detroit electro minimalism, subtle and dark. The informed listener may even detect a St. Louis blues swing. With advanced production, it’s highly engaging, builds your trust, leads you into the unknown, and inspires a reimagining of the four to the floor formula. ‘Nano Jubo’ is an expression of Afro-electro jazz fusion, new music for new times, and a collaboration between Osunlade and Toto Chiavetta that exemplifies divine collaborative creativity.

‘Minds’
Chiavetta’s ‘Minds’ an industrial, abstract, and unpredictable sound. You’ll hear an otherworldly parade, complete with a marching band and new age futuristic funk breaks. Sun–Ra meets house, meets Pink Floyd, it defies the limitation of genre and forges new space for producers willing to take a risk. ‘Minds’ is organized like an intentional stream of consciousness; it highlights the spirit of mad scientists who were studio bound until the song reached the wholeness of its sound. Science fictional syncopated house.

‘Hunter’
You can’t help to move ‘Hunter’ is a live wire and smart high-brow house. Chiavetta works with Osunlade to compose exciting conflicting rhythm patterns that are sure to move the crowd. Percussive heavy throughout, but on top of the bass you’re carried above ground with an intricate cosmic soundscape. More than trance ‘Hunter’ is a call to action where a circle gets formed for dance rituals. You’ll dig deep in the crates trying to find the peer to this. More soulful tech from Yoruba Soul records.

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Songs:
01. No Ede 7:25
02. Something 8:16

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Yoruba Records is pleased to welcome Dario Rosa to the family with his first release on the label, “No Ede”. This two-track EP takes listeners on a hypnotic journey and delivers nothing short of a rhythmic workout. Starting off with the title track, No Ede is originally a gospel song – but not the type you may think. Traditional African percussion leads this track from the opening bars. Smooth stringed rhythms open up and create space as the hypnotic melody of the Kora carries you away. On the flip side we are greeted with Somethin’– which is already everything. A decidedly deep cut heavily influenced by the early ‘90s House sound. Funky keys and an infectious bassline beg you to move as the low end keeps you locked in motion. This introspective groove is made for the late night dance floor and will bring you back while looking ever forward.
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Songs:
01. Discover 5:36
02. Discover (Nick Holder Remix) 6:09
03. Discover (Kaytronik Treasure Dub) 6:22
04. Discover (N’Dinga Gaba Remix) 6:08


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In this self-contained remix suite Demuir works with vocalist, Canadian born Cynthia Amoah to bring a soothing element to an otherwise percussive heavy track. Her voice, once described as ‘haunting and healing’ gives us a range of sonic colors that inspire soulful iterations and brings brilliant musical personality to the foundation of this composition. The pulse is unyielding on this one, it slowly creeps and builds with lasting and lingering lyrics about love exploration and the gift of emotional curiosity. The track is funky and soulful whether instrumental, dub and vocals, and remains engaging and inspiring in all its forms, perfect for improvisational and liberating body movement. A smart collaboration with incredible artists expressed with clean and inviting rhythms that take you out of your rhythmic comfort zone.
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Songs:
01. Loose Beat 7:20

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Yoruba Records is pleased to welcome Oliver Dollar and Crazy P to the Yoruba family with their first release on the label, Loose Beat. This sample-heavy jam is as groovy as they come, practically forcing you to dance! Starting off with a warm, room-filling kick and lush, funky bassline, this track wastes no time getting down to business. The atmospheric keys draw you closer as the more subtle, layered percussive elements have you bobbing your head before you know it. While the sporadic vocals capture your attention and lock you in, the classic bluesy Rhodes elevates this to peak time status, putting the dancefloor into a frenzy. Already making waves, you’ll recognize this future Yoruba classic all summer and beyond. For the first time featuring a beautiful, golden Yoruba Records logo etched into a full side of the vinyl, we hope you enjoy this release as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you!
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Yoruba Records is proud to welcome back Toto Chiavetta for the release of his debut album, ‘Impermanence’, split on vinyl format over two 12”s. Hailing from Catania, Sicily, Toto is known for his deep, techy, and often moody dancefloor-ready jams. This album wastes no time getting down to business, with ‘Impermanence’ (Part 1) opening with ‘Tenor’: a chunky, deep tech tune lead by a beautiful tenor sax ensuring this one will make waves in the coming months. Highlighting his flexibility in the studio, Toto’s ‘Revolution Has Come’ is a soulful and funky house jam featuring smooth, groovy basslines and slick guitar riffs, sure to set the mood. We couldn’t be more proud to offer this debut album, one that highlights Toto’s growth as an artist while maintaining a strict focus on the dancefloor. DJs and listeners alike will find these tunes well suited for the late night hours, listen and enjoy! More

Yoruba Records is proud to welcome back Toto Chiavetta for the release of his debut album, ‘Impermanence’, split on vinyl format over two 12”s. Hailing from Catania, Sicily, Toto is known for his deep, techy, and often moody dancefloor-ready jams. On ‘Impermanence’ (Part 2), ‘Don’t Give Hope Away’ revisits Toto’s focus on the peak hour dancefloor, a warm and thick bass ushers in a smooth and spacey vocal that is definitely one to get people moving. The title track of this release, ‘Impermanence’, keeps things chugging along with a classic deep house sound. The bassline commands you to move you your body as Tshaka Campbell’s spoken word vocal will have you lost in the moment. We couldn’t be more proud to offer this debut album, one that highlights Toto’s growth as an artist while maintaining a strict focus on the dancefloor. DJs and listeners alike will find these tunes well suited for the late night hours, listen and enjoy! More

Songs:
01. Elevation 4:00
02. Module 4:57
03. Bulan 7:30
04. Doll 3:42
05. Words 5:47
06. Amanha 5:45
07. Lucky Fellow 4:56
08. MeinHaus 3:16
09. Precious 5:09
10. Crossing 4:15

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Yoruba Records is proud to present this release by label veterans Nomumbah. Hailing from Sao Paulo, this three piece consists of André Torquato, Ale Reis and Rafael Moraes. With this release, Nomumbah shows a great deal of maturity, a mark often only surpassed with the release of a sophomore album. The track “Word” will strike a familiar chord with listeners – its clever use of Maya Angelou’s reading of her timeless “Still I Rise” fits perfectly over the top of a deep bass and bongo driven groove. MeinHaus is another beautifully crafted track, one that seemingly pays tribute to Chicago’s earliest fathers of deep house while still keeping a certain swing that will set it apart on dance floors today. Precious, a definite future favorite features a cutting lead synth that adds warmth to the track and is accompanied by crystal clear hi-hat bursts and a simple, yet captivating vocal. This album’s title track, Amanha edges on tech house with stripped down percussion, a simple rolling bass line and a pulsing lead synth perfect for setting a more chilled-out vibe. A deep and at times techy release, DJs will find all 10 tracks well suited for the late night into early morning hours. Featuring rhythmic, chunky bass lines, ambient keys and radiant backing vocals this soon-to-be Yoruba classic is a must have for your kit bag in 2016.

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Songs:
01. Impermanence ft Tshaka Campbell 7:56
02. Take Care 5:12
03. Be The Wind 10:32

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Yoruba Records is proud to open 2016 with a forward thinking EP and album teaser from Yoruba fan favorite Toto Chiavetta. Hailing from Catania, Sicily, his deeper influenced house sound is a hit at Yoruba and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him back. This EP opens with the beatless mix of Impermanence. Tshaka Campbell’s vocals lend unbelievable perspective to this jazzy, guitar-led chill out track while also giving listeners some serious food for thought – an easy track to lose yourself in. Up next is Take Care – influenced by the classic Chicago sound, this bass line driven cut pushes the style in new directions while maintaining an absolute dance floor focus – a must-have to kick off the year. Flipping the record over, we close with Be The Wind. This techy, spaced out groove is well suited for the late night hours, its moody synth lines gently tease as you await the addition of the dance floor ready percussive combination. We hope you enjoy the forward thinking sounds of this release as much as we’ve been excited to bring them to you. More

Yoruba Records is proud to bring you this expertly crafted EP from the ever-talented Yoruba favorite, Carlos Mena. A purveyor of deep and soulful house both behind the decks and in the studio, Mena wastes no time getting down to business in this latest release. The EP opens with Bang It, a punchy, peak hour house track that’s destined for the dancefloor. A rolling, yet driving bass line commands you to move your feet as label head Osunlade’s vocals carry you from build up to release - the synth stabs assure you become lost in the music. A2 brings you a unique must-have: Elegba, an ode to the guardian, protector, and communicator. A jazzy, tribal-leaning cut, this soothing track features an impressive array of world percussive instruments that take you to new heights just as its flute brings dancers into and out of a melodic trance. Moving on: this EP’s title track, Deep Forever More, as the title suggests brings us a little deeper. Its vocals unveil a story you’ll want to lend an ear to while it’s subtle, spaced out synths keep you grooving. Featuring a magnificent piano solo by Ezel, this track is dance floor fodder and undoubtedly a future Yoruba classic. Finally, the EP closes out with an instrumental cut of Bang It, featured as A1 on the other side of the record. Yoruba is pleased to present this release as an absolute must have for heating up the dancefloor as we move into the cold winter months. More

Songs:
01. Weekend Love ft Motty & Siobhan 8:07
02. Oro 8:00

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Returning with a blazing double single release, Yoruba’s golden boy Mike Steva hits us with two bangers preceding his debut effort “Who Am I?” As all our releases we take pride in the development and artists freedoms. Mike has managed to do what most new artists haven’t, create a complete musical story, full of soul, sounds from his homeland Macedonia as well as soon to be house classics. IN this release we get a glimpse at the wide spectrum and diversity this album promises. Weekend Love takes you back to place when love made you smile. Featuring the voices of Melbourne’s own Motty & Siobahn, the perfect vocal duo bringing it all together. Oro takes you on a journey back to the village where baltic brass and handclaps and foot stompin’ are required. Overall judge for yourself, I hope you will be as pleased with this music as I am sharing it with you.
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Songs:
01. Jade 3:18
02. Change 1:44
03. Modular 4:39
04. Better Man 3:02
05. Peacock 4:34
06. Barking Trees (Lucan’s Song) 1:38
07. Your Love 3:39
08. Kindness 3:55


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Osunlade returns with his latest full length album, Peacock. Recorded in homage to the orisha Ochun, an album about love relations, the heart, acceptance, vulnerability and change. While love is the reason, funk is the cause. With the exception of the albums two electronic explorations the album is fully realized in classic analog soul funk with Osunlade taking the reigns of all or most instrumentation and vocals. A very personal one indeed, yet this 8 song continuous play takes us back to the beauty of music listening. Enjoy!

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As a follow up to the massive release of Osunlade’s Camera Shy Remix package, we offer you the second single taken from the album A Man With No Past Originating The Future. In this series we bring forth the helping hands of classic co –founder and all around groove master, Luke Solomon. Pulsating rhythms coupled with dubbed out basslines and stabs merge percussive nuances alongside vocal clips perfectly. To add a more diverse appeal to this release we also hired the man himself, Isolee who delivers a nice upbeat tinged version, a bit more mellow yet intense in its own right. The third offering for this package comes from long time friend and musical brother Atjazz. With his signature sound he brings undeniable soul to the bunch while keeping the song’s integrity in tact. We complete our journey with Yoruba’s own Rafael Moraes, one third of Nomumbah. Deep is the word for this one. Mallets meet square toned bass while percussions dive perfectly alongside Osunlade’s vocal arrangements. We hope you enjoy this release as much as we have curating its material. More

Mr. Afro Bionic Djinji Brown brings us an eclectic palette of grooves and sounds that breathe deeply from the soul of music. 'Djinji's Corner' cleverly reaches though his diverse influence creating an EP that is deep, primal and soul filled. His gift lies in the ability to take music to the edge, stretching beyond the limits of any one genre. As a tribute to his father, jazz artist Marion Brown, he used a song title taken from Marion's album titled 'Afternoon of a Georgia Faun', written in 1970 in honour of the birth of his son. 'Djinji's Corner' constructs a sonic journey of parallel rhythms that glide thorough jazz, hip-hop and house with the driving intensity of rock, fully expressing his signature "Afro Bionic" sound through each song, beginning with the synthetic symphonic sounds of 'Autumn Brown' to the rock rhythmic edge of 'Spin'. '#1 Challenger' tributes his love of the boxing ring with hype chants evolving into primal beats with all encompassing deep groove. Rounding out this four song EP is 'Rusty Fingers' which invigorates the avant-garde sound of his father Marion as it extended into the futuristic blending of Djinji's multi genre offerings. 'Djinji's Corner' continues the 'Afro Bionic' journey through rhythms, genres and era's as he continues to connect the past and future one measure at a time. More