Asake & Wizkid 'MMS' nominated for Grammy in Best African Music Performance category.
About:
Lungu Boy is the third studio album from global superstar and Nigerian singer/songwriter, Asake. The album promises to captivate fans with its vibrant rhythms, soulful melodies, and poignant lyrics that reflect Asake's unique artistry and cultural roots. Lungo Boy showcases Asake's signature blend of Afrobeats, Amapiano, hip-hop, and highlife, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in African musical traditions. Each track on the album tells a story, weaving personal experiences with universal themes of love, struggle, and triumph. The album features collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry, like Travis Scott, WizKid, Central Cee, Stormzy, and LUDMILLA - adding exciting dynamics to Asake's already impressive sound.
Produced by a team of top-notch producers, Lungo Boy is a testament to Asake's commitment to quality and his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. The album also narrates the transition of Asake growing up on the streets of Lagos to becoming a global icon and living life in urban cities around the world. It identifies with the sights and sounds of Lagos (Eko, Lagos Island, Idumota Street), London (Hackney, Shoreditch, Brixton, Peckham), and New York (Brooklyn, Harlem).
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Asake is an iconic Afrobeats artist and one of the biggest global superstars and influencers
- Embarking on Lungu Boy headlining world tour - with stops at venues such as Madison Square Garden & Londons O2 arena
- Lungu Boy had the #1 global debut for release week on Spotify and peaked at #2 on Apple Music US
- Lungu Boy topped the charts in 19 countries, including Nigeria & the United Kingdom
- Album reviews
- Rated 6.6 by Pitchfork
- Received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Received 3.5/4 stars from Rolling Stone
- Features include Travis Scott (Active), Central Cee (Wave), Wizkid, Stormzy and LUDMILLA
- His previous album, Work Of Art, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, with the New York Times crowning it the #1 Album of the Year
- Received GRAMMY Nomination in 2024 for Best African Music Performance for the song, "Amapiano"
- The song, "MMS (feat. WizKid) is GRAMMY Nominated for Best African Music Performance
Tracklist:
A1/1. Start
A2/2. MMS (feat. Wizkid)
A3/3. Mood
A4/4. My Heart
A5/5. Worldwide
A6/6. Active (feat. Travis Scott)
A7/7. Suru (feat. Stormzy)
A8/8. Skating
B1/9. Wave (feat. Central Cee)
B2/10. Mentally
B3/11. Uhh Yeahh
B4/12. I Swear
B5/13. Ligali
B6/14. Whine (feat. LUDMILLA)
B7/15. Fuji Vibe
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About:
Lungu Boy is the third studio album from global superstar and Nigerian singer/songwriter, Asake. The album promises to captivate fans with its vibrant rhythms, soulful melodies, and poignant lyrics that reflect Asake's unique artistry and cultural roots. Lungo Boy showcases Asake's signature blend of Afrobeats, Amapiano, hip-hop, and highlife, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in African musical traditions. Each track on the album tells a story, weaving personal experiences with universal themes of love, struggle, and triumph. The album features collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry, like Travis Scott, WizKid, Central Cee, Stormzy, and LUDMILLA - adding exciting dynamics to Asake's already impressive sound.
Produced by a team of top-notch producers, Lungo Boy is a testament to Asake's commitment to quality and his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. The album also narrates the transition of Asake growing up on the streets of Lagos to becoming a global icon and living life in urban cities around the world. It identifies with the sights and sounds of Lagos (Eko, Lagos Island, Idumota Street), London (Hackney, Shoreditch, Brixton, Peckham), and New York (Brooklyn, Harlem).
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Asake is an iconic Afrobeats artist and one of the biggest global superstars and influencers
- Embarking on Lungu Boy headlining world tour - with stops at venues such as Madison Square Garden & Londons O2 arena
- Lungu Boy had the #1 global debut for release week on Spotify and peaked at #2 on Apple Music US
- Lungu Boy topped the charts in 19 countries, including Nigeria & the United Kingdom
- Album reviews
- Rated 6.6 by Pitchfork
- Received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Received 3.5/4 stars from Rolling Stone
- Features include Travis Scott (Active), Central Cee (Wave), Wizkid, Stormzy and LUDMILLA
- His previous album, Work Of Art, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, with the New York Times crowning it the #1 Album of the Year
- Received GRAMMY Nomination in 2024 for Best African Music Performance for the song, "Amapiano"
- The song, "MMS (feat. WizKid) is GRAMMY Nominated for Best African Music Performance
Tracklist:
A1/1. Start
A2/2. MMS (feat. Wizkid)
A3/3. Mood
A4/4. My Heart
A5/5. Worldwide
A6/6. Active (feat. Travis Scott)
A7/7. Suru (feat. Stormzy)
A8/8. Skating
B1/9. Wave (feat. Central Cee)
B2/10. Mentally
B3/11. Uhh Yeahh
B4/12. I Swear
B5/13. Ligali
B6/14. Whine (feat. LUDMILLA)
B7/15. Fuji Vibe
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Asake & Wizkid 'MMS' nominated for Grammy in Best African Music Performance category.
About:
Lungu Boy is the third studio album from global superstar and Nigerian singer/songwriter, Asake. The album promises to captivate fans with its vibrant rhythms, soulful melodies, and poignant lyrics that reflect Asake's unique artistry and cultural roots. Lungo Boy showcases Asake's signature blend of Afrobeats, Amapiano, hip-hop, and highlife, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in African musical traditions. Each track on the album tells a story, weaving personal experiences with universal themes of love, struggle, and triumph. The album features collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry, like Travis Scott, WizKid, Central Cee, Stormzy, and LUDMILLA - adding exciting dynamics to Asake's already impressive sound.
Produced by a team of top-notch producers, Lungo Boy is a testament to Asake's commitment to quality and his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. The album also narrates the transition of Asake growing up on the streets of Lagos to becoming a global icon and living life in urban cities around the world. It identifies with the sights and sounds of Lagos (Eko, Lagos Island, Idumota Street), London (Hackney, Shoreditch, Brixton, Peckham), and New York (Brooklyn, Harlem).
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Asake is an iconic Afrobeats artist and one of the biggest global superstars and influencers
- Embarking on Lungu Boy headlining world tour - with stops at venues such as Madison Square Garden & Londons O2 arena
- Lungu Boy had the #1 global debut for release week on Spotify and peaked at #2 on Apple Music US
- Lungu Boy topped the charts in 19 countries, including Nigeria & the United Kingdom
- Album reviews
- Rated 6.6 by Pitchfork
- Received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Received 3.5/4 stars from Rolling Stone
- Features include Travis Scott (Active), Central Cee (Wave), Wizkid, Stormzy and LUDMILLA
- His previous album, Work Of Art, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, with the New York Times crowning it the #1 Album of the Year
- Received GRAMMY Nomination in 2024 for Best African Music Performance for the song, "Amapiano"
- The song, "MMS (feat. WizKid) is GRAMMY Nominated for Best African Music Performance
Tracklist:
A1/1. Start
A2/2. MMS (feat. Wizkid)
A3/3. Mood
A4/4. My Heart
A5/5. Worldwide
A6/6. Active (feat. Travis Scott)
A7/7. Suru (feat. Stormzy)
A8/8. Skating
B1/9. Wave (feat. Central Cee)
B2/10. Mentally
B3/11. Uhh Yeahh
B4/12. I Swear
B5/13. Ligali
B6/14. Whine (feat. LUDMILLA)
B7/15. Fuji Vibe
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Germany
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Asake & Wizkid 'MMS' nominated for Grammy in Best African Music Performance category.
About:
Lungu Boy is the third studio album from global superstar and Nigerian singer/songwriter, Asake. The album promises to captivate fans with its vibrant rhythms, soulful melodies, and poignant lyrics that reflect Asake's unique artistry and cultural roots. Lungo Boy showcases Asake's signature blend of Afrobeats, Amapiano, hip-hop, and highlife, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in African musical traditions. Each track on the album tells a story, weaving personal experiences with universal themes of love, struggle, and triumph. The album features collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry, like Travis Scott, WizKid, Central Cee, Stormzy, and LUDMILLA - adding exciting dynamics to Asake's already impressive sound.
Produced by a team of top-notch producers, Lungo Boy is a testament to Asake's commitment to quality and his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. The album also narrates the transition of Asake growing up on the streets of Lagos to becoming a global icon and living life in urban cities around the world. It identifies with the sights and sounds of Lagos (Eko, Lagos Island, Idumota Street), London (Hackney, Shoreditch, Brixton, Peckham), and New York (Brooklyn, Harlem).
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Asake is an iconic Afrobeats artist and one of the biggest global superstars and influencers
- Embarking on Lungu Boy headlining world tour - with stops at venues such as Madison Square Garden & Londons O2 arena
- Lungu Boy had the #1 global debut for release week on Spotify and peaked at #2 on Apple Music US
- Lungu Boy topped the charts in 19 countries, including Nigeria & the United Kingdom
- Album reviews
- Rated 6.6 by Pitchfork
- Received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Received 3.5/4 stars from Rolling Stone
- Features include Travis Scott (Active), Central Cee (Wave), Wizkid, Stormzy and LUDMILLA
- His previous album, Work Of Art, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, with the New York Times crowning it the #1 Album of the Year
- Received GRAMMY Nomination in 2024 for Best African Music Performance for the song, "Amapiano"
- The song, "MMS (feat. WizKid) is GRAMMY Nominated for Best African Music Performance
Tracklist:
A1/1. Start
A2/2. MMS (feat. Wizkid)
A3/3. Mood
A4/4. My Heart
A5/5. Worldwide
A6/6. Active (feat. Travis Scott)
A7/7. Suru (feat. Stormzy)
A8/8. Skating
B1/9. Wave (feat. Central Cee)
B2/10. Mentally
B3/11. Uhh Yeahh
B4/12. I Swear
B5/13. Ligali
B6/14. Whine (feat. LUDMILLA)
B7/15. Fuji Vibe
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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
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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
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
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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
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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
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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Contact: [email protected]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
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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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Asake & Wizkid 'MMS' nominated for Grammy in Best African Music Performance category.
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Lungu Boy is the third studio album from global superstar and Nigerian singer/songwriter, Asake. The album promises to captivate fans with its vibrant rhythms, soulful melodies, and poignant lyrics that reflect Asake's unique artistry and cultural roots. Lungo Boy showcases Asake's signature blend of Afrobeats, Amapiano, hip-hop, and highlife, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in African musical traditions. Each track on the album tells a story, weaving personal experiences with universal themes of love, struggle, and triumph. The album features collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry, like Travis Scott, WizKid, Central Cee, Stormzy, and LUDMILLA - adding exciting dynamics to Asake's already impressive sound.
Produced by a team of top-notch producers, Lungo Boy is a testament to Asake's commitment to quality and his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. The album also narrates the transition of Asake growing up on the streets of Lagos to becoming a global icon and living life in urban cities around the world. It identifies with the sights and sounds of Lagos (Eko, Lagos Island, Idumota Street), London (Hackney, Shoreditch, Brixton, Peckham), and New York (Brooklyn, Harlem).
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Asake is an iconic Afrobeats artist and one of the biggest global superstars and influencers
- Embarking on Lungu Boy headlining world tour - with stops at venues such as Madison Square Garden & Londons O2 arena
- Lungu Boy had the #1 global debut for release week on Spotify and peaked at #2 on Apple Music US
- Lungu Boy topped the charts in 19 countries, including Nigeria & the United Kingdom
- Album reviews
- Rated 6.6 by Pitchfork
- Received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Received 3.5/4 stars from Rolling Stone
- Features include Travis Scott (Active), Central Cee (Wave), Wizkid, Stormzy and LUDMILLA
- His previous album, Work Of Art, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, with the New York Times crowning it the #1 Album of the Year
- Received GRAMMY Nomination in 2024 for Best African Music Performance for the song, "Amapiano"
- The song, "MMS (feat. WizKid) is GRAMMY Nominated for Best African Music Performance
Tracklist:
A1/1. Start
A2/2. MMS (feat. Wizkid)
A3/3. Mood
A4/4. My Heart
A5/5. Worldwide
A6/6. Active (feat. Travis Scott)
A7/7. Suru (feat. Stormzy)
A8/8. Skating
B1/9. Wave (feat. Central Cee)
B2/10. Mentally
B3/11. Uhh Yeahh
B4/12. I Swear
B5/13. Ligali
B6/14. Whine (feat. LUDMILLA)
B7/15. Fuji Vibe
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Asake & Wizkid 'MMS' nominated for Grammy in Best African Music Performance category.
About:
Lungu Boy is the third studio album from global superstar and Nigerian singer/songwriter, Asake. The album promises to captivate fans with its vibrant rhythms, soulful melodies, and poignant lyrics that reflect Asake's unique artistry and cultural roots. Lungo Boy showcases Asake's signature blend of Afrobeats, Amapiano, hip-hop, and highlife, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in African musical traditions. Each track on the album tells a story, weaving personal experiences with universal themes of love, struggle, and triumph. The album features collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry, like Travis Scott, WizKid, Central Cee, Stormzy, and LUDMILLA - adding exciting dynamics to Asake's already impressive sound.
Produced by a team of top-notch producers, Lungo Boy is a testament to Asake's commitment to quality and his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. The album also narrates the transition of Asake growing up on the streets of Lagos to becoming a global icon and living life in urban cities around the world. It identifies with the sights and sounds of Lagos (Eko, Lagos Island, Idumota Street), London (Hackney, Shoreditch, Brixton, Peckham), and New York (Brooklyn, Harlem).
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Asake is an iconic Afrobeats artist and one of the biggest global superstars and influencers
- Embarking on Lungu Boy headlining world tour - with stops at venues such as Madison Square Garden & Londons O2 arena
- Lungu Boy had the #1 global debut for release week on Spotify and peaked at #2 on Apple Music US
- Lungu Boy topped the charts in 19 countries, including Nigeria & the United Kingdom
- Album reviews
- Rated 6.6 by Pitchfork
- Received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Received 3.5/4 stars from Rolling Stone
- Features include Travis Scott (Active), Central Cee (Wave), Wizkid, Stormzy and LUDMILLA
- His previous album, Work Of Art, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, with the New York Times crowning it the #1 Album of the Year
- Received GRAMMY Nomination in 2024 for Best African Music Performance for the song, "Amapiano"
- The song, "MMS (feat. WizKid) is GRAMMY Nominated for Best African Music Performance
Tracklist:
A1/1. Start
A2/2. MMS (feat. Wizkid)
A3/3. Mood
A4/4. My Heart
A5/5. Worldwide
A6/6. Active (feat. Travis Scott)
A7/7. Suru (feat. Stormzy)
A8/8. Skating
B1/9. Wave (feat. Central Cee)
B2/10. Mentally
B3/11. Uhh Yeahh
B4/12. I Swear
B5/13. Ligali
B6/14. Whine (feat. LUDMILLA)
B7/15. Fuji Vibe
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“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
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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
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""adedemola," the self-titled album from Fireboy DML, is a deeply personal statement, representing the culmination of years of artistic growth and self-discovery. More than just a collection of songs, it serves as a mirror reflecting the artist's journey through love, loss, and self-actualization. The creative process behind the album was anything but straightforward; it involved navigating the complexities of life, facing personal challenges, and enduring the pain of losing close friends. Yet, it was through these difficult experiences that Fireboy DML found clarity and purpose.
Inspired by love in its many forms-self-love, familial love, and romantic relationships-"adedemola" delves into the emotional depths that define human connection. Fireboy DML explores the importance of cherishing what truly matters, moving beyond the superficial pursuits that often distract from the blessings of family, health, and genuine relationships. In a world that feels increasingly divided, "adedemola" is a call to return to the basics: to embrace love, positivity, and the simple joys of life.
The album stands as the truest expression of the artist's identity yet, embodying the vulnerability and authenticity that fans have come to cherish. It's an invitation to sing, dance, and love with abandon, reminding us all of the power of love to heal and unite."
Key Marketing/Selling:
- "Adedamola" is the third studio album from Fireboy DML
- Fireboy DML is one of the biggest Afrobeats global superstars
- Follow-up album to the wildly successful 2022 studio album, "Playboy," which contained the global smash hits, "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)," & "Bandana (feat. Fireboy DML)"
- "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)" is certified Platinum by the RIAA and peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Features on "adedamola" include Seun Kuti, Lojay, Lagbaja, SPINALL & Jon Batiste
- Fireboy DML was recently featured on Justin Timberlake's newest solo album,"Everything I Thought I Was," as well PJ Morton's most recent album, "Cape Town To Cairo"
- Included on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack
- Previously released singles include "yawa," "obaa sima," & "everyday."
- Previously worked with Madonna on the remix to "Frozen" which peaked at number 12 on the US Dance chart
- 1xLP, pressed on Gold Nugget vinyl, includes a double-sided 12x12 insert.
Tracklist:
A1/1. iseoluwa
A2/2. call me
A3/3. ecstasy (feat. Seun Kuti)
A4/4. hell and back
A5/5. letting go (feat. Lojay)
A6/6. back n forth (feat. Lagbaja)
A7/7. ready (feat. Jon Batiste)
B1/8. wande's bop (feat. SPINALL)
B2/9. change your life
B3/10. obaa sima
B4/11. need me
B5/12. yawa
B6/13. everyday
B7/14. jon's interlude (feat. Jon Batiste)
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Inspired by love in its many forms-self-love, familial love, and romantic relationships-"adedemola" delves into the emotional depths that define human connection. Fireboy DML explores the importance of cherishing what truly matters, moving beyond the superficial pursuits that often distract from the blessings of family, health, and genuine relationships. In a world that feels increasingly divided, "adedemola" is a call to return to the basics: to embrace love, positivity, and the simple joys of life.
The album stands as the truest expression of the artist's identity yet, embodying the vulnerability and authenticity that fans have come to cherish. It's an invitation to sing, dance, and love with abandon, reminding us all of the power of love to heal and unite."
Key Marketing/Selling:
- "Adedamola" is the third studio album from Fireboy DML
- Fireboy DML is one of the biggest Afrobeats global superstars
- Follow-up album to the wildly successful 2022 studio album, "Playboy," which contained the global smash hits, "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)," & "Bandana (feat. Fireboy DML)"
- "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)" is certified Platinum by the RIAA and peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Features on "adedamola" include Seun Kuti, Lojay, Lagbaja, SPINALL & Jon Batiste
- Fireboy DML was recently featured on Justin Timberlake's newest solo album,"Everything I Thought I Was," as well PJ Morton's most recent album, "Cape Town To Cairo"
- Included on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack
- Previously released singles include "yawa," "obaa sima," & "everyday."
- Previously worked with Madonna on the remix to "Frozen" which peaked at number 12 on the US Dance chart
- 1xLP, pressed on Gold Nugget vinyl, includes a double-sided 12x12 insert.
Tracklist:
A1/1. iseoluwa
A2/2. call me
A3/3. ecstasy (feat. Seun Kuti)
A4/4. hell and back
A5/5. letting go (feat. Lojay)
A6/6. back n forth (feat. Lagbaja)
A7/7. ready (feat. Jon Batiste)
B1/8. wande's bop (feat. SPINALL)
B2/9. change your life
B3/10. obaa sima
B4/11. need me
B5/12. yawa
B6/13. everyday
B7/14. jon's interlude (feat. Jon Batiste)
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Release-Date:13.12.2024
Genre:HipHop/Rap/Urban
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""adedemola," the self-titled album from Fireboy DML, is a deeply personal statement, representing the culmination of years of artistic growth and self-discovery. More than just a collection of songs, it serves as a mirror reflecting the artist's journey through love, loss, and self-actualization. The creative process behind the album was anything but straightforward; it involved navigating the complexities of life, facing personal challenges, and enduring the pain of losing close friends. Yet, it was through these difficult experiences that Fireboy DML found clarity and purpose.
Inspired by love in its many forms-self-love, familial love, and romantic relationships-"adedemola" delves into the emotional depths that define human connection. Fireboy DML explores the importance of cherishing what truly matters, moving beyond the superficial pursuits that often distract from the blessings of family, health, and genuine relationships. In a world that feels increasingly divided, "adedemola" is a call to return to the basics: to embrace love, positivity, and the simple joys of life.
The album stands as the truest expression of the artist's identity yet, embodying the vulnerability and authenticity that fans have come to cherish. It's an invitation to sing, dance, and love with abandon, reminding us all of the power of love to heal and unite."
Key Marketing/Selling:
- "Adedamola" is the third studio album from Fireboy DML
- Fireboy DML is one of the biggest Afrobeats global superstars
- Follow-up album to the wildly successful 2022 studio album, "Playboy," which contained the global smash hits, "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)," & "Bandana (feat. Fireboy DML)"
- "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)" is certified Platinum by the RIAA and peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Features on "adedamola" include Seun Kuti, Lojay, Lagbaja, SPINALL & Jon Batiste
- Fireboy DML was recently featured on Justin Timberlake's newest solo album,"Everything I Thought I Was," as well PJ Morton's most recent album, "Cape Town To Cairo"
- Included on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack
- Previously released singles include "yawa," "obaa sima," & "everyday."
- Previously worked with Madonna on the remix to "Frozen" which peaked at number 12 on the US Dance chart
- 1xLP, pressed on Gold Nugget vinyl, includes a double-sided 12x12 insert.
Tracklist:
A1/1. iseoluwa
A2/2. call me
A3/3. ecstasy (feat. Seun Kuti)
A4/4. hell and back
A5/5. letting go (feat. Lojay)
A6/6. back n forth (feat. Lagbaja)
A7/7. ready (feat. Jon Batiste)
B1/8. wande's bop (feat. SPINALL)
B2/9. change your life
B3/10. obaa sima
B4/11. need me
B5/12. yawa
B6/13. everyday
B7/14. jon's interlude (feat. Jon Batiste)
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""adedemola," the self-titled album from Fireboy DML, is a deeply personal statement, representing the culmination of years of artistic growth and self-discovery. More than just a collection of songs, it serves as a mirror reflecting the artist's journey through love, loss, and self-actualization. The creative process behind the album was anything but straightforward; it involved navigating the complexities of life, facing personal challenges, and enduring the pain of losing close friends. Yet, it was through these difficult experiences that Fireboy DML found clarity and purpose.
Inspired by love in its many forms-self-love, familial love, and romantic relationships-"adedemola" delves into the emotional depths that define human connection. Fireboy DML explores the importance of cherishing what truly matters, moving beyond the superficial pursuits that often distract from the blessings of family, health, and genuine relationships. In a world that feels increasingly divided, "adedemola" is a call to return to the basics: to embrace love, positivity, and the simple joys of life.
The album stands as the truest expression of the artist's identity yet, embodying the vulnerability and authenticity that fans have come to cherish. It's an invitation to sing, dance, and love with abandon, reminding us all of the power of love to heal and unite."
Key Marketing/Selling:
- "Adedamola" is the third studio album from Fireboy DML
- Fireboy DML is one of the biggest Afrobeats global superstars
- Follow-up album to the wildly successful 2022 studio album, "Playboy," which contained the global smash hits, "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)," & "Bandana (feat. Fireboy DML)"
- "Peru (feat. Ed Sheeran)" is certified Platinum by the RIAA and peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100
- Features on "adedamola" include Seun Kuti, Lojay, Lagbaja, SPINALL & Jon Batiste
- Fireboy DML was recently featured on Justin Timberlake's newest solo album,"Everything I Thought I Was," as well PJ Morton's most recent album, "Cape Town To Cairo"
- Included on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack
- Previously released singles include "yawa," "obaa sima," & "everyday."
- Previously worked with Madonna on the remix to "Frozen" which peaked at number 12 on the US Dance chart
- 1xLP, pressed on Gold Nugget vinyl, includes a double-sided 12x12 insert.
Tracklist:
A1/1. iseoluwa
A2/2. call me
A3/3. ecstasy (feat. Seun Kuti)
A4/4. hell and back
A5/5. letting go (feat. Lojay)
A6/6. back n forth (feat. Lagbaja)
A7/7. ready (feat. Jon Batiste)
B1/8. wande's bop (feat. SPINALL)
B2/9. change your life
B3/10. obaa sima
B4/11. need me
B5/12. yawa
B6/13. everyday
B7/14. jon's interlude (feat. Jon Batiste)
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Label:YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE707
Release-Date:26.11.2021
Genre:Dope Beat/Hip Hop
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Label:YBNL Nation / EMPIRE
Cat-No:ERE707
Release-Date:26.11.2021
Genre:Dope Beat/Hip Hop
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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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2 Demolition
3 Sexy Clown
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5 Fun Times
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Marie Davidson's new album 'City of Clowns' will be released on Deewee/Because.
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3 Sexy Clown
4 Push Me Fuckhead
5 Fun Times
6 Statistical Modelling
7 Y.A.A.M.
8 Contrarian
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1 Validations Weight
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3 Sexy Clown
4 Push Me Fuckhead
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1
Pulshar - A1 Down by the river
2
Pulshar - A2 Mr. Money man
3
Pulshar - A3 Maerdream
4
Pulshar - A4 ACT 2
5
Pulshar - B1 Better than tears
6
Pulshar - B2 S.T.A.R.S
7
Pulshar - B3 Da Creator
8
Pulshar - B4 Montparnasse 2am
9
Pulshar - B5 ACT 1
10
Pulshar - C1 Jungle fever
11
Pulshar - C2 Nospheratu
12
Pulshar - C3 Sacrifice of love
13
Pulshar - C4 Dream when it's wrong
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Pulshar - D1 The price you pay
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Pulshar - D3 Stepping stones
17
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“Music that came from some intimate and deeply ethereal place that effortlessly bridged the gap between the dance
floor and the home-listening environment. Pulshar is a unique dub-heavy, soulful, psychedelic journey.”
Vladimir Ivkovic.
“A crossover sound that the deepest electronic heads and mainstream music fans can equally enjoy. The energy in their
music is universal, and moves all who are exposed to it. One of my all-time favorites”
Rod Modell ( Deepchord / Echospace )
GENRE/S: Dub, Electronica, Deep House
TRACKLISTS:
A1 Down by the river
A2 Mr. Money man
A3 Maerdream
A4 ACT 2
B1 Better than tears
B2 S.T.A.R.S
B3 Da Creator
B4 Montparnasse 2am
B5 ACT 1
C1 Jungle fever
C2 Nospheratu
C3 Sacrifice of love
C4 Dream when it's wrong
D1 The price you pay
D2 California state of mind
D3 Stepping stones
D4 Marathon man
SHORT INFO:
A double vinyl compilation that perfectly captures Pulshar’s sound: an elegant mixture of Dub, Techno, R&B &
Ambient. Contains 12 tracks previously unreleased on vinyl.
This release was certainly not meant to be a 'Best of' compilation but it is a collection of special moments that Sergio and
Pablo wanted to capture and share on one definitive release.This is an opportunity to look back on Pulshar's career in a
retrospective and reflect about how their background and influences have led to the complete sound of the act.
UMBRA / LUX (title based on their production technique that naturally blends dark and light aesthetics) contains 17
tracks that traverse the gamut of their sound with an impeccable level of quality.
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“Music that came from some intimate and deeply ethereal place that effortlessly bridged the gap between the dance
floor and the home-listening environment. Pulshar is a unique dub-heavy, soulful, psychedelic journey.”
Vladimir Ivkovic.
“A crossover sound that the deepest electronic heads and mainstream music fans can equally enjoy. The energy in their
music is universal, and moves all who are exposed to it. One of my all-time favorites”
Rod Modell ( Deepchord / Echospace )
GENRE/S: Dub, Electronica, Deep House
TRACKLISTS:
A1 Down by the river
A2 Mr. Money man
A3 Maerdream
A4 ACT 2
B1 Better than tears
B2 S.T.A.R.S
B3 Da Creator
B4 Montparnasse 2am
B5 ACT 1
C1 Jungle fever
C2 Nospheratu
C3 Sacrifice of love
C4 Dream when it's wrong
D1 The price you pay
D2 California state of mind
D3 Stepping stones
D4 Marathon man
SHORT INFO:
A double vinyl compilation that perfectly captures Pulshar’s sound: an elegant mixture of Dub, Techno, R&B &
Ambient. Contains 12 tracks previously unreleased on vinyl.
This release was certainly not meant to be a 'Best of' compilation but it is a collection of special moments that Sergio and
Pablo wanted to capture and share on one definitive release.This is an opportunity to look back on Pulshar's career in a
retrospective and reflect about how their background and influences have led to the complete sound of the act.
UMBRA / LUX (title based on their production technique that naturally blends dark and light aesthetics) contains 17
tracks that traverse the gamut of their sound with an impeccable level of quality.
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Release-Date:13.12.2024
Genre:Techno
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1
Carl Cox - Ice
2
Marc Romboy & André Winter - Blackout
3
Rodriguez Jr. - Atlantis
4
Gui Boratto - Hit the ground
5
Skatman - Closer
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Bawrut - Suspiria
7
Johannes Albert - Die Nacht
8
Ivory - Be human
9
Waltervelt & Kiko - Random of time
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Timo Maas, Cirillo & Francesco Mami - The vampire
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GENRE/S: Techno/Melodic House & Techno/Deep House
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A1) Carl Cox - Ice
A2) Marc Romboy & André Winter - Blackout
B1) Rodriguez Jr. - Atlantis
B2) Gui Boratto - Hit the ground
C1) Skatman - Closer
C2) Bawrut - Suspiria
D1) Johannes Albert - Die Nacht
D2) Ivory - Be human
E1) Waltervelt & Kiko - Random of time
E2) Timo Maas, Cirillo & Francesco Mami - The vampire
F1) Josh Wink - Clark park
F2) Christopher Coe feat. The UpSetters - Say something
SHORT INFO:
Celebrating two decades of excellence, Marc Romboy’s Systematic Recordings marks its 20th anniversary with a remarkable triple 12” vinyl release. Featuring an all-star lineup, this collection showcases the imprint’s legacy while pushing the boundaries of electronic music. Kicking off the compilation is none other than Carl Cox with “Ice,” an unexpected electro masterpiece. Combining warm strings and lush chords with a powerful 808-driven beat, the track transports you straight to the golden era of 1984.
Label founder Marc Romboy collaborates with André Winter on “Blackout,” a cutting-edge techno journey packed with innovative and otherworldly soundscapes. Systematic veterans Gui Boratto and Rodriguez Jr. bring their signature touch, while current tastemakers Bawrut, Ivory, and Skatman deliver tracks that resonate with today’s audience. To top it off, acid and house legend Josh Wink contributes “Clark Park,” a standout piece that reinforces his reputation as a true pioneer. This exclusive anniversary release is strictly limited, so don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Systematic history!
VITAL SALES POINTS:
*** Two tracks on each side, full quality play, twelve tracks in total
*** Collector´s item, limited to 300, high grade sleeve design and crafting
*** Exclusive tracks by the likes of Carl Cox, Ivory, Skatman, Bawrut, Rodriguez Jr. and Marc Romboy
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GENRE/S: Techno/Melodic House & Techno/Deep House
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A1) Carl Cox - Ice
A2) Marc Romboy & André Winter - Blackout
B1) Rodriguez Jr. - Atlantis
B2) Gui Boratto - Hit the ground
C1) Skatman - Closer
C2) Bawrut - Suspiria
D1) Johannes Albert - Die Nacht
D2) Ivory - Be human
E1) Waltervelt & Kiko - Random of time
E2) Timo Maas, Cirillo & Francesco Mami - The vampire
F1) Josh Wink - Clark park
F2) Christopher Coe feat. The UpSetters - Say something
SHORT INFO:
Celebrating two decades of excellence, Marc Romboy’s Systematic Recordings marks its 20th anniversary with a remarkable triple 12” vinyl release. Featuring an all-star lineup, this collection showcases the imprint’s legacy while pushing the boundaries of electronic music. Kicking off the compilation is none other than Carl Cox with “Ice,” an unexpected electro masterpiece. Combining warm strings and lush chords with a powerful 808-driven beat, the track transports you straight to the golden era of 1984.
Label founder Marc Romboy collaborates with André Winter on “Blackout,” a cutting-edge techno journey packed with innovative and otherworldly soundscapes. Systematic veterans Gui Boratto and Rodriguez Jr. bring their signature touch, while current tastemakers Bawrut, Ivory, and Skatman deliver tracks that resonate with today’s audience. To top it off, acid and house legend Josh Wink contributes “Clark Park,” a standout piece that reinforces his reputation as a true pioneer. This exclusive anniversary release is strictly limited, so don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Systematic history!
VITAL SALES POINTS:
*** Two tracks on each side, full quality play, twelve tracks in total
*** Collector´s item, limited to 300, high grade sleeve design and crafting
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Asake & Wizkid 'MMS' nominated for Grammy in Best African Music Performance category.
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Lungu Boy is the third studio album from global superstar and Nigerian singer/songwriter, Asake. The album promises to captivate fans with its vibrant rhythms, soulful melodies, and poignant lyrics that reflect Asake's unique artistry and cultural roots. Lungo Boy showcases Asake's signature blend of Afrobeats, Amapiano, hip-hop, and highlife, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in African musical traditions. Each track on the album tells a story, weaving personal experiences with universal themes of love, struggle, and triumph. The album features collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry, like Travis Scott, WizKid, Central Cee, Stormzy, and LUDMILLA - adding exciting dynamics to Asake's already impressive sound.
Produced by a team of top-notch producers, Lungo Boy is a testament to Asake's commitment to quality and his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. The album also narrates the transition of Asake growing up on the streets of Lagos to becoming a global icon and living life in urban cities around the world. It identifies with the sights and sounds of Lagos (Eko, Lagos Island, Idumota Street), London (Hackney, Shoreditch, Brixton, Peckham), and New York (Brooklyn, Harlem).
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Asake is an iconic Afrobeats artist and one of the biggest global superstars and influencers
- Embarking on Lungu Boy headlining world tour - with stops at venues such as Madison Square Garden & Londons O2 arena
- Lungu Boy had the #1 global debut for release week on Spotify and peaked at #2 on Apple Music US
- Lungu Boy topped the charts in 19 countries, including Nigeria & the United Kingdom
- Album reviews
- Rated 6.6 by Pitchfork
- Received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Received 3.5/4 stars from Rolling Stone
- Features include Travis Scott (Active), Central Cee (Wave), Wizkid, Stormzy and LUDMILLA
- His previous album, Work Of Art, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, with the New York Times crowning it the #1 Album of the Year
- Received GRAMMY Nomination in 2024 for Best African Music Performance for the song, "Amapiano"
- The song, "MMS (feat. WizKid) is GRAMMY Nominated for Best African Music Performance
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A1/1. Start
A2/2. MMS (feat. Wizkid)
A3/3. Mood
A4/4. My Heart
A5/5. Worldwide
A6/6. Active (feat. Travis Scott)
A7/7. Suru (feat. Stormzy)
A8/8. Skating
B1/9. Wave (feat. Central Cee)
B2/10. Mentally
B3/11. Uhh Yeahh
B4/12. I Swear
B5/13. Ligali
B6/14. Whine (feat. LUDMILLA)
B7/15. Fuji Vibe
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Asake & Wizkid 'MMS' nominated for Grammy in Best African Music Performance category.
About:
Lungu Boy is the third studio album from global superstar and Nigerian singer/songwriter, Asake. The album promises to captivate fans with its vibrant rhythms, soulful melodies, and poignant lyrics that reflect Asake's unique artistry and cultural roots. Lungo Boy showcases Asake's signature blend of Afrobeats, Amapiano, hip-hop, and highlife, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in African musical traditions. Each track on the album tells a story, weaving personal experiences with universal themes of love, struggle, and triumph. The album features collaborations with some of the biggest names in the music industry, like Travis Scott, WizKid, Central Cee, Stormzy, and LUDMILLA - adding exciting dynamics to Asake's already impressive sound.
Produced by a team of top-notch producers, Lungo Boy is a testament to Asake's commitment to quality and his relentless pursuit of musical excellence. The album also narrates the transition of Asake growing up on the streets of Lagos to becoming a global icon and living life in urban cities around the world. It identifies with the sights and sounds of Lagos (Eko, Lagos Island, Idumota Street), London (Hackney, Shoreditch, Brixton, Peckham), and New York (Brooklyn, Harlem).
Key Marketing/Selling:
- Asake is an iconic Afrobeats artist and one of the biggest global superstars and influencers
- Embarking on Lungu Boy headlining world tour - with stops at venues such as Madison Square Garden & Londons O2 arena
- Lungu Boy had the #1 global debut for release week on Spotify and peaked at #2 on Apple Music US
- Lungu Boy topped the charts in 19 countries, including Nigeria & the United Kingdom
- Album reviews
- Rated 6.6 by Pitchfork
- Received 4 stars from The Guardian
- Received 3.5/4 stars from Rolling Stone
- Features include Travis Scott (Active), Central Cee (Wave), Wizkid, Stormzy and LUDMILLA
- His previous album, Work Of Art, debuted at number 66 on the Billboard 200, with the New York Times crowning it the #1 Album of the Year
- Received GRAMMY Nomination in 2024 for Best African Music Performance for the song, "Amapiano"
- The song, "MMS (feat. WizKid) is GRAMMY Nominated for Best African Music Performance
Tracklist:
A1/1. Start
A2/2. MMS (feat. Wizkid)
A3/3. Mood
A4/4. My Heart
A5/5. Worldwide
A6/6. Active (feat. Travis Scott)
A7/7. Suru (feat. Stormzy)
A8/8. Skating
B1/9. Wave (feat. Central Cee)
B2/10. Mentally
B3/11. Uhh Yeahh
B4/12. I Swear
B5/13. Ligali
B6/14. Whine (feat. LUDMILLA)
B7/15. Fuji Vibe
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Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - Ultimately (feat. Coby Sey)
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Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - Escape Velocity
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Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - Restrained
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Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - Nothing Else
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Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - Our Sector (feat. Flowdan)
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Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - The Vanishing
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Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - Clean Slate (feat. Coby Sey)
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Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - Rest Assured
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Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - The Machine
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Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - Melatonin
Tracklist
A1. Ultimately (feat. Coby Sey)
A2. Escape Velocity
B1. Restrained
B2. Nothing Else
B3. Our Sector (feat. Flowdan)
C1. The Vanishing
C2. Clean Slate (feat. Coby Sey)
D1. Rest Assured
D2. The Machine
D3. Melatonin
(2XLP, gatefold cover, printed inner-sleeves) Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem announce debut collaborative album featuring Coby Sey and Flowdan on new label LAYER
Ben Klock and Fadi Mohem present their first collaborative album on their new label LAYER. The ten-track full length project titled Layer One follows the hypnotic EP Klockworks 34 that set the stage in 2022. In a bold departure from the techno roots that have defined and nurtured their careers, Klock and Mohem are now pushing genre boundaries, exploring IDM, ambient and experimental electronic music while still retaining the brilliance that characterised their earlier work.
The conceptual direction of Layer One delves into a post-human world, where humans are close to extinction on Earth, leaving only imprints, traces, and relics behind—digital fossils and machine-generated images capturing fleeting moments of non-human photography, as Artificial Intelligence remains in a world that quietly thrives without us. We do not perceive this as a bleak apocalyptic dystopia, but more a sober and serene reflection of a world that continues to exist and flourish, indifferent to the absence of humanity. Despite this unremitting setting, through this journey we find survivors who signal a remembrance of the human sensibilities.
Elevating this project are two very human and dynamic collaborations featuring the charismatic Coby Sey and the legendary grime MC Flowdan. Sey, a prominent figure in the British music scene known for his work with artists like Tirzah and Mica Levi, injects his music with a mesmerizing emotional depth. Opening the album with the powerful track ‘Ultimately,’ Sey offers spoken-word musings on creativity and life over experimental landscapes meticulously crafted by Klock and Mohem. Nostalgia permeates this opening track, and track 7 ‘Clean Slate’ reinforces this sentiment with Sey’s stream-of-consciousness wordplay.
Flowdan, the gritty MC whose verses have become anthems of the UK grime movement, made headlines in 2023 with two songs that reached the top 20 of the UK singles chart. In 2024, he was awarded his first Grammy for the Skrillex and Fred Again collaboration Rumble, becoming the first grime artist to win in any category. On track ‘Our Sector,’ Flowdan unleashes his raw energy and dynamic flow, adding a thrilling vocal dimension to the album’s narrative. The fluid delivery of his lyrics and rhythmic timing are enhanced by the staccato beats and abstract synths. These collaborations are not mere features; they are pivotal moments that crystallize the album’s vision—an experimental re-imagining of electronic music’s possibilities.
Immediately offering an impressive entry to Klock and Mohem’s changing sonic universe ‘Escape Velocity’ shows the collaboration at its strongest. Deftly juggling between ambient chords and more densely intricate rhythmic moments. These tightly layered textures and intense clashing moments are continued through most of the album. On other tracks the duo are just as innovative ‘Rest Assured’ rips open the sound palette Klock and Mohem are known for, synths dart around flickering through into unexpected areas. Penultimate track ‘The Machine’ feels like the internal innards of a PC or synthesizer brought to life. Electricity flows through the track like an auditory exploration of the digital world's hidden mechanical and electrical processes. In contrast, final track ‘Melatonin’ does exactly what the name suggests; its soothing melodic ambience cradles the listener as the album draws to a close.
Alongside the album’s release, the duo will release two singles. This album represents the work of two artists at the peak of their creative powers, inviting listeners to step outside the familiar and explore a different musical perspective.
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A1. Ultimately (feat. Coby Sey)
A2. Escape Velocity
B1. Restrained
B2. Nothing Else
B3. Our Sector (feat. Flowdan)
C1. The Vanishing
C2. Clean Slate (feat. Coby Sey)
D1. Rest Assured
D2. The Machine
D3. Melatonin
(2XLP, gatefold cover, printed inner-sleeves) Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem announce debut collaborative album featuring Coby Sey and Flowdan on new label LAYER
Ben Klock and Fadi Mohem present their first collaborative album on their new label LAYER. The ten-track full length project titled Layer One follows the hypnotic EP Klockworks 34 that set the stage in 2022. In a bold departure from the techno roots that have defined and nurtured their careers, Klock and Mohem are now pushing genre boundaries, exploring IDM, ambient and experimental electronic music while still retaining the brilliance that characterised their earlier work.
The conceptual direction of Layer One delves into a post-human world, where humans are close to extinction on Earth, leaving only imprints, traces, and relics behind—digital fossils and machine-generated images capturing fleeting moments of non-human photography, as Artificial Intelligence remains in a world that quietly thrives without us. We do not perceive this as a bleak apocalