1xLP, Standard Jacket, Marketing Sticker, Green/White/Green Tri-Color Vinyl
Work of Art is the second album from Nigerian-born singer-songwriter and global superstar, Asake. Building on the sounds from his explosive debut, Mr. Money With The Vibe (which became Billboard's highest-charting debut album from a Nigerian artist), the 14-track Work Of Art showcases Asake's winning formula of fusing traditional and contemporary African music into something equally unique and celebratory. The release also marked Asake's second straight debut on the Billboard 200, and clocked in Spotify chart debuts at number 2 on the Global Albums chart and number 5 on the US Top Albums chart. With standout singles such as "Amapiano," "2:30," "Basquiat," & "Sunshine," the album highlights Asake's innate ability to cut through to global audiences, making him one of 2023's most intriguing artists to watch. Pressed on Green/White/Green Tri-Color Stripe Vinyl.
Key Selling:
- Work Of Art is Asake's second studio album, and follow up to the wildly successful album, Mr. Money With The Vibe
- 5.5M monthly listeners on Spotify
- His first album, Mr Money With The Vibe, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, and recorded the highest charting Nigerian debut album in the history of the chart
- Work Of Art also debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, marking the second time he has debuted at number 66
- Work Of Art debuted at number 2 on the Spotify Global Albums chart, and number 5 on the Spotify US Top Albums chart
- Nominated for Best New International Act at the 2023 BET Awards
- Listed number 5 on the Rolling Stone's Future 25
- Crowned 2022 Artist of the Year by Audiomack, and is the most streamed artist on the platform
- Member of the popular Afrobeats label, YBNL Nation, which is home to Olamide and Fireboy DML
- Multiple music videos released with more to come
- Extensive OOH campaign
- Work Of Art was rated 8.0 by Pitchfork and received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Made several notable appearances at Paris Fashion Week 2023
- Sold out 3 dates at the O2 Arena in London in 2022
- Embarking on US tour in September 2023
- 23k album presaves, of which 75% converted to album streams
- DSP placements on release week
- Spotify: NMF Times Sq. Billboard. Social Support. NMF (COVER!), African Heat (COVER!), Global X, Crxss Current, NMF Canada, NMF Dance, NMF Global, Just Dropped and more
- Apple Music: BANNERS on Main & African Pages. NMD, The Agenda, Future Hits, Afro Soul Mix, Global Hits, Worldwide Riddim, Afrobeats in Spatial Audio, Soccer and more
- Amazon Music: Afro Vibes (COVER!), +44 Afro (COVER!), Brand New Music, Fresh Dance, Amapiano Now, Fresh Afro
- Pandora: New Afrobeats (COVER!), New Afrobeats Now (COVER!), Soul & Ginger (COVER!), Today's Afrobeats
- YouTube Music: OOH Billboard (Times Square NYC & LA (Sunset & Doheny), Afrobeats Now, Amapiano Trip, Afropoppin' (COVER + #1 Spot), Lagos Street, Naija Central
- TIDAL: New Arrivals Africa + Naija Nights (COVER + #1 Spot) Featured Sliders/Banners on the Africa page, New Arrivals, New Arrivals Dolby Atmos, Afrobeats Heat
- Audiomack: Verified Afrosounds (COVER + #1 Spot), Trending World & Global, 5 New Albums You Need To Hear This Week, Social Support
- SoundCloud: New Music UK & Ireland: Fresh Pressed
- Received the global cover of New Music Friday on Spotify during release week
- Work Of Art has been streamed over 70M times on Spotify alone
- Hosting an album listening party and Paint & Sip event in LA in collaboration with Jean-Michel Basquiat's estate
Tracklist:
A1/1. Olorun
A2/2. Awodi
A3/3. 2:30
A4/4. Sunshine
A5/5. Mogbe
A6/6. Basquiat
A7/7. Amapiano (feat. Olamide)
B1/8. What's Up My G
B2/9. I Believe
B3/10. Introduction
B4/11. Remember
B5/12. Lonely At The Top
B6/13. Great Guy
B7/14. Yoga
More
Work of Art is the second album from Nigerian-born singer-songwriter and global superstar, Asake. Building on the sounds from his explosive debut, Mr. Money With The Vibe (which became Billboard's highest-charting debut album from a Nigerian artist), the 14-track Work Of Art showcases Asake's winning formula of fusing traditional and contemporary African music into something equally unique and celebratory. The release also marked Asake's second straight debut on the Billboard 200, and clocked in Spotify chart debuts at number 2 on the Global Albums chart and number 5 on the US Top Albums chart. With standout singles such as "Amapiano," "2:30," "Basquiat," & "Sunshine," the album highlights Asake's innate ability to cut through to global audiences, making him one of 2023's most intriguing artists to watch. Pressed on Green/White/Green Tri-Color Stripe Vinyl.
Key Selling:
- Work Of Art is Asake's second studio album, and follow up to the wildly successful album, Mr. Money With The Vibe
- 5.5M monthly listeners on Spotify
- His first album, Mr Money With The Vibe, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, and recorded the highest charting Nigerian debut album in the history of the chart
- Work Of Art also debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, marking the second time he has debuted at number 66
- Work Of Art debuted at number 2 on the Spotify Global Albums chart, and number 5 on the Spotify US Top Albums chart
- Nominated for Best New International Act at the 2023 BET Awards
- Listed number 5 on the Rolling Stone's Future 25
- Crowned 2022 Artist of the Year by Audiomack, and is the most streamed artist on the platform
- Member of the popular Afrobeats label, YBNL Nation, which is home to Olamide and Fireboy DML
- Multiple music videos released with more to come
- Extensive OOH campaign
- Work Of Art was rated 8.0 by Pitchfork and received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Made several notable appearances at Paris Fashion Week 2023
- Sold out 3 dates at the O2 Arena in London in 2022
- Embarking on US tour in September 2023
- 23k album presaves, of which 75% converted to album streams
- DSP placements on release week
- Spotify: NMF Times Sq. Billboard. Social Support. NMF (COVER!), African Heat (COVER!), Global X, Crxss Current, NMF Canada, NMF Dance, NMF Global, Just Dropped and more
- Apple Music: BANNERS on Main & African Pages. NMD, The Agenda, Future Hits, Afro Soul Mix, Global Hits, Worldwide Riddim, Afrobeats in Spatial Audio, Soccer and more
- Amazon Music: Afro Vibes (COVER!), +44 Afro (COVER!), Brand New Music, Fresh Dance, Amapiano Now, Fresh Afro
- Pandora: New Afrobeats (COVER!), New Afrobeats Now (COVER!), Soul & Ginger (COVER!), Today's Afrobeats
- YouTube Music: OOH Billboard (Times Square NYC & LA (Sunset & Doheny), Afrobeats Now, Amapiano Trip, Afropoppin' (COVER + #1 Spot), Lagos Street, Naija Central
- TIDAL: New Arrivals Africa + Naija Nights (COVER + #1 Spot) Featured Sliders/Banners on the Africa page, New Arrivals, New Arrivals Dolby Atmos, Afrobeats Heat
- Audiomack: Verified Afrosounds (COVER + #1 Spot), Trending World & Global, 5 New Albums You Need To Hear This Week, Social Support
- SoundCloud: New Music UK & Ireland: Fresh Pressed
- Received the global cover of New Music Friday on Spotify during release week
- Work Of Art has been streamed over 70M times on Spotify alone
- Hosting an album listening party and Paint & Sip event in LA in collaboration with Jean-Michel Basquiat's estate
Tracklist:
A1/1. Olorun
A2/2. Awodi
A3/3. 2:30
A4/4. Sunshine
A5/5. Mogbe
A6/6. Basquiat
A7/7. Amapiano (feat. Olamide)
B1/8. What's Up My G
B2/9. I Believe
B3/10. Introduction
B4/11. Remember
B5/12. Lonely At The Top
B6/13. Great Guy
B7/14. Yoga
More
More records from Asake
Mr. Money With The Vibe is the debut studio album from
Nigerian singer Asake. Following an impressive debut and meteoric rise in the
music industry, Asake signed with YBNL Nation, the label founded by one of the
godfathers of modern Afrobeats, Olamide. The 12-track album features elements
of traditional Nigerian fuji music, Afropop, and South African Amapiano and
sees appearances from fellow Nigerian star Burna Boy and American rapper Russ.
The results are an ethereal sonic oasis that clearly sets Asake apart from his
peers. Includes the single, “Sungba (Remix),” “Peace Be Unto You (PBUY),” &
“Terminator.” 1xLP, pressed on Bone Vinyl with Red Splatter.
Tracklist:
A1/1. Dull
A2/2. Terminator
A3/3. Organise
A4/4. Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)
A5/5. Dupe
A6/6. Muse
B1/7. Joha
B2/8. Nzaza
B3/9. Ototo
B4/10. Reason (feat. Russ)
B5/11. Sunmomi
B6/12. Sungba (Remix) (feat. Burna Boy)
Key Marketing/Selling:
-
One of the
biggest Nigerian artists at the moment
-
Debut studio
album
-
The album has
over 1B streams across platforms
-
Elton John played
- ‘Organise’ in his Rocket Hour radio show on Apple Music
-
’Joha’ was Remi
Burgz’ Record Of The Week on BBC 1Xtra - w/c 20th September
-
Peaked at #1 in
31 countries on Apple Music; including UK, Nigeria, UAE, Ireland, Ghana
-
Peaked at #5 on
the US Apple Music all genre album charts
-
Peaked at #22 on
UK’s Official Albums Chart Top 100
-
25M total streams
within 24 hours of release
-
1st African debut
album to peak at #1 on the UK Apple music albums chart
-
Album release was
covered by Complex, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Fader, and more
-
Multiple music
videos released to support the album
-
Just recently
sold out London’s O2 Arena, marking only the 4th time a Nigerian artist has
done that - 20k tickets
-
Performed at
Barclays Center in Brooklyn on 9/8 - Sold out show - 19k tickets sold - marking
the first time an African artist has headlined and sold out the venue
-
Pressed on Bone
vinyl with Red Splatter
-
First physical
release for Asake
More
Nigerian singer Asake. Following an impressive debut and meteoric rise in the
music industry, Asake signed with YBNL Nation, the label founded by one of the
godfathers of modern Afrobeats, Olamide. The 12-track album features elements
of traditional Nigerian fuji music, Afropop, and South African Amapiano and
sees appearances from fellow Nigerian star Burna Boy and American rapper Russ.
The results are an ethereal sonic oasis that clearly sets Asake apart from his
peers. Includes the single, “Sungba (Remix),” “Peace Be Unto You (PBUY),” &
“Terminator.” 1xLP, pressed on Bone Vinyl with Red Splatter.
Tracklist:
A1/1. Dull
A2/2. Terminator
A3/3. Organise
A4/4. Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)
A5/5. Dupe
A6/6. Muse
B1/7. Joha
B2/8. Nzaza
B3/9. Ototo
B4/10. Reason (feat. Russ)
B5/11. Sunmomi
B6/12. Sungba (Remix) (feat. Burna Boy)
Key Marketing/Selling:
-
One of the
biggest Nigerian artists at the moment
-
Debut studio
album
-
The album has
over 1B streams across platforms
-
Elton John played
- ‘Organise’ in his Rocket Hour radio show on Apple Music
-
’Joha’ was Remi
Burgz’ Record Of The Week on BBC 1Xtra - w/c 20th September
-
Peaked at #1 in
31 countries on Apple Music; including UK, Nigeria, UAE, Ireland, Ghana
-
Peaked at #5 on
the US Apple Music all genre album charts
-
Peaked at #22 on
UK’s Official Albums Chart Top 100
-
25M total streams
within 24 hours of release
-
1st African debut
album to peak at #1 on the UK Apple music albums chart
-
Album release was
covered by Complex, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Fader, and more
-
Multiple music
videos released to support the album
-
Just recently
sold out London’s O2 Arena, marking only the 4th time a Nigerian artist has
done that - 20k tickets
-
Performed at
Barclays Center in Brooklyn on 9/8 - Sold out show - 19k tickets sold - marking
the first time an African artist has headlined and sold out the venue
-
Pressed on Bone
vinyl with Red Splatter
-
First physical
release for Asake
More
1xLP, Standard Jacket, Marketing Sticker, Green/White/Green Tri-Color Vinyl
Work of Art is the second album from Nigerian-born singer-songwriter and global superstar, Asake. Building on the sounds from his explosive debut, Mr. Money With The Vibe (which became Billboard's highest-charting debut album from a Nigerian artist), the 14-track Work Of Art showcases Asake's winning formula of fusing traditional and contemporary African music into something equally unique and celebratory. The release also marked Asake's second straight debut on the Billboard 200, and clocked in Spotify chart debuts at number 2 on the Global Albums chart and number 5 on the US Top Albums chart. With standout singles such as "Amapiano," "2:30," "Basquiat," & "Sunshine," the album highlights Asake's innate ability to cut through to global audiences, making him one of 2023's most intriguing artists to watch. Pressed on Green/White/Green Tri-Color Stripe Vinyl.
Key Selling:
- Work Of Art is Asake's second studio album, and follow up to the wildly successful album, Mr. Money With The Vibe
- 5.5M monthly listeners on Spotify
- His first album, Mr Money With The Vibe, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, and recorded the highest charting Nigerian debut album in the history of the chart
- Work Of Art also debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, marking the second time he has debuted at number 66
- Work Of Art debuted at number 2 on the Spotify Global Albums chart, and number 5 on the Spotify US Top Albums chart
- Nominated for Best New International Act at the 2023 BET Awards
- Listed number 5 on the Rolling Stone's Future 25
- Crowned 2022 Artist of the Year by Audiomack, and is the most streamed artist on the platform
- Member of the popular Afrobeats label, YBNL Nation, which is home to Olamide and Fireboy DML
- Multiple music videos released with more to come
- Extensive OOH campaign
- Work Of Art was rated 8.0 by Pitchfork and received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Made several notable appearances at Paris Fashion Week 2023
- Sold out 3 dates at the O2 Arena in London in 2022
- Embarking on US tour in September 2023
- 23k album presaves, of which 75% converted to album streams
- DSP placements on release week
- Spotify: NMF Times Sq. Billboard. Social Support. NMF (COVER!), African Heat (COVER!), Global X, Crxss Current, NMF Canada, NMF Dance, NMF Global, Just Dropped and more
- Apple Music: BANNERS on Main & African Pages. NMD, The Agenda, Future Hits, Afro Soul Mix, Global Hits, Worldwide Riddim, Afrobeats in Spatial Audio, Soccer and more
- Amazon Music: Afro Vibes (COVER!), +44 Afro (COVER!), Brand New Music, Fresh Dance, Amapiano Now, Fresh Afro
- Pandora: New Afrobeats (COVER!), New Afrobeats Now (COVER!), Soul & Ginger (COVER!), Today's Afrobeats
- YouTube Music: OOH Billboard (Times Square NYC & LA (Sunset & Doheny), Afrobeats Now, Amapiano Trip, Afropoppin' (COVER + #1 Spot), Lagos Street, Naija Central
- TIDAL: New Arrivals Africa + Naija Nights (COVER + #1 Spot) Featured Sliders/Banners on the Africa page, New Arrivals, New Arrivals Dolby Atmos, Afrobeats Heat
- Audiomack: Verified Afrosounds (COVER + #1 Spot), Trending World & Global, 5 New Albums You Need To Hear This Week, Social Support
- SoundCloud: New Music UK & Ireland: Fresh Pressed
- Received the global cover of New Music Friday on Spotify during release week
- Work Of Art has been streamed over 70M times on Spotify alone
- Hosting an album listening party and Paint & Sip event in LA in collaboration with Jean-Michel Basquiat's estate
Tracklist:
A1/1. Olorun
A2/2. Awodi
A3/3. 2:30
A4/4. Sunshine
A5/5. Mogbe
A6/6. Basquiat
A7/7. Amapiano (feat. Olamide)
B1/8. What's Up My G
B2/9. I Believe
B3/10. Introduction
B4/11. Remember
B5/12. Lonely At The Top
B6/13. Great Guy
B7/14. Yoga
More
Work of Art is the second album from Nigerian-born singer-songwriter and global superstar, Asake. Building on the sounds from his explosive debut, Mr. Money With The Vibe (which became Billboard's highest-charting debut album from a Nigerian artist), the 14-track Work Of Art showcases Asake's winning formula of fusing traditional and contemporary African music into something equally unique and celebratory. The release also marked Asake's second straight debut on the Billboard 200, and clocked in Spotify chart debuts at number 2 on the Global Albums chart and number 5 on the US Top Albums chart. With standout singles such as "Amapiano," "2:30," "Basquiat," & "Sunshine," the album highlights Asake's innate ability to cut through to global audiences, making him one of 2023's most intriguing artists to watch. Pressed on Green/White/Green Tri-Color Stripe Vinyl.
Key Selling:
- Work Of Art is Asake's second studio album, and follow up to the wildly successful album, Mr. Money With The Vibe
- 5.5M monthly listeners on Spotify
- His first album, Mr Money With The Vibe, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, and recorded the highest charting Nigerian debut album in the history of the chart
- Work Of Art also debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, marking the second time he has debuted at number 66
- Work Of Art debuted at number 2 on the Spotify Global Albums chart, and number 5 on the Spotify US Top Albums chart
- Nominated for Best New International Act at the 2023 BET Awards
- Listed number 5 on the Rolling Stone's Future 25
- Crowned 2022 Artist of the Year by Audiomack, and is the most streamed artist on the platform
- Member of the popular Afrobeats label, YBNL Nation, which is home to Olamide and Fireboy DML
- Multiple music videos released with more to come
- Extensive OOH campaign
- Work Of Art was rated 8.0 by Pitchfork and received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Made several notable appearances at Paris Fashion Week 2023
- Sold out 3 dates at the O2 Arena in London in 2022
- Embarking on US tour in September 2023
- 23k album presaves, of which 75% converted to album streams
- DSP placements on release week
- Spotify: NMF Times Sq. Billboard. Social Support. NMF (COVER!), African Heat (COVER!), Global X, Crxss Current, NMF Canada, NMF Dance, NMF Global, Just Dropped and more
- Apple Music: BANNERS on Main & African Pages. NMD, The Agenda, Future Hits, Afro Soul Mix, Global Hits, Worldwide Riddim, Afrobeats in Spatial Audio, Soccer and more
- Amazon Music: Afro Vibes (COVER!), +44 Afro (COVER!), Brand New Music, Fresh Dance, Amapiano Now, Fresh Afro
- Pandora: New Afrobeats (COVER!), New Afrobeats Now (COVER!), Soul & Ginger (COVER!), Today's Afrobeats
- YouTube Music: OOH Billboard (Times Square NYC & LA (Sunset & Doheny), Afrobeats Now, Amapiano Trip, Afropoppin' (COVER + #1 Spot), Lagos Street, Naija Central
- TIDAL: New Arrivals Africa + Naija Nights (COVER + #1 Spot) Featured Sliders/Banners on the Africa page, New Arrivals, New Arrivals Dolby Atmos, Afrobeats Heat
- Audiomack: Verified Afrosounds (COVER + #1 Spot), Trending World & Global, 5 New Albums You Need To Hear This Week, Social Support
- SoundCloud: New Music UK & Ireland: Fresh Pressed
- Received the global cover of New Music Friday on Spotify during release week
- Work Of Art has been streamed over 70M times on Spotify alone
- Hosting an album listening party and Paint & Sip event in LA in collaboration with Jean-Michel Basquiat's estate
Tracklist:
A1/1. Olorun
A2/2. Awodi
A3/3. 2:30
A4/4. Sunshine
A5/5. Mogbe
A6/6. Basquiat
A7/7. Amapiano (feat. Olamide)
B1/8. What's Up My G
B2/9. I Believe
B3/10. Introduction
B4/11. Remember
B5/12. Lonely At The Top
B6/13. Great Guy
B7/14. Yoga
More
More records from YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
1xLP, Standard Jacket, Silver in Black Color In Color Vinyl, Marketing Sticker
About:
“Ikigai, Vol. 1” is the newest EP from Nigerian artist/legend, & YBNL leader Olamide. The 7-track EP follows the 2023 LP, “Unruly” - his 10th studio album, and represents a compelling chapter in his musical journey. Named after the Japanese concept meaning "a reason to live,” each track promises a unique glimpse into Olamide's evolution, with infectious rhythms celebrating his heritage to lively lyrics. After cementing himself as a titan in the African/Afrobeats genre, Olamide is just focusing on living and enjoying life. Includes the songs “Metaverse,” “Hello Habibi,” & “Uptown Disco (feat. Fireboy DML & Asake).” 1xLP, pressed on Silver In Black Ice Color In Color Viny, and cut at 45 RPMl. First pressing limited to 500.
Key Selling:
Ikigai / Vol. 1 (EP) debuts #1 on Nigeria Top 100 Albums
Ikigai / Vol. 1 (EP) DEBUTED #9 ON SPOTIFY TOP ALBUM CHARTS (UK)
Ikigai / Vol. 1 (EP) Charts #19 Heatseekers & #13 World Albums Billboard Charts
All 7 Songs Charted on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart: #17 Uptown Disco, #18 Metaverse, #23 Hello Habibi, #27 Synchro System, #28 Morowe, #29 Makaveli, #33 Knockout
Official music videos released for “Uptown Disco (feat. Fireboy DML & Asake)” & “Metaverse”
Music video for Hello Habibi set to release shortly
1xLP, Silver Inside Black Ice Color In Color Vinyl, cut at 45 RPM, limited to 500 units worldwide
Tracklist:
A1/1. Metaverse
A2/2. Uptown Disco (feat. Fireboy DML & Asake)
A3/3. Makaveli
B1/4. Knockout (feat. SABRI)
B2/5. Hello Habibi
B3/6. Morowore
B4/7. Synchro System (feat. Pheelz, Young Jonn & Lil Kesh)
Socials:
Twitter: 6.9M followers
IG: 11.4M followers
FB: 3M followers
YT: 1.2M subs / 481.5M+ streams More
About:
“Ikigai, Vol. 1” is the newest EP from Nigerian artist/legend, & YBNL leader Olamide. The 7-track EP follows the 2023 LP, “Unruly” - his 10th studio album, and represents a compelling chapter in his musical journey. Named after the Japanese concept meaning "a reason to live,” each track promises a unique glimpse into Olamide's evolution, with infectious rhythms celebrating his heritage to lively lyrics. After cementing himself as a titan in the African/Afrobeats genre, Olamide is just focusing on living and enjoying life. Includes the songs “Metaverse,” “Hello Habibi,” & “Uptown Disco (feat. Fireboy DML & Asake).” 1xLP, pressed on Silver In Black Ice Color In Color Viny, and cut at 45 RPMl. First pressing limited to 500.
Key Selling:
Ikigai / Vol. 1 (EP) debuts #1 on Nigeria Top 100 Albums
Ikigai / Vol. 1 (EP) DEBUTED #9 ON SPOTIFY TOP ALBUM CHARTS (UK)
Ikigai / Vol. 1 (EP) Charts #19 Heatseekers & #13 World Albums Billboard Charts
All 7 Songs Charted on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart: #17 Uptown Disco, #18 Metaverse, #23 Hello Habibi, #27 Synchro System, #28 Morowe, #29 Makaveli, #33 Knockout
Official music videos released for “Uptown Disco (feat. Fireboy DML & Asake)” & “Metaverse”
Music video for Hello Habibi set to release shortly
1xLP, Silver Inside Black Ice Color In Color Vinyl, cut at 45 RPM, limited to 500 units worldwide
Tracklist:
A1/1. Metaverse
A2/2. Uptown Disco (feat. Fireboy DML & Asake)
A3/3. Makaveli
B1/4. Knockout (feat. SABRI)
B2/5. Hello Habibi
B3/6. Morowore
B4/7. Synchro System (feat. Pheelz, Young Jonn & Lil Kesh)
Socials:
Twitter: 6.9M followers
IG: 11.4M followers
FB: 3M followers
YT: 1.2M subs / 481.5M+ streams More
Mr. Money With The Vibe is the debut studio album from
Nigerian singer Asake. Following an impressive debut and meteoric rise in the
music industry, Asake signed with YBNL Nation, the label founded by one of the
godfathers of modern Afrobeats, Olamide. The 12-track album features elements
of traditional Nigerian fuji music, Afropop, and South African Amapiano and
sees appearances from fellow Nigerian star Burna Boy and American rapper Russ.
The results are an ethereal sonic oasis that clearly sets Asake apart from his
peers. Includes the single, “Sungba (Remix),” “Peace Be Unto You (PBUY),” &
“Terminator.” 1xLP, pressed on Bone Vinyl with Red Splatter.
Tracklist:
A1/1. Dull
A2/2. Terminator
A3/3. Organise
A4/4. Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)
A5/5. Dupe
A6/6. Muse
B1/7. Joha
B2/8. Nzaza
B3/9. Ototo
B4/10. Reason (feat. Russ)
B5/11. Sunmomi
B6/12. Sungba (Remix) (feat. Burna Boy)
Key Marketing/Selling:
-
One of the
biggest Nigerian artists at the moment
-
Debut studio
album
-
The album has
over 1B streams across platforms
-
Elton John played
- ‘Organise’ in his Rocket Hour radio show on Apple Music
-
’Joha’ was Remi
Burgz’ Record Of The Week on BBC 1Xtra - w/c 20th September
-
Peaked at #1 in
31 countries on Apple Music; including UK, Nigeria, UAE, Ireland, Ghana
-
Peaked at #5 on
the US Apple Music all genre album charts
-
Peaked at #22 on
UK’s Official Albums Chart Top 100
-
25M total streams
within 24 hours of release
-
1st African debut
album to peak at #1 on the UK Apple music albums chart
-
Album release was
covered by Complex, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Fader, and more
-
Multiple music
videos released to support the album
-
Just recently
sold out London’s O2 Arena, marking only the 4th time a Nigerian artist has
done that - 20k tickets
-
Performed at
Barclays Center in Brooklyn on 9/8 - Sold out show - 19k tickets sold - marking
the first time an African artist has headlined and sold out the venue
-
Pressed on Bone
vinyl with Red Splatter
-
First physical
release for Asake
More
Nigerian singer Asake. Following an impressive debut and meteoric rise in the
music industry, Asake signed with YBNL Nation, the label founded by one of the
godfathers of modern Afrobeats, Olamide. The 12-track album features elements
of traditional Nigerian fuji music, Afropop, and South African Amapiano and
sees appearances from fellow Nigerian star Burna Boy and American rapper Russ.
The results are an ethereal sonic oasis that clearly sets Asake apart from his
peers. Includes the single, “Sungba (Remix),” “Peace Be Unto You (PBUY),” &
“Terminator.” 1xLP, pressed on Bone Vinyl with Red Splatter.
Tracklist:
A1/1. Dull
A2/2. Terminator
A3/3. Organise
A4/4. Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)
A5/5. Dupe
A6/6. Muse
B1/7. Joha
B2/8. Nzaza
B3/9. Ototo
B4/10. Reason (feat. Russ)
B5/11. Sunmomi
B6/12. Sungba (Remix) (feat. Burna Boy)
Key Marketing/Selling:
-
One of the
biggest Nigerian artists at the moment
-
Debut studio
album
-
The album has
over 1B streams across platforms
-
Elton John played
- ‘Organise’ in his Rocket Hour radio show on Apple Music
-
’Joha’ was Remi
Burgz’ Record Of The Week on BBC 1Xtra - w/c 20th September
-
Peaked at #1 in
31 countries on Apple Music; including UK, Nigeria, UAE, Ireland, Ghana
-
Peaked at #5 on
the US Apple Music all genre album charts
-
Peaked at #22 on
UK’s Official Albums Chart Top 100
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25M total streams
within 24 hours of release
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1st African debut
album to peak at #1 on the UK Apple music albums chart
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Album release was
covered by Complex, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Fader, and more
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Multiple music
videos released to support the album
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Just recently
sold out London’s O2 Arena, marking only the 4th time a Nigerian artist has
done that - 20k tickets
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Performed at
Barclays Center in Brooklyn on 9/8 - Sold out show - 19k tickets sold - marking
the first time an African artist has headlined and sold out the venue
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Pressed on Bone
vinyl with Red Splatter
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First physical
release for Asake
More
1xLP, Standard Jacket, Marketing Sticker, Green/White/Green Tri-Color Vinyl
Work of Art is the second album from Nigerian-born singer-songwriter and global superstar, Asake. Building on the sounds from his explosive debut, Mr. Money With The Vibe (which became Billboard's highest-charting debut album from a Nigerian artist), the 14-track Work Of Art showcases Asake's winning formula of fusing traditional and contemporary African music into something equally unique and celebratory. The release also marked Asake's second straight debut on the Billboard 200, and clocked in Spotify chart debuts at number 2 on the Global Albums chart and number 5 on the US Top Albums chart. With standout singles such as "Amapiano," "2:30," "Basquiat," & "Sunshine," the album highlights Asake's innate ability to cut through to global audiences, making him one of 2023's most intriguing artists to watch. Pressed on Green/White/Green Tri-Color Stripe Vinyl.
Key Selling:
- Work Of Art is Asake's second studio album, and follow up to the wildly successful album, Mr. Money With The Vibe
- 5.5M monthly listeners on Spotify
- His first album, Mr Money With The Vibe, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, and recorded the highest charting Nigerian debut album in the history of the chart
- Work Of Art also debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, marking the second time he has debuted at number 66
- Work Of Art debuted at number 2 on the Spotify Global Albums chart, and number 5 on the Spotify US Top Albums chart
- Nominated for Best New International Act at the 2023 BET Awards
- Listed number 5 on the Rolling Stone's Future 25
- Crowned 2022 Artist of the Year by Audiomack, and is the most streamed artist on the platform
- Member of the popular Afrobeats label, YBNL Nation, which is home to Olamide and Fireboy DML
- Multiple music videos released with more to come
- Extensive OOH campaign
- Work Of Art was rated 8.0 by Pitchfork and received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Made several notable appearances at Paris Fashion Week 2023
- Sold out 3 dates at the O2 Arena in London in 2022
- Embarking on US tour in September 2023
- 23k album presaves, of which 75% converted to album streams
- DSP placements on release week
- Spotify: NMF Times Sq. Billboard. Social Support. NMF (COVER!), African Heat (COVER!), Global X, Crxss Current, NMF Canada, NMF Dance, NMF Global, Just Dropped and more
- Apple Music: BANNERS on Main & African Pages. NMD, The Agenda, Future Hits, Afro Soul Mix, Global Hits, Worldwide Riddim, Afrobeats in Spatial Audio, Soccer and more
- Amazon Music: Afro Vibes (COVER!), +44 Afro (COVER!), Brand New Music, Fresh Dance, Amapiano Now, Fresh Afro
- Pandora: New Afrobeats (COVER!), New Afrobeats Now (COVER!), Soul & Ginger (COVER!), Today's Afrobeats
- YouTube Music: OOH Billboard (Times Square NYC & LA (Sunset & Doheny), Afrobeats Now, Amapiano Trip, Afropoppin' (COVER + #1 Spot), Lagos Street, Naija Central
- TIDAL: New Arrivals Africa + Naija Nights (COVER + #1 Spot) Featured Sliders/Banners on the Africa page, New Arrivals, New Arrivals Dolby Atmos, Afrobeats Heat
- Audiomack: Verified Afrosounds (COVER + #1 Spot), Trending World & Global, 5 New Albums You Need To Hear This Week, Social Support
- SoundCloud: New Music UK & Ireland: Fresh Pressed
- Received the global cover of New Music Friday on Spotify during release week
- Work Of Art has been streamed over 70M times on Spotify alone
- Hosting an album listening party and Paint & Sip event in LA in collaboration with Jean-Michel Basquiat's estate
Tracklist:
A1/1. Olorun
A2/2. Awodi
A3/3. 2:30
A4/4. Sunshine
A5/5. Mogbe
A6/6. Basquiat
A7/7. Amapiano (feat. Olamide)
B1/8. What's Up My G
B2/9. I Believe
B3/10. Introduction
B4/11. Remember
B5/12. Lonely At The Top
B6/13. Great Guy
B7/14. Yoga
More
Work of Art is the second album from Nigerian-born singer-songwriter and global superstar, Asake. Building on the sounds from his explosive debut, Mr. Money With The Vibe (which became Billboard's highest-charting debut album from a Nigerian artist), the 14-track Work Of Art showcases Asake's winning formula of fusing traditional and contemporary African music into something equally unique and celebratory. The release also marked Asake's second straight debut on the Billboard 200, and clocked in Spotify chart debuts at number 2 on the Global Albums chart and number 5 on the US Top Albums chart. With standout singles such as "Amapiano," "2:30," "Basquiat," & "Sunshine," the album highlights Asake's innate ability to cut through to global audiences, making him one of 2023's most intriguing artists to watch. Pressed on Green/White/Green Tri-Color Stripe Vinyl.
Key Selling:
- Work Of Art is Asake's second studio album, and follow up to the wildly successful album, Mr. Money With The Vibe
- 5.5M monthly listeners on Spotify
- His first album, Mr Money With The Vibe, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, and recorded the highest charting Nigerian debut album in the history of the chart
- Work Of Art also debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, marking the second time he has debuted at number 66
- Work Of Art debuted at number 2 on the Spotify Global Albums chart, and number 5 on the Spotify US Top Albums chart
- Nominated for Best New International Act at the 2023 BET Awards
- Listed number 5 on the Rolling Stone's Future 25
- Crowned 2022 Artist of the Year by Audiomack, and is the most streamed artist on the platform
- Member of the popular Afrobeats label, YBNL Nation, which is home to Olamide and Fireboy DML
- Multiple music videos released with more to come
- Extensive OOH campaign
- Work Of Art was rated 8.0 by Pitchfork and received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Made several notable appearances at Paris Fashion Week 2023
- Sold out 3 dates at the O2 Arena in London in 2022
- Embarking on US tour in September 2023
- 23k album presaves, of which 75% converted to album streams
- DSP placements on release week
- Spotify: NMF Times Sq. Billboard. Social Support. NMF (COVER!), African Heat (COVER!), Global X, Crxss Current, NMF Canada, NMF Dance, NMF Global, Just Dropped and more
- Apple Music: BANNERS on Main & African Pages. NMD, The Agenda, Future Hits, Afro Soul Mix, Global Hits, Worldwide Riddim, Afrobeats in Spatial Audio, Soccer and more
- Amazon Music: Afro Vibes (COVER!), +44 Afro (COVER!), Brand New Music, Fresh Dance, Amapiano Now, Fresh Afro
- Pandora: New Afrobeats (COVER!), New Afrobeats Now (COVER!), Soul & Ginger (COVER!), Today's Afrobeats
- YouTube Music: OOH Billboard (Times Square NYC & LA (Sunset & Doheny), Afrobeats Now, Amapiano Trip, Afropoppin' (COVER + #1 Spot), Lagos Street, Naija Central
- TIDAL: New Arrivals Africa + Naija Nights (COVER + #1 Spot) Featured Sliders/Banners on the Africa page, New Arrivals, New Arrivals Dolby Atmos, Afrobeats Heat
- Audiomack: Verified Afrosounds (COVER + #1 Spot), Trending World & Global, 5 New Albums You Need To Hear This Week, Social Support
- SoundCloud: New Music UK & Ireland: Fresh Pressed
- Received the global cover of New Music Friday on Spotify during release week
- Work Of Art has been streamed over 70M times on Spotify alone
- Hosting an album listening party and Paint & Sip event in LA in collaboration with Jean-Michel Basquiat's estate
Tracklist:
A1/1. Olorun
A2/2. Awodi
A3/3. 2:30
A4/4. Sunshine
A5/5. Mogbe
A6/6. Basquiat
A7/7. Amapiano (feat. Olamide)
B1/8. What's Up My G
B2/9. I Believe
B3/10. Introduction
B4/11. Remember
B5/12. Lonely At The Top
B6/13. Great Guy
B7/14. Yoga
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Label:YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE854
Release-Date:14.04.2023
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
Configuration:2LP Excl
Label:YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE854
Release-Date:14.04.2023
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
Configuration:2LP Excl
BONE COLORED VINYL
Played headline show at Wembley OVO Nov 2022
About:
Playboy is the third studio album from Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as FIreboy DML, and features the hit singles, "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)," "Playboy," & "Bandana (feat. Asake)." Discovered by Nigerian rapper, Olamide, and signed to his label, YBNL Nation, he is without question one of the leading voices in Afrobeats, and is emerging as a truly global superstar in his own right, scoring collaborations with notable megastars, Ed Sheeran ("Peru") & Madonna ("Frozen Fireboy DML Remix"). At 14 tracks, Playboy sheds light on how life has changed for Fireboy DML in unimaginable ways, and explores a future in which he can pursue his dreams without worry or fear. 2LP pressed on Bone colored vinyl. Music found on LP1 (both sides) & LP2 (side one); LP2 side two is etched with no music.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- "Peru" is now RIAA certified-gold and BPI platinum-certified; chartopper in at least 22 countries.
- Solo version of "Peru" is nearing 187M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Personally selected by Madonna for a feature on a new club mix of "Frozen" (2022).
- First Afrobeat artist to perform at the 2022 BET Awards.
- His debut album, "Laughter, Tears, and Goosebumps" yielded the standout single, "Jealous," which became one of the most played singles on Nigerian radio.
- The follow-up album, "APOLLO," released in 2020 has amassed over 21M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Spotify Stats: 7M+ monthly listeners & 1M+ followers.
- Over 300M streams on Audiomack
- CD also available now (ERE853 - UPC 194690905056)
Tracklist:
A1/1. Change
A2/2. Bandana (Feat. Asake)
A3/3. Ashawo
A4/4.Playboy
B1/5. Adore (Feat. Euro)
B2/6. Sofri
B3/7. Diana (Feat. Chris Brown & Shenseea)
B4/8. Compromise (Feat. Rema)
B5/9.Timoti
C1/10. Peru
C2/11. Afro Highlife
C3/12. Havin' Fun
C4/13. Peru (Feat. Ed Sheeran)
C5/14. Glory
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Played headline show at Wembley OVO Nov 2022
About:
Playboy is the third studio album from Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as FIreboy DML, and features the hit singles, "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)," "Playboy," & "Bandana (feat. Asake)." Discovered by Nigerian rapper, Olamide, and signed to his label, YBNL Nation, he is without question one of the leading voices in Afrobeats, and is emerging as a truly global superstar in his own right, scoring collaborations with notable megastars, Ed Sheeran ("Peru") & Madonna ("Frozen Fireboy DML Remix"). At 14 tracks, Playboy sheds light on how life has changed for Fireboy DML in unimaginable ways, and explores a future in which he can pursue his dreams without worry or fear. 2LP pressed on Bone colored vinyl. Music found on LP1 (both sides) & LP2 (side one); LP2 side two is etched with no music.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- "Peru" is now RIAA certified-gold and BPI platinum-certified; chartopper in at least 22 countries.
- Solo version of "Peru" is nearing 187M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Personally selected by Madonna for a feature on a new club mix of "Frozen" (2022).
- First Afrobeat artist to perform at the 2022 BET Awards.
- His debut album, "Laughter, Tears, and Goosebumps" yielded the standout single, "Jealous," which became one of the most played singles on Nigerian radio.
- The follow-up album, "APOLLO," released in 2020 has amassed over 21M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Spotify Stats: 7M+ monthly listeners & 1M+ followers.
- Over 300M streams on Audiomack
- CD also available now (ERE853 - UPC 194690905056)
Tracklist:
A1/1. Change
A2/2. Bandana (Feat. Asake)
A3/3. Ashawo
A4/4.Playboy
B1/5. Adore (Feat. Euro)
B2/6. Sofri
B3/7. Diana (Feat. Chris Brown & Shenseea)
B4/8. Compromise (Feat. Rema)
B5/9.Timoti
C1/10. Peru
C2/11. Afro Highlife
C3/12. Havin' Fun
C4/13. Peru (Feat. Ed Sheeran)
C5/14. Glory
More
Gatefold Jacket, Translucent Yellow Vinyl
You're Not a Bad Person, It's Just A Bad World is the fourth studio album from the genre-bending Canadian punks, Rare Americans. Containing the massive singles, "Love Is All I Bring," & "Lose My Cool," (which seeks to raise awareness on bullying), the nine-track album expands on the wildly inventive world Rare Americans have created through their gripping stories and visuals. After ripping through America on their first ever US tour, of which all dates were sold out well in advance, the band's next mission seems clear. Global domination.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- First leg of the nationwide Jamesy Boy and The Screw Loose Zoo sold out all US dates months in advance of the first show
- Second leg of the Jamesy Boy and the Screw Loose Zoo begins on 9/7 and runs until 10/25 - spanning all major US markets
- Since their debut in 2018, the band has amassed over 350M+ global streams
- 1.4M monthly listeners on Spotify
- First single from new album, "Love Is All I Bring" has over 1M video views since release
- Second single, "Lose My Cool" secured Rare Americans' most Spotify placements + first playlist cover, and second YouTube cover
- Added to Apple's "New in Alternative" playlist.
- Added to Spotify's "Rock Your Block" (COVER!), "Et Alt", NMF Canada, "Ready to Rock" playlists.
- Added to YouTube's "Your New Alternative (COVER!) & "Alternative Current" playlists.
- Won a 2020 Juno Award for the single, "Brittle Bones Nicky"
- Their second album, RA2, landed on the Billboard Top 100 Albums chart
Tracklist:
A1/1. Run the World
A2/2. Love Is All I Bring
A3/3. Moving On
A4/4. Better Man
A5/5. Lose My Cool
B1/6. Carson
B2/7. Starting Over
B3/8. White T Shirt Nights
B4/9. Green Eye'd Monsta
More
You're Not a Bad Person, It's Just A Bad World is the fourth studio album from the genre-bending Canadian punks, Rare Americans. Containing the massive singles, "Love Is All I Bring," & "Lose My Cool," (which seeks to raise awareness on bullying), the nine-track album expands on the wildly inventive world Rare Americans have created through their gripping stories and visuals. After ripping through America on their first ever US tour, of which all dates were sold out well in advance, the band's next mission seems clear. Global domination.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- First leg of the nationwide Jamesy Boy and The Screw Loose Zoo sold out all US dates months in advance of the first show
- Second leg of the Jamesy Boy and the Screw Loose Zoo begins on 9/7 and runs until 10/25 - spanning all major US markets
- Since their debut in 2018, the band has amassed over 350M+ global streams
- 1.4M monthly listeners on Spotify
- First single from new album, "Love Is All I Bring" has over 1M video views since release
- Second single, "Lose My Cool" secured Rare Americans' most Spotify placements + first playlist cover, and second YouTube cover
- Added to Apple's "New in Alternative" playlist.
- Added to Spotify's "Rock Your Block" (COVER!), "Et Alt", NMF Canada, "Ready to Rock" playlists.
- Added to YouTube's "Your New Alternative (COVER!) & "Alternative Current" playlists.
- Won a 2020 Juno Award for the single, "Brittle Bones Nicky"
- Their second album, RA2, landed on the Billboard Top 100 Albums chart
Tracklist:
A1/1. Run the World
A2/2. Love Is All I Bring
A3/3. Moving On
A4/4. Better Man
A5/5. Lose My Cool
B1/6. Carson
B2/7. Starting Over
B3/8. White T Shirt Nights
B4/9. Green Eye'd Monsta
More
Playboy is the third studio album from Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as FIreboy DML, and features the hit singles, "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)," "Playboy," & "Bandana (feat. Asake)." Discovered by Nigerian rapper, Olamide, and signed to his label, YBNL Nation, he is without question one of the leading voices in Afrobeats, and is emerging as a truly global superstar in his own right, scoring collaborations with notable megastars, Ed Sheeran ("Peru") & Madonna ("Frozen Fireboy DML Remix"). At 14 tracks, Playboy sheds light on how life has changed for Fireboy DML in unimaginable ways, and explores a future in which he can pursue his dreams without worry or fear.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- "Peru" featuring Ed Sheeran; currently #2 on the OFFICIAL (UK) TOP 40 Biggest Songs of the Year chart.
- Played surprise show/set with Ed Sheeran on June 29 at Wembley.
- "Peru" is now RIAA certified-gold and BPI platinum-certified; chartopper in at least 22 countries.
- Solo version of "Peru" is nearing 152M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Current single, "Bandana, released on July 13 amassed nearly 1M Spotify track streams the first week of release.
- Personally selected by Madonna for a feature on a new club mix of "Frozen" (2022).
- First Afrobeat artist to perform at the 2022 BET Awards.
- His debut album, "Laughter, Tears, and Goosebumps" yielded the standout single, "Jealous," which became one of the most played singles on Nigerian radio.
- The follow-up album, "APOLLO," released in 2020 has amassed over 21M Spotify track streams to-date.
- 9.3M Spotify monthly followers.
- 804K Spotify followers.
- Over 300M streams on Audiomack
- "Bandana" Playlist Support Highlights:
- Spotify: NMF, Hot Rhythmic, African Heat, Singled Out, Global X, Afro Bashment, This Is Frequency, Crxss Current, Notable Releases, Afropop, New Music Now
- Apple: NMD, Summer Heat, Afrobeats Hits, Global Pop, Get Up And Go, The Agenda, Africa Now, Afrobeats Workout, Africa To The World, Afro Swing, Worldwide Riddim, Chop Life
- Amazon: Brand New Music, Afro Vibes
- Tidal: New Arrivals, New Arrivals: Global Pop
- YouTube: RELEASED, Global Bops, Top Afropop, Afropoppin', Naija Central, Afrobeats Now
Tracklist:
1. Change
2. Bandana (Feat. Asake)
3. Ashawo
4. Playboy
5. Adore (Feat. Euro)
6. Sofri
7. Diana (Feat. Chris Brown & Shenseea)
8. Compromise (Feat. Rema)
9. Timoti
10. Peru
11. Afro Highlife
12. Havin' Fun
13. Peru (Feat. Ed Sheeran)
14. Glory
More
Key Marketing/Selling:
- "Peru" featuring Ed Sheeran; currently #2 on the OFFICIAL (UK) TOP 40 Biggest Songs of the Year chart.
- Played surprise show/set with Ed Sheeran on June 29 at Wembley.
- "Peru" is now RIAA certified-gold and BPI platinum-certified; chartopper in at least 22 countries.
- Solo version of "Peru" is nearing 152M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Current single, "Bandana, released on July 13 amassed nearly 1M Spotify track streams the first week of release.
- Personally selected by Madonna for a feature on a new club mix of "Frozen" (2022).
- First Afrobeat artist to perform at the 2022 BET Awards.
- His debut album, "Laughter, Tears, and Goosebumps" yielded the standout single, "Jealous," which became one of the most played singles on Nigerian radio.
- The follow-up album, "APOLLO," released in 2020 has amassed over 21M Spotify track streams to-date.
- 9.3M Spotify monthly followers.
- 804K Spotify followers.
- Over 300M streams on Audiomack
- "Bandana" Playlist Support Highlights:
- Spotify: NMF, Hot Rhythmic, African Heat, Singled Out, Global X, Afro Bashment, This Is Frequency, Crxss Current, Notable Releases, Afropop, New Music Now
- Apple: NMD, Summer Heat, Afrobeats Hits, Global Pop, Get Up And Go, The Agenda, Africa Now, Afrobeats Workout, Africa To The World, Afro Swing, Worldwide Riddim, Chop Life
- Amazon: Brand New Music, Afro Vibes
- Tidal: New Arrivals, New Arrivals: Global Pop
- YouTube: RELEASED, Global Bops, Top Afropop, Afropoppin', Naija Central, Afrobeats Now
Tracklist:
1. Change
2. Bandana (Feat. Asake)
3. Ashawo
4. Playboy
5. Adore (Feat. Euro)
6. Sofri
7. Diana (Feat. Chris Brown & Shenseea)
8. Compromise (Feat. Rema)
9. Timoti
10. Peru
11. Afro Highlife
12. Havin' Fun
13. Peru (Feat. Ed Sheeran)
14. Glory
More
Gatefold Jacket, Translucent Yellow Vinyl
You're Not a Bad Person, It's Just A Bad World is the fourth studio album from the genre-bending Canadian punks, Rare Americans. Containing the massive singles, "Love Is All I Bring," & "Lose My Cool," (which seeks to raise awareness on bullying), the nine-track album expands on the wildly inventive world Rare Americans have created through their gripping stories and visuals. After ripping through America on their first ever US tour, of which all dates were sold out well in advance, the band's next mission seems clear. Global domination.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- First leg of the nationwide Jamesy Boy and The Screw Loose Zoo sold out all US dates months in advance of the first show
- Second leg of the Jamesy Boy and the Screw Loose Zoo begins on 9/7 and runs until 10/25 - spanning all major US markets
- Since their debut in 2018, the band has amassed over 350M+ global streams
- 1.4M monthly listeners on Spotify
- First single from new album, "Love Is All I Bring" has over 1M video views since release
- Second single, "Lose My Cool" secured Rare Americans' most Spotify placements + first playlist cover, and second YouTube cover
- Added to Apple's "New in Alternative" playlist.
- Added to Spotify's "Rock Your Block" (COVER!), "Et Alt", NMF Canada, "Ready to Rock" playlists.
- Added to YouTube's "Your New Alternative (COVER!) & "Alternative Current" playlists.
- Won a 2020 Juno Award for the single, "Brittle Bones Nicky"
- Their second album, RA2, landed on the Billboard Top 100 Albums chart
Tracklist:
A1/1. Run the World
A2/2. Love Is All I Bring
A3/3. Moving On
A4/4. Better Man
A5/5. Lose My Cool
B1/6. Carson
B2/7. Starting Over
B3/8. White T Shirt Nights
B4/9. Green Eye'd Monsta
More
You're Not a Bad Person, It's Just A Bad World is the fourth studio album from the genre-bending Canadian punks, Rare Americans. Containing the massive singles, "Love Is All I Bring," & "Lose My Cool," (which seeks to raise awareness on bullying), the nine-track album expands on the wildly inventive world Rare Americans have created through their gripping stories and visuals. After ripping through America on their first ever US tour, of which all dates were sold out well in advance, the band's next mission seems clear. Global domination.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- First leg of the nationwide Jamesy Boy and The Screw Loose Zoo sold out all US dates months in advance of the first show
- Second leg of the Jamesy Boy and the Screw Loose Zoo begins on 9/7 and runs until 10/25 - spanning all major US markets
- Since their debut in 2018, the band has amassed over 350M+ global streams
- 1.4M monthly listeners on Spotify
- First single from new album, "Love Is All I Bring" has over 1M video views since release
- Second single, "Lose My Cool" secured Rare Americans' most Spotify placements + first playlist cover, and second YouTube cover
- Added to Apple's "New in Alternative" playlist.
- Added to Spotify's "Rock Your Block" (COVER!), "Et Alt", NMF Canada, "Ready to Rock" playlists.
- Added to YouTube's "Your New Alternative (COVER!) & "Alternative Current" playlists.
- Won a 2020 Juno Award for the single, "Brittle Bones Nicky"
- Their second album, RA2, landed on the Billboard Top 100 Albums chart
Tracklist:
A1/1. Run the World
A2/2. Love Is All I Bring
A3/3. Moving On
A4/4. Better Man
A5/5. Lose My Cool
B1/6. Carson
B2/7. Starting Over
B3/8. White T Shirt Nights
B4/9. Green Eye'd Monsta
More
Label:YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE707
Release-Date:26.11.2021
Genre:Dope Beat/Hip Hop
Configuration:LP Excl
Label:YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE707
Release-Date:26.11.2021
Genre:Dope Beat/Hip Hop
Configuration:LP Excl
BLACK FRIDAY RELEASE
Red & Yellow Half & Half Vinyl
About:
Initially released digitally at the end of 2020, Olamide celebrates the one year anniversary of the hit album, Carpe Diem, with it's first physical release. Although his eleventh studio album, Carpe Diem marks the first body of work under American label and distribution company, EMPIRE. With bubbly and melodical production from Young John, Pheelz, ID Cabasa, P.Prime, and VStix, the album features Fireboy DML, Bad Boy Timz, Omah Lay, Phyno, Peruzzi and Bella Shmurda. In tune with the title, this marks the start of Olamide's global takeover.
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Red & Yellow Half & Half Vinyl
About:
Initially released digitally at the end of 2020, Olamide celebrates the one year anniversary of the hit album, Carpe Diem, with it's first physical release. Although his eleventh studio album, Carpe Diem marks the first body of work under American label and distribution company, EMPIRE. With bubbly and melodical production from Young John, Pheelz, ID Cabasa, P.Prime, and VStix, the album features Fireboy DML, Bad Boy Timz, Omah Lay, Phyno, Peruzzi and Bella Shmurda. In tune with the title, this marks the start of Olamide's global takeover.
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Label:EMPIRE RECORDS
Cat-No:ERE605
Release-Date:25.06.2021
Genre:Dope Beat/Hip Hop
Configuration:2LP Excl
Label:EMPIRE RECORDS
Cat-No:ERE605
Release-Date:25.06.2021
Genre:Dope Beat/Hip Hop
Configuration:2LP Excl
Vinyl colourway - One LP Lemonade, One LP Orange Crush
About:
Fresh off of winning the Listener's Choice award at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival, Fireboy DML follows up his debut album with "Apollo." Fireboy DML enlists help from fellow labelmate, Olamide, as well as D Smoke and Wande Coal.
Key Selling/Marketing:
One of Africa's biggest breakout stars
Winner of the Listener's Choice Award and nominated for Song of the Year at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival
Features include Olamide, D Smoke, Wande Coal
The song "Tattoo" has over 10M views on YT
One of his songs is featured on FIFA 21
2xLP, One LP Lemonade, One LP Orange Crush
Tracklist:
A1. Champion (feat. D Smoke)
A2. Spell (feat. Wande Coal)
A3. ELI
A4. Tattoo
B1. Favourite Song
B2. New York City Girl
B3. Lifestyle
B4. Airplane Mode
B5. 24 (Interlude)
C1. Dreamer
C2. Afar (feat. Olamide)
C3. Go Away
C4. Shadé
D1. Friday Feeling
D2. God Only Knows
D3. Sound
D4. Remember Me
More
About:
Fresh off of winning the Listener's Choice award at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival, Fireboy DML follows up his debut album with "Apollo." Fireboy DML enlists help from fellow labelmate, Olamide, as well as D Smoke and Wande Coal.
Key Selling/Marketing:
One of Africa's biggest breakout stars
Winner of the Listener's Choice Award and nominated for Song of the Year at the 2020 Soundcity MVP Awards Festival
Features include Olamide, D Smoke, Wande Coal
The song "Tattoo" has over 10M views on YT
One of his songs is featured on FIFA 21
2xLP, One LP Lemonade, One LP Orange Crush
Tracklist:
A1. Champion (feat. D Smoke)
A2. Spell (feat. Wande Coal)
A3. ELI
A4. Tattoo
B1. Favourite Song
B2. New York City Girl
B3. Lifestyle
B4. Airplane Mode
B5. 24 (Interlude)
C1. Dreamer
C2. Afar (feat. Olamide)
C3. Go Away
C4. Shadé
D1. Friday Feeling
D2. God Only Knows
D3. Sound
D4. Remember Me
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Label:YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE707
Release-Date:26.11.2021
Genre:Dope Beat/Hip Hop
Configuration:LP Excl
Label:YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE707
Release-Date:26.11.2021
Genre:Dope Beat/Hip Hop
Configuration:LP Excl
BLACK FRIDAY RELEASE
Red & Yellow Half & Half Vinyl
About:
Initially released digitally at the end of 2020, Olamide celebrates the one year anniversary of the hit album, Carpe Diem, with it's first physical release. Although his eleventh studio album, Carpe Diem marks the first body of work under American label and distribution company, EMPIRE. With bubbly and melodical production from Young John, Pheelz, ID Cabasa, P.Prime, and VStix, the album features Fireboy DML, Bad Boy Timz, Omah Lay, Phyno, Peruzzi and Bella Shmurda. In tune with the title, this marks the start of Olamide's global takeover.
More
Red & Yellow Half & Half Vinyl
About:
Initially released digitally at the end of 2020, Olamide celebrates the one year anniversary of the hit album, Carpe Diem, with it's first physical release. Although his eleventh studio album, Carpe Diem marks the first body of work under American label and distribution company, EMPIRE. With bubbly and melodical production from Young John, Pheelz, ID Cabasa, P.Prime, and VStix, the album features Fireboy DML, Bad Boy Timz, Omah Lay, Phyno, Peruzzi and Bella Shmurda. In tune with the title, this marks the start of Olamide's global takeover.
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1xLP, Standard Jacket, Silver in Black Color In Color Vinyl, Marketing Sticker
About:
“Ikigai, Vol. 1” is the newest EP from Nigerian artist/legend, & YBNL leader Olamide. The 7-track EP follows the 2023 LP, “Unruly” - his 10th studio album, and represents a compelling chapter in his musical journey. Named after the Japanese concept meaning "a reason to live,” each track promises a unique glimpse into Olamide's evolution, with infectious rhythms celebrating his heritage to lively lyrics. After cementing himself as a titan in the African/Afrobeats genre, Olamide is just focusing on living and enjoying life. Includes the songs “Metaverse,” “Hello Habibi,” & “Uptown Disco (feat. Fireboy DML & Asake).” 1xLP, pressed on Silver In Black Ice Color In Color Viny, and cut at 45 RPMl. First pressing limited to 500.
Key Selling:
Ikigai / Vol. 1 (EP) debuts #1 on Nigeria Top 100 Albums
Ikigai / Vol. 1 (EP) DEBUTED #9 ON SPOTIFY TOP ALBUM CHARTS (UK)
Ikigai / Vol. 1 (EP) Charts #19 Heatseekers & #13 World Albums Billboard Charts
All 7 Songs Charted on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart: #17 Uptown Disco, #18 Metaverse, #23 Hello Habibi, #27 Synchro System, #28 Morowe, #29 Makaveli, #33 Knockout
Official music videos released for “Uptown Disco (feat. Fireboy DML & Asake)” & “Metaverse”
Music video for Hello Habibi set to release shortly
1xLP, Silver Inside Black Ice Color In Color Vinyl, cut at 45 RPM, limited to 500 units worldwide
Tracklist:
A1/1. Metaverse
A2/2. Uptown Disco (feat. Fireboy DML & Asake)
A3/3. Makaveli
B1/4. Knockout (feat. SABRI)
B2/5. Hello Habibi
B3/6. Morowore
B4/7. Synchro System (feat. Pheelz, Young Jonn & Lil Kesh)
Socials:
Twitter: 6.9M followers
IG: 11.4M followers
FB: 3M followers
YT: 1.2M subs / 481.5M+ streams More
About:
“Ikigai, Vol. 1” is the newest EP from Nigerian artist/legend, & YBNL leader Olamide. The 7-track EP follows the 2023 LP, “Unruly” - his 10th studio album, and represents a compelling chapter in his musical journey. Named after the Japanese concept meaning "a reason to live,” each track promises a unique glimpse into Olamide's evolution, with infectious rhythms celebrating his heritage to lively lyrics. After cementing himself as a titan in the African/Afrobeats genre, Olamide is just focusing on living and enjoying life. Includes the songs “Metaverse,” “Hello Habibi,” & “Uptown Disco (feat. Fireboy DML & Asake).” 1xLP, pressed on Silver In Black Ice Color In Color Viny, and cut at 45 RPMl. First pressing limited to 500.
Key Selling:
Ikigai / Vol. 1 (EP) debuts #1 on Nigeria Top 100 Albums
Ikigai / Vol. 1 (EP) DEBUTED #9 ON SPOTIFY TOP ALBUM CHARTS (UK)
Ikigai / Vol. 1 (EP) Charts #19 Heatseekers & #13 World Albums Billboard Charts
All 7 Songs Charted on Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart: #17 Uptown Disco, #18 Metaverse, #23 Hello Habibi, #27 Synchro System, #28 Morowe, #29 Makaveli, #33 Knockout
Official music videos released for “Uptown Disco (feat. Fireboy DML & Asake)” & “Metaverse”
Music video for Hello Habibi set to release shortly
1xLP, Silver Inside Black Ice Color In Color Vinyl, cut at 45 RPM, limited to 500 units worldwide
Tracklist:
A1/1. Metaverse
A2/2. Uptown Disco (feat. Fireboy DML & Asake)
A3/3. Makaveli
B1/4. Knockout (feat. SABRI)
B2/5. Hello Habibi
B3/6. Morowore
B4/7. Synchro System (feat. Pheelz, Young Jonn & Lil Kesh)
Socials:
Twitter: 6.9M followers
IG: 11.4M followers
FB: 3M followers
YT: 1.2M subs / 481.5M+ streams More
Label:YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE854
Release-Date:14.04.2023
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
Configuration:2LP Excl
Label:YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE854
Release-Date:14.04.2023
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
Configuration:2LP Excl
BONE COLORED VINYL
Played headline show at Wembley OVO Nov 2022
About:
Playboy is the third studio album from Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as FIreboy DML, and features the hit singles, "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)," "Playboy," & "Bandana (feat. Asake)." Discovered by Nigerian rapper, Olamide, and signed to his label, YBNL Nation, he is without question one of the leading voices in Afrobeats, and is emerging as a truly global superstar in his own right, scoring collaborations with notable megastars, Ed Sheeran ("Peru") & Madonna ("Frozen Fireboy DML Remix"). At 14 tracks, Playboy sheds light on how life has changed for Fireboy DML in unimaginable ways, and explores a future in which he can pursue his dreams without worry or fear. 2LP pressed on Bone colored vinyl. Music found on LP1 (both sides) & LP2 (side one); LP2 side two is etched with no music.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- "Peru" is now RIAA certified-gold and BPI platinum-certified; chartopper in at least 22 countries.
- Solo version of "Peru" is nearing 187M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Personally selected by Madonna for a feature on a new club mix of "Frozen" (2022).
- First Afrobeat artist to perform at the 2022 BET Awards.
- His debut album, "Laughter, Tears, and Goosebumps" yielded the standout single, "Jealous," which became one of the most played singles on Nigerian radio.
- The follow-up album, "APOLLO," released in 2020 has amassed over 21M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Spotify Stats: 7M+ monthly listeners & 1M+ followers.
- Over 300M streams on Audiomack
- CD also available now (ERE853 - UPC 194690905056)
Tracklist:
A1/1. Change
A2/2. Bandana (Feat. Asake)
A3/3. Ashawo
A4/4.Playboy
B1/5. Adore (Feat. Euro)
B2/6. Sofri
B3/7. Diana (Feat. Chris Brown & Shenseea)
B4/8. Compromise (Feat. Rema)
B5/9.Timoti
C1/10. Peru
C2/11. Afro Highlife
C3/12. Havin' Fun
C4/13. Peru (Feat. Ed Sheeran)
C5/14. Glory
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Played headline show at Wembley OVO Nov 2022
About:
Playboy is the third studio album from Adedamola Adefolahan, known professionally as FIreboy DML, and features the hit singles, "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)," "Playboy," & "Bandana (feat. Asake)." Discovered by Nigerian rapper, Olamide, and signed to his label, YBNL Nation, he is without question one of the leading voices in Afrobeats, and is emerging as a truly global superstar in his own right, scoring collaborations with notable megastars, Ed Sheeran ("Peru") & Madonna ("Frozen Fireboy DML Remix"). At 14 tracks, Playboy sheds light on how life has changed for Fireboy DML in unimaginable ways, and explores a future in which he can pursue his dreams without worry or fear. 2LP pressed on Bone colored vinyl. Music found on LP1 (both sides) & LP2 (side one); LP2 side two is etched with no music.
Key Marketing/Selling:
- "Peru" is now RIAA certified-gold and BPI platinum-certified; chartopper in at least 22 countries.
- Solo version of "Peru" is nearing 187M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Personally selected by Madonna for a feature on a new club mix of "Frozen" (2022).
- First Afrobeat artist to perform at the 2022 BET Awards.
- His debut album, "Laughter, Tears, and Goosebumps" yielded the standout single, "Jealous," which became one of the most played singles on Nigerian radio.
- The follow-up album, "APOLLO," released in 2020 has amassed over 21M Spotify track streams to-date.
- Spotify Stats: 7M+ monthly listeners & 1M+ followers.
- Over 300M streams on Audiomack
- CD also available now (ERE853 - UPC 194690905056)
Tracklist:
A1/1. Change
A2/2. Bandana (Feat. Asake)
A3/3. Ashawo
A4/4.Playboy
B1/5. Adore (Feat. Euro)
B2/6. Sofri
B3/7. Diana (Feat. Chris Brown & Shenseea)
B4/8. Compromise (Feat. Rema)
B5/9.Timoti
C1/10. Peru
C2/11. Afro Highlife
C3/12. Havin' Fun
C4/13. Peru (Feat. Ed Sheeran)
C5/14. Glory
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Mr. Money With The Vibe is the debut studio album from
Nigerian singer Asake. Following an impressive debut and meteoric rise in the
music industry, Asake signed with YBNL Nation, the label founded by one of the
godfathers of modern Afrobeats, Olamide. The 12-track album features elements
of traditional Nigerian fuji music, Afropop, and South African Amapiano and
sees appearances from fellow Nigerian star Burna Boy and American rapper Russ.
The results are an ethereal sonic oasis that clearly sets Asake apart from his
peers. Includes the single, “Sungba (Remix),” “Peace Be Unto You (PBUY),” &
“Terminator.” 1xLP, pressed on Bone Vinyl with Red Splatter.
Tracklist:
A1/1. Dull
A2/2. Terminator
A3/3. Organise
A4/4. Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)
A5/5. Dupe
A6/6. Muse
B1/7. Joha
B2/8. Nzaza
B3/9. Ototo
B4/10. Reason (feat. Russ)
B5/11. Sunmomi
B6/12. Sungba (Remix) (feat. Burna Boy)
Key Marketing/Selling:
-
One of the
biggest Nigerian artists at the moment
-
Debut studio
album
-
The album has
over 1B streams across platforms
-
Elton John played
- ‘Organise’ in his Rocket Hour radio show on Apple Music
-
’Joha’ was Remi
Burgz’ Record Of The Week on BBC 1Xtra - w/c 20th September
-
Peaked at #1 in
31 countries on Apple Music; including UK, Nigeria, UAE, Ireland, Ghana
-
Peaked at #5 on
the US Apple Music all genre album charts
-
Peaked at #22 on
UK’s Official Albums Chart Top 100
-
25M total streams
within 24 hours of release
-
1st African debut
album to peak at #1 on the UK Apple music albums chart
-
Album release was
covered by Complex, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Fader, and more
-
Multiple music
videos released to support the album
-
Just recently
sold out London’s O2 Arena, marking only the 4th time a Nigerian artist has
done that - 20k tickets
-
Performed at
Barclays Center in Brooklyn on 9/8 - Sold out show - 19k tickets sold - marking
the first time an African artist has headlined and sold out the venue
-
Pressed on Bone
vinyl with Red Splatter
-
First physical
release for Asake
More
Nigerian singer Asake. Following an impressive debut and meteoric rise in the
music industry, Asake signed with YBNL Nation, the label founded by one of the
godfathers of modern Afrobeats, Olamide. The 12-track album features elements
of traditional Nigerian fuji music, Afropop, and South African Amapiano and
sees appearances from fellow Nigerian star Burna Boy and American rapper Russ.
The results are an ethereal sonic oasis that clearly sets Asake apart from his
peers. Includes the single, “Sungba (Remix),” “Peace Be Unto You (PBUY),” &
“Terminator.” 1xLP, pressed on Bone Vinyl with Red Splatter.
Tracklist:
A1/1. Dull
A2/2. Terminator
A3/3. Organise
A4/4. Peace Be Unto You (PBUY)
A5/5. Dupe
A6/6. Muse
B1/7. Joha
B2/8. Nzaza
B3/9. Ototo
B4/10. Reason (feat. Russ)
B5/11. Sunmomi
B6/12. Sungba (Remix) (feat. Burna Boy)
Key Marketing/Selling:
-
One of the
biggest Nigerian artists at the moment
-
Debut studio
album
-
The album has
over 1B streams across platforms
-
Elton John played
- ‘Organise’ in his Rocket Hour radio show on Apple Music
-
’Joha’ was Remi
Burgz’ Record Of The Week on BBC 1Xtra - w/c 20th September
-
Peaked at #1 in
31 countries on Apple Music; including UK, Nigeria, UAE, Ireland, Ghana
-
Peaked at #5 on
the US Apple Music all genre album charts
-
Peaked at #22 on
UK’s Official Albums Chart Top 100
-
25M total streams
within 24 hours of release
-
1st African debut
album to peak at #1 on the UK Apple music albums chart
-
Album release was
covered by Complex, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The Fader, and more
-
Multiple music
videos released to support the album
-
Just recently
sold out London’s O2 Arena, marking only the 4th time a Nigerian artist has
done that - 20k tickets
-
Performed at
Barclays Center in Brooklyn on 9/8 - Sold out show - 19k tickets sold - marking
the first time an African artist has headlined and sold out the venue
-
Pressed on Bone
vinyl with Red Splatter
-
First physical
release for Asake
More
Label:Be With Records
Cat-No:bewith166lp
Release-Date:22.03.2024
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
Configuration:2LP Excl
Label:Be With Records
Cat-No:bewith166lp
Release-Date:22.03.2024
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
Configuration:2LP Excl
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Bahamadia - Intro (0:50)
2
Bahamadia - WordPlay (3:17)
3
Bahamadia - Spontaneity (4:08)
4
Bahamadia - Rugged Ruff (3:08)
5
Bahamadia - Interlude (0:29)
6
Bahamadia - I Confess (4:06)
7
Bahamadia - UKNOWHOWWEDU (3:35)
8
Bahamadia - Interlude (1:09)
9
Bahamadia - Total Wreck (3:26)
10
Bahamadia - Innovation (3:23)
11
Bahamadia - Da Jawn (5:19)
12
Bahamadia - Interlude (1:05)
13
Bahamadia - True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh t) (3:41)
14
Bahamadia - 3 Tha Hard Way (4:12)
15
Bahamadia - Biggest Part Of Me (4:51)
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Bahamadia - Path To Rhythm (3:24)
Territories: Worldwide no restrictions
Format Notes:
2024 first time double vinyl reissue with exclusive bonus track, 140g double vinyl, remastered audio with restored artwork
Track List:
A1 Intro 0:50
A2 WordPlay 3:17
A3 Spontaneity 4:08
A4 Rugged Ruff 3:08
A5 Interlude 0:29
B1 I Confess 4:06
B2 UKNOWHOWWEDU 3:35
B3 Interlude 1:09
B4 Total Wreck 3:26
B5 Innovation 3:23
C1 Da Jawn 5:19
C2 Interlude 1:05
C3 True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t) 3:41
D1 3 Tha Hard Way 4:12
D2 Biggest Part Of Me 4:51
D3 Path To Rhythm 3:24
Release Notes:
Bahamadia’s 1996 debut album Kollage is rightly regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of the 1990s. For the first time ever, Be With present the definitive double LP version of this eternal hip-hop classic, including the legendary "Path To Rhythm" which never appeared on the original LP or on vinyl, anywhere. An indelible VIBE from start-to-finish, Kollage presents Bahamadia's swirling rhymes delivered with an irresistibly butter flow and razor-sharp assuredness over a steady slew of smoothed-out, jazzed-up, blunted beats. Achingly cool and effortlessly funky throughout, it's an absolute must for true 90s hip-hop fanatics.
The entire Kollage project was recorded at D&D Studios and the ties to Gang Starr are keenly felt, with DJ Premier producing five tracks in addition to the killer songs Guru had already produced with her. Working with the cream of the mid-90s East Coast sound, Kollage is, accordingly, a record that demonstrates a varied musical taste with disparate influences, as Bahamadia has previously stated: “The title Kollage was a reflection of my state of mind. I first got interested in music from playing my parents’ and grandparents’ records, as well what I heard on the radio. I wanted Kollage to reflect that diversity both lyrically and sonically."
With intelligent, poetic lyricism and a laconic verbal style bursting with both warm texture and deceptive energy, Bahamadia’s flow was as inspired by Aretha and Nancy Wilson as it was Q-Tip, Schoolly D and Lady B. Swaggering out the gate, "WordPlay" finds Bahamadia confidently showcasing her considerable old-school battle-rhyme skills over a Guru beat that utilises an infectiously bouncy bassline with splashes of sultry jazz horns and a Jeru vocal snatch for the hook. Up next, the quietly shimmering and ruggedly beautiful "Spontaneity" is one of the most alluring on the record, Da Beatminerz crafting a brilliantly soulful and jazzy soundscape for Bahamadia's effortless vocals to float across. It's followed by "Rugged Ruff", where the rapper carefully constructs a swift off-beat flow over Premier's raw jazzy fire.
With smooth spacey synth vibes overseen by former Geto Boys producer N.O. Joe, "I Confess" is, without question, a fly love song and soothing (p)-funk groove. "UKNOWHOWWEDU" is an airy, chilled tribute to her hometown. Produced by Ski Beatz & DJ Redhanded, it rides a gloriously mellow break. It's a true Philly anthem, shouting out a who’s who of the entire city’s scene. Early banger "Total Wreck" follows, presenting a murky Guru instrumental elevated by jazzy horns. Bahamadia invokes the title's suggestion, firing her brilliant bars more aggressively than we’re accustomed to. More Beatminerz-brilliance comes in the way of "Innovation", an opportunity for the MC to invoke Freestyle Fellowship in her forward-thinking and literary verses. "Da Jawn" features hometown buddies The Roots, with Black Thought gliding into a back-and-forth with Bahamadia over ?uestlove’s warm, snapping percussion. With the strut club banger "True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t)", DJ Premier provides some laidback vibrant boom bap for Bahamadia to share a wild, cautionary tale about a night out with her girl, Kia.
Fan favourite "3 Tha Hard Way" is a hypnotically sinister cut, with Bahamadia, K-Swift and Mecca Star taking star turns to coast over DJ Premier’s raw beat whilst the tender "Biggest Part Of Me" is a heartfelt stunner dedicated to her son. Incredibly, only the European and Japanese CD versions of Kollage was released with the brilliantly breezy “Path To Rhythm”, featuring Ursula Rucker. Whilst ostensibly a "bonus track", it's anything but, to our ears. Very much in sonic conversation with KRS-One's stretched-out sleeper classic "Higher Level", it's absolutely essential so we had to include it, appearing on wax for the first time here, exclusively. Quite a coup.
Somewhat predictably, whilst Kollage was released to significant critical acclaim, it suffered from disappointing sales. In the intervening years - and for far too long - it was a criminally underrated record, an increasingly hidden gem. We hope this double LP reissue - which looks and sounds amazing - will go some way to correct this. This 2024 Be With double LP re-issue has been mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis, cut by Cicely Balston and pressed at Record Industry. It's too bold and beautiful to remain overlooked and underserved.
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Format Notes:
2024 first time double vinyl reissue with exclusive bonus track, 140g double vinyl, remastered audio with restored artwork
Track List:
A1 Intro 0:50
A2 WordPlay 3:17
A3 Spontaneity 4:08
A4 Rugged Ruff 3:08
A5 Interlude 0:29
B1 I Confess 4:06
B2 UKNOWHOWWEDU 3:35
B3 Interlude 1:09
B4 Total Wreck 3:26
B5 Innovation 3:23
C1 Da Jawn 5:19
C2 Interlude 1:05
C3 True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t) 3:41
D1 3 Tha Hard Way 4:12
D2 Biggest Part Of Me 4:51
D3 Path To Rhythm 3:24
Release Notes:
Bahamadia’s 1996 debut album Kollage is rightly regarded as one of the greatest rap albums of the 1990s. For the first time ever, Be With present the definitive double LP version of this eternal hip-hop classic, including the legendary "Path To Rhythm" which never appeared on the original LP or on vinyl, anywhere. An indelible VIBE from start-to-finish, Kollage presents Bahamadia's swirling rhymes delivered with an irresistibly butter flow and razor-sharp assuredness over a steady slew of smoothed-out, jazzed-up, blunted beats. Achingly cool and effortlessly funky throughout, it's an absolute must for true 90s hip-hop fanatics.
The entire Kollage project was recorded at D&D Studios and the ties to Gang Starr are keenly felt, with DJ Premier producing five tracks in addition to the killer songs Guru had already produced with her. Working with the cream of the mid-90s East Coast sound, Kollage is, accordingly, a record that demonstrates a varied musical taste with disparate influences, as Bahamadia has previously stated: “The title Kollage was a reflection of my state of mind. I first got interested in music from playing my parents’ and grandparents’ records, as well what I heard on the radio. I wanted Kollage to reflect that diversity both lyrically and sonically."
With intelligent, poetic lyricism and a laconic verbal style bursting with both warm texture and deceptive energy, Bahamadia’s flow was as inspired by Aretha and Nancy Wilson as it was Q-Tip, Schoolly D and Lady B. Swaggering out the gate, "WordPlay" finds Bahamadia confidently showcasing her considerable old-school battle-rhyme skills over a Guru beat that utilises an infectiously bouncy bassline with splashes of sultry jazz horns and a Jeru vocal snatch for the hook. Up next, the quietly shimmering and ruggedly beautiful "Spontaneity" is one of the most alluring on the record, Da Beatminerz crafting a brilliantly soulful and jazzy soundscape for Bahamadia's effortless vocals to float across. It's followed by "Rugged Ruff", where the rapper carefully constructs a swift off-beat flow over Premier's raw jazzy fire.
With smooth spacey synth vibes overseen by former Geto Boys producer N.O. Joe, "I Confess" is, without question, a fly love song and soothing (p)-funk groove. "UKNOWHOWWEDU" is an airy, chilled tribute to her hometown. Produced by Ski Beatz & DJ Redhanded, it rides a gloriously mellow break. It's a true Philly anthem, shouting out a who’s who of the entire city’s scene. Early banger "Total Wreck" follows, presenting a murky Guru instrumental elevated by jazzy horns. Bahamadia invokes the title's suggestion, firing her brilliant bars more aggressively than we’re accustomed to. More Beatminerz-brilliance comes in the way of "Innovation", an opportunity for the MC to invoke Freestyle Fellowship in her forward-thinking and literary verses. "Da Jawn" features hometown buddies The Roots, with Black Thought gliding into a back-and-forth with Bahamadia over ?uestlove’s warm, snapping percussion. With the strut club banger "True Honey Buns (Dat Freak Sh*t)", DJ Premier provides some laidback vibrant boom bap for Bahamadia to share a wild, cautionary tale about a night out with her girl, Kia.
Fan favourite "3 Tha Hard Way" is a hypnotically sinister cut, with Bahamadia, K-Swift and Mecca Star taking star turns to coast over DJ Premier’s raw beat whilst the tender "Biggest Part Of Me" is a heartfelt stunner dedicated to her son. Incredibly, only the European and Japanese CD versions of Kollage was released with the brilliantly breezy “Path To Rhythm”, featuring Ursula Rucker. Whilst ostensibly a "bonus track", it's anything but, to our ears. Very much in sonic conversation with KRS-One's stretched-out sleeper classic "Higher Level", it's absolutely essential so we had to include it, appearing on wax for the first time here, exclusively. Quite a coup.
Somewhat predictably, whilst Kollage was released to significant critical acclaim, it suffered from disappointing sales. In the intervening years - and for far too long - it was a criminally underrated record, an increasingly hidden gem. We hope this double LP reissue - which looks and sounds amazing - will go some way to correct this. This 2024 Be With double LP re-issue has been mastered for vinyl by Simon Francis, cut by Cicely Balston and pressed at Record Industry. It's too bold and beautiful to remain overlooked and underserved.
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Plastikman - A1 Drp
2
Plastikman - A2 Plasticity
3
Plastikman - A3 Gak
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Plastikman - B1 Okx
5
Plastikman - B2 Helikopter
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Plastikman - B3 Glob
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Plastikman - C1 Plasticine
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Plastikman - C2 Koma
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Plastikman - D1 Vokx
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Plastikman - D2 Smak
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Plastikman - D3 Ovokx
Territory: WW-UK/EIRE & USA,Canada
2024 repress
Double Vinyl
Pressed on BioVinyl and packaged in environmental wrapping
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Plastikman's redefining acid techno masterpiece, Sheet One, has been mastered from the original tapes and reissued on vinyl via Mute and NovaMute.
Released in 1993 on Mute's subsidiary label NovaMute, this record was the debut for Richie Hawtin's alias Plastikman. 30 years on Sheet One is a landmark album in the field of electronic music, it changed the shape of what the genre could be and became.
Introducing one of techno's most recognisable logos, the album achieved a degree of notoriety for its acid blotter-style perforated artwork. Musically it focuses on laser-precise minimalist rhythms to drive a series of echo-box acid lines that gradually acquire power over the course of lengthy album tracks, with frequent use of the Roland TB-303, which gained prominence in the electronic music world as a staple of Chicago's acid house scene. Hawtin once described Sheet One perfectly in an interview with MusicRadar, saying "...It's music for the end of the party as you're melting into the floor, which is exactly what the name Plastikman was made to represent."
This seminal album helped to establish the template for minimal techno, and is a must listen for lovers of electronic music.
Available on double bio vinyl.
TRACKLIST
A1 Drp
A2 Plasticity
A3 Gak
B1 Okx
B2 Helikopter
B3 Glob
C1 Plasticine
C2 Koma
D1 Vokx
D2 Smak
D3 Ovokx
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2024 repress
Double Vinyl
Pressed on BioVinyl and packaged in environmental wrapping
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Plastikman's redefining acid techno masterpiece, Sheet One, has been mastered from the original tapes and reissued on vinyl via Mute and NovaMute.
Released in 1993 on Mute's subsidiary label NovaMute, this record was the debut for Richie Hawtin's alias Plastikman. 30 years on Sheet One is a landmark album in the field of electronic music, it changed the shape of what the genre could be and became.
Introducing one of techno's most recognisable logos, the album achieved a degree of notoriety for its acid blotter-style perforated artwork. Musically it focuses on laser-precise minimalist rhythms to drive a series of echo-box acid lines that gradually acquire power over the course of lengthy album tracks, with frequent use of the Roland TB-303, which gained prominence in the electronic music world as a staple of Chicago's acid house scene. Hawtin once described Sheet One perfectly in an interview with MusicRadar, saying "...It's music for the end of the party as you're melting into the floor, which is exactly what the name Plastikman was made to represent."
This seminal album helped to establish the template for minimal techno, and is a must listen for lovers of electronic music.
Available on double bio vinyl.
TRACKLIST
A1 Drp
A2 Plasticity
A3 Gak
B1 Okx
B2 Helikopter
B3 Glob
C1 Plasticine
C2 Koma
D1 Vokx
D2 Smak
D3 Ovokx
More
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack and Young Fathers have announced the pre-order release of an exclusive, limited edition vinyl record in support of Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
*The 12” vinyl only release, features material from Fontaines DC, and Massive Attack/Young Fathers, and a ceasefire sleeve design by 3D of Massive Attack. The initiative will also include a limited-edition/artist signed large-print sale of the sleeve artwork, available exclusively via: https://www.fire-sale.store/
The reverse sleeve of the 12” features words written on a hospital whiteboard in Gaza by Doctors Without Borders medic Dr Mahmoud Abu Nujaila – words which went viral on global social media - depicting the desperation of medical professionals and civilians in Gaza. Tragically, Dr Nujaila was killed in a strike a few weeks later.
"WHOEVER STAYS
UNTIL THE END
WILL TELL THE STORY,
WE DID WHAT WE COULD.
REMEMBER US"
Despite repeated deadly attacks on its staff, medics, surgeons, and aid conveys, Doctors Without Borders volunteers continue to offer critical support to the civilians of Gaza.
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack and Young Fathers have donated their music in full support of the incredible Doctors Without Borders staff working in Gaza today, as a statement for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank, and in solidarity with the Palestinian people living under a brutal military occupation.
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack & Young Fathers will donate 100% of the profits from this promotional venture to Médecins Sans Frontières (UK - charity number: 1026588) emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The total donation is expected to be in excess of £150,000.
3D (Massive Attack) said: "The hourly scenes of horror in Gaza, with hospitals and schools bombed to dust and innocent civilians, journalists and doctors killed in unspeakable numbers has been made so much worse by more than ten weeks of abject political failure.
We're in awe of the Doctors Without Borders medics who place their lives on the line to help innocent civilians in Gaza. The ceasefire EP is a tribute to them, and their incredible ongoing work in truly indescribable circumstances. We stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine”
Fontaines DC said: “Fontaines DC join millions across the world in demanding an immediate ceasefire and a permanent end to Israel's brutal occupation of Palestine. Since October, Doctors Without Borders have been on the ground in Gaza, where every human is an IDF target, risking their lives to give vital care to the thousands injured by Israel's indiscriminate attacks on the starving and defenceless. We feel utterly helpless in what we can do at this point however we do hope our small contribution to this record can raise some desperately needed funds for Doctors Without Borders in Gaza. Ceasefire Now. Free Palestine”
Natalie Roberts, MSF Executive Director said: “After more than two months of war, Israel’s unrelenting and indiscriminate strikes on Gaza have caused unprecedented and catastrophic levels of civilian harm. Nowhere is safe. Hospitals that are overflowing with the sick and wounded are coming under fire or being raided by Israeli forces, killing doctors, health workers, colleagues. Our teams continue to do what they can without even the basic guarantees of safety. We desperately want to do more, but for that we need an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
Huge thanks to Massive Attack, Fontaines DC and Young Fathers for all their support.”
*Copies have been packed using different combinations of coloured vinyl and sleeves. All orders are selected at random. More
*The 12” vinyl only release, features material from Fontaines DC, and Massive Attack/Young Fathers, and a ceasefire sleeve design by 3D of Massive Attack. The initiative will also include a limited-edition/artist signed large-print sale of the sleeve artwork, available exclusively via: https://www.fire-sale.store/
The reverse sleeve of the 12” features words written on a hospital whiteboard in Gaza by Doctors Without Borders medic Dr Mahmoud Abu Nujaila – words which went viral on global social media - depicting the desperation of medical professionals and civilians in Gaza. Tragically, Dr Nujaila was killed in a strike a few weeks later.
"WHOEVER STAYS
UNTIL THE END
WILL TELL THE STORY,
WE DID WHAT WE COULD.
REMEMBER US"
Despite repeated deadly attacks on its staff, medics, surgeons, and aid conveys, Doctors Without Borders volunteers continue to offer critical support to the civilians of Gaza.
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack and Young Fathers have donated their music in full support of the incredible Doctors Without Borders staff working in Gaza today, as a statement for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the West Bank, and in solidarity with the Palestinian people living under a brutal military occupation.
Fontaines DC, Massive Attack & Young Fathers will donate 100% of the profits from this promotional venture to Médecins Sans Frontières (UK - charity number: 1026588) emergency operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The total donation is expected to be in excess of £150,000.
3D (Massive Attack) said: "The hourly scenes of horror in Gaza, with hospitals and schools bombed to dust and innocent civilians, journalists and doctors killed in unspeakable numbers has been made so much worse by more than ten weeks of abject political failure.
We're in awe of the Doctors Without Borders medics who place their lives on the line to help innocent civilians in Gaza. The ceasefire EP is a tribute to them, and their incredible ongoing work in truly indescribable circumstances. We stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine”
Fontaines DC said: “Fontaines DC join millions across the world in demanding an immediate ceasefire and a permanent end to Israel's brutal occupation of Palestine. Since October, Doctors Without Borders have been on the ground in Gaza, where every human is an IDF target, risking their lives to give vital care to the thousands injured by Israel's indiscriminate attacks on the starving and defenceless. We feel utterly helpless in what we can do at this point however we do hope our small contribution to this record can raise some desperately needed funds for Doctors Without Borders in Gaza. Ceasefire Now. Free Palestine”
Natalie Roberts, MSF Executive Director said: “After more than two months of war, Israel’s unrelenting and indiscriminate strikes on Gaza have caused unprecedented and catastrophic levels of civilian harm. Nowhere is safe. Hospitals that are overflowing with the sick and wounded are coming under fire or being raided by Israeli forces, killing doctors, health workers, colleagues. Our teams continue to do what they can without even the basic guarantees of safety. We desperately want to do more, but for that we need an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
Huge thanks to Massive Attack, Fontaines DC and Young Fathers for all their support.”
*Copies have been packed using different combinations of coloured vinyl and sleeves. All orders are selected at random. More
Repress!
Soundcloudlink: https://soundcloud.com/dkr-nyc/sets/dkr-276-va-jah-children-invasion-vol-6-digital-dawn-lp-wackies
Tracklist:
A1. HORACE ANDY - DROP OFF
A2. WAYNE CHIN - WON'T DO FOR LOVE
A3. MILTON HENRY - MAKE IT RIGHT
A4. JERRY HARRIS - A LITTLE LOVE WE NEED
A5 . CHRIS WAYNE - STREETS OF AFRICA
B1. HORACE ANDY - DUB OUT A SOUND
B2 . JACKIE MITTOO - SORROWFUL
B3 . CHRIS WAYNE - WILD GOOSE RACE
B4 . CHOSEN BROTHERS - MAJORITY RULE
B5. MILTON HENRY - NOW YOU SEE THE SCENE
10 song LP in 2-sided hand silkscreened jacket; blue or green print.
Three tracks previously unreleased.
New compilation and long overdue next entry in the long running 'Jah Children Invasion' compilation series! This volume focuses on Wackies' foray into digital reggae, with a killer selection of tracks from the late '80s and early '90s. There are three previously unreleased tunes alongside seven others culled from prior rare and long out of print releases. In DKR style this comes in a 2 sided hand silkscreened jacket. More
Soundcloudlink: https://soundcloud.com/dkr-nyc/sets/dkr-276-va-jah-children-invasion-vol-6-digital-dawn-lp-wackies
Tracklist:
A1. HORACE ANDY - DROP OFF
A2. WAYNE CHIN - WON'T DO FOR LOVE
A3. MILTON HENRY - MAKE IT RIGHT
A4. JERRY HARRIS - A LITTLE LOVE WE NEED
A5 . CHRIS WAYNE - STREETS OF AFRICA
B1. HORACE ANDY - DUB OUT A SOUND
B2 . JACKIE MITTOO - SORROWFUL
B3 . CHRIS WAYNE - WILD GOOSE RACE
B4 . CHOSEN BROTHERS - MAJORITY RULE
B5. MILTON HENRY - NOW YOU SEE THE SCENE
10 song LP in 2-sided hand silkscreened jacket; blue or green print.
Three tracks previously unreleased.
New compilation and long overdue next entry in the long running 'Jah Children Invasion' compilation series! This volume focuses on Wackies' foray into digital reggae, with a killer selection of tracks from the late '80s and early '90s. There are three previously unreleased tunes alongside seven others culled from prior rare and long out of print releases. In DKR style this comes in a 2 sided hand silkscreened jacket. More
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Deadbeat - THE DOUBLE BONG CLOUD (DENIAL I)
2
Deadbeat - STRAIGHT NO CHASER (DENIAL II)
3
Deadbeat - TOUGH LOVE (ANGER I)
4
Deadbeat - BRICK STICK BLICK BLADE (ANGER II)
5
Deadbeat - HUEY LEWIS VOTERS DUB (NEGOTIATION)
6
Deadbeat - THINGS FALL APART (DEPRESSION)
7
Deadbeat - WITH GRAND TREPIDITION (ACCEPTANCE I)
8
Deadbeat - MOUNTAINS FROM MOLE HILLS (ACCEPTANCE II)
Territory: World except France and Belgium
GENRE/S: Electronic / Techno / Dub
TRACKLISTS: 2 x LP
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FACE A
1.
THE DOUBLE BONG CLOUD (DENIAL I)
07:29
2.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER (DENIAL II)
07:31
FACE B
1.
TOUGH LOVE (ANGER I)
07:22
2.
BRICK STICK BLICK BLADE (ANGER II)
07:35
2
FACE C
1.
HUEY LEWIS VOTERS DUB (NEGOTIATION)
07:29
2.
THINGS FALL APART (DEPRESSION)
08:00
FACE D
1.
WITH GRAND TREPIDITION (ACCEPTANCE I)
07:24
2.
MOUNTAINS FROM MOLE HILLS (ACCEPTANCE II)
07:30
SHORT INFO:
Over the past 24 years, Scott Monteith's Deadbeat project has spanned a dizzying array of musical references and genres, exploring everything from left-field reggae to downbeat experiments, purifying drone excursions and ambient noise, extranational percussion workouts, and hypnotic techno and house.
VITAL SALES POINTS:
In the last 24 years Scott Monteith's Deadbeat project has covered a dizzying array of musical references and genres, exploring everything from from left field reggae and downbeat experiments, purifying drone and ambient noise excursions, outer-national percussion work outs, and hypnotic techno and house.
On his first solo album in 5 years, Monteith offers up what is perhaps the most powerful, tightly dance floor focused album of his storied carrier, and a soul cleansing, poignant sound track to the fears and hardships of a world gone mad, entitled Kübler-Ross Soliloquies.
The Kübler-Ross model describes the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. A soliloquy is defined as an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud alone by oneself or regardless of any hearers.
Over the album's 8 tracks, Monteith explores each of these stages with a clear eyed focus and confidence that are a testament to his dual role as a kind, smiling musical selector and monkish technological nerd ball of the highest order.
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GENRE/S: Electronic / Techno / Dub
TRACKLISTS: 2 x LP
1
FACE A
1.
THE DOUBLE BONG CLOUD (DENIAL I)
07:29
2.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER (DENIAL II)
07:31
FACE B
1.
TOUGH LOVE (ANGER I)
07:22
2.
BRICK STICK BLICK BLADE (ANGER II)
07:35
2
FACE C
1.
HUEY LEWIS VOTERS DUB (NEGOTIATION)
07:29
2.
THINGS FALL APART (DEPRESSION)
08:00
FACE D
1.
WITH GRAND TREPIDITION (ACCEPTANCE I)
07:24
2.
MOUNTAINS FROM MOLE HILLS (ACCEPTANCE II)
07:30
SHORT INFO:
Over the past 24 years, Scott Monteith's Deadbeat project has spanned a dizzying array of musical references and genres, exploring everything from left-field reggae to downbeat experiments, purifying drone excursions and ambient noise, extranational percussion workouts, and hypnotic techno and house.
VITAL SALES POINTS:
In the last 24 years Scott Monteith's Deadbeat project has covered a dizzying array of musical references and genres, exploring everything from from left field reggae and downbeat experiments, purifying drone and ambient noise excursions, outer-national percussion work outs, and hypnotic techno and house.
On his first solo album in 5 years, Monteith offers up what is perhaps the most powerful, tightly dance floor focused album of his storied carrier, and a soul cleansing, poignant sound track to the fears and hardships of a world gone mad, entitled Kübler-Ross Soliloquies.
The Kübler-Ross model describes the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. A soliloquy is defined as an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud alone by oneself or regardless of any hearers.
Over the album's 8 tracks, Monteith explores each of these stages with a clear eyed focus and confidence that are a testament to his dual role as a kind, smiling musical selector and monkish technological nerd ball of the highest order.
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Silent Servant - M-87 (04:02)
2
Silent Servant - M-90 (04:32)
3
Silent Servant - M-99 (06:08)
4
Silent Servant - M-00 (04:45)
Territories: World excl. UK + North America
FORMAT: 12" 180g vinyl, generic sleeve, dl card
TRACKLIST
1. / A1 M-87 04:02
2. / A2 M-90 04:32
3. / B1 M-99 06:08
4. / B2 M-00 04:45
Juan Mendez aka Silent Servant is a figure in techno history that needs little introduction. As a member of the Sandwell District collective and the label’s art director he collaborated on works that were responsible for a global focal shift in the genre as their label adapted and challenged the paradigm of minimal techno, taking influence from other sources such as dub, post-punk, and even classical minimalism.
But Mendez’s relationship with music goes back much further than these seminal releases. With In Memoriam, Silent Servant’s latest release on Tresor Records, Mendez writes a deeply personal memoir of a 30-plus year career spent exploring and absorbing the shadowy side of music; a carefully crafted elegy to people, places, and times past and the lasting effect they have on the present.
Across the four tracks, Mendez pays tribute to the earliest Detroit techno and electro, the Belgian EBM movement and the wave music that followed, the monumental dub techno sound from Berlin, and the harder, abrasive sound of the UK at the turn of the last millennium; exploring and referencing the genres that informed his later work. Each track name gives a hint to the timeframe he is revisiting and re-contextualising as the E.P. repurposes the styles that exerted an influence on him.
This E.P. represents a pure distillation of Mendez’s memories whilst also cementing his place in the current and future sound of 21st century techno; aware of where we came from but focused on where we are heading. More
FORMAT: 12" 180g vinyl, generic sleeve, dl card
TRACKLIST
1. / A1 M-87 04:02
2. / A2 M-90 04:32
3. / B1 M-99 06:08
4. / B2 M-00 04:45
Juan Mendez aka Silent Servant is a figure in techno history that needs little introduction. As a member of the Sandwell District collective and the label’s art director he collaborated on works that were responsible for a global focal shift in the genre as their label adapted and challenged the paradigm of minimal techno, taking influence from other sources such as dub, post-punk, and even classical minimalism.
But Mendez’s relationship with music goes back much further than these seminal releases. With In Memoriam, Silent Servant’s latest release on Tresor Records, Mendez writes a deeply personal memoir of a 30-plus year career spent exploring and absorbing the shadowy side of music; a carefully crafted elegy to people, places, and times past and the lasting effect they have on the present.
Across the four tracks, Mendez pays tribute to the earliest Detroit techno and electro, the Belgian EBM movement and the wave music that followed, the monumental dub techno sound from Berlin, and the harder, abrasive sound of the UK at the turn of the last millennium; exploring and referencing the genres that informed his later work. Each track name gives a hint to the timeframe he is revisiting and re-contextualising as the E.P. repurposes the styles that exerted an influence on him.
This E.P. represents a pure distillation of Mendez’s memories whilst also cementing his place in the current and future sound of 21st century techno; aware of where we came from but focused on where we are heading. More
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Ryo Fukui - A1. Sonora
2
Ryo Fukui - A2. Stella by Starlight
3
Ryo Fukui - A3. Speak Low
4
Ryo Fukui - A4. Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen
5
Ryo Fukui - B1. Old Country
6
Ryo Fukui - B2. Soultrane
7
Ryo Fukui - B3. Chasin’ The Bird
8
Ryo Fukui - B4. Be My Love
-NO SALES TO JAPAN-
LP: 180g vinyl, half speed mastered, heavy sleeve, obi
Tracklisting LP
A1. Sonora
A2. Stella by Starlight
A3. Speak Low
A4. Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen
B1. Old Country
B2. Soultrane
B3. Chasin’ The Bird
B4. Be My Love
Info:
We Release Jazz is delighted to announce the official reissue of Ryo Fukui’s final album, the very personal contemporary jazz offering, A Letter from Slowboat, sourced from the original masters and available on limited edition 180 gram vinyl mastered at half speed for full audiophile sound, as well as on digipack CD.
Known for his miraculous albums Scenery (1976) and Mellow Dream (1977), legendary Hokkaido pianist Ryo Fukui, with the help of his wife Yasuko, opened his very own jazz club in Sapporo in 1995, Slowboat. This is where Ryo Fukui spent the latter half of his career, playing again and again, welcoming peers for unforgettable sessions, and perfecting the craft he lived for: jazz.
A Letter from Slowboat is a poetic, soulful, and honest love letter to Hokkaido, to Fukui’s jazz club, and to endless hours of practicing artistry in a place called home. Backed by longtime collaborators Takumi Awaya on bass, and Ittetsu Takemura on drums, Ryo Fukui flows through classics and originals with natural class, fluidity and absolute precision, expressing a smooth balance between skills and heart. Slowboat, full of breathtaking solos and exquisite moments of clarity, is another crucial piece in the career of one of the most fascinating jazzmen to ever grace the piano. It was released in 2016, sadly the year Ryo Fukui passed away, leaving behind a legacy of works that is sure to captivate jazz lovers for generations to come, and Slowboat, where the magic still happens to this day.
This is reissued in conjunction with Ryo Fukui’s Ryo Fukui in New York (1999), also available via We Release Jazz.
Points of interests
- For fans of jazz, soul jazz, modal, hard bop, piano, Japanese jazz, boats, Sapporo, Scenery, jazz clubs and very personal letters.
- Official reissue of the final album by legendary Hokkaido pianist Ryo Fukui.
- 8th release from We Release Jazz, following Ryo Fukui’s Scenery and Mellow Dream, the soundtrack of Le Cercle Rouge by Eric Demarsan, Stuff Combe 5 + Percussion, Marc Moulin’s Pla-cebo Live 1971 and Boillat Thérace Quintet albums. We Release Jazz is the sister-label of Geneva-based WRWTFWW Records (Midori Takada’s Through The Looking Glass and Lunar Cruise with Masahiko Sato, MKWAJU ensemble’s KI-Motion, Jun Fukamachi’s Nicole, Bruno Spoerri’s Voice of Taurus and The Sound of the UFOs, Piero Umiliani’s Tra Scienza e Fantascienza and Il Mondo Dei Romani…)
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LP: 180g vinyl, half speed mastered, heavy sleeve, obi
Tracklisting LP
A1. Sonora
A2. Stella by Starlight
A3. Speak Low
A4. Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen
B1. Old Country
B2. Soultrane
B3. Chasin’ The Bird
B4. Be My Love
Info:
We Release Jazz is delighted to announce the official reissue of Ryo Fukui’s final album, the very personal contemporary jazz offering, A Letter from Slowboat, sourced from the original masters and available on limited edition 180 gram vinyl mastered at half speed for full audiophile sound, as well as on digipack CD.
Known for his miraculous albums Scenery (1976) and Mellow Dream (1977), legendary Hokkaido pianist Ryo Fukui, with the help of his wife Yasuko, opened his very own jazz club in Sapporo in 1995, Slowboat. This is where Ryo Fukui spent the latter half of his career, playing again and again, welcoming peers for unforgettable sessions, and perfecting the craft he lived for: jazz.
A Letter from Slowboat is a poetic, soulful, and honest love letter to Hokkaido, to Fukui’s jazz club, and to endless hours of practicing artistry in a place called home. Backed by longtime collaborators Takumi Awaya on bass, and Ittetsu Takemura on drums, Ryo Fukui flows through classics and originals with natural class, fluidity and absolute precision, expressing a smooth balance between skills and heart. Slowboat, full of breathtaking solos and exquisite moments of clarity, is another crucial piece in the career of one of the most fascinating jazzmen to ever grace the piano. It was released in 2016, sadly the year Ryo Fukui passed away, leaving behind a legacy of works that is sure to captivate jazz lovers for generations to come, and Slowboat, where the magic still happens to this day.
This is reissued in conjunction with Ryo Fukui’s Ryo Fukui in New York (1999), also available via We Release Jazz.
Points of interests
- For fans of jazz, soul jazz, modal, hard bop, piano, Japanese jazz, boats, Sapporo, Scenery, jazz clubs and very personal letters.
- Official reissue of the final album by legendary Hokkaido pianist Ryo Fukui.
- 8th release from We Release Jazz, following Ryo Fukui’s Scenery and Mellow Dream, the soundtrack of Le Cercle Rouge by Eric Demarsan, Stuff Combe 5 + Percussion, Marc Moulin’s Pla-cebo Live 1971 and Boillat Thérace Quintet albums. We Release Jazz is the sister-label of Geneva-based WRWTFWW Records (Midori Takada’s Through The Looking Glass and Lunar Cruise with Masahiko Sato, MKWAJU ensemble’s KI-Motion, Jun Fukamachi’s Nicole, Bruno Spoerri’s Voice of Taurus and The Sound of the UFOs, Piero Umiliani’s Tra Scienza e Fantascienza and Il Mondo Dei Romani…)
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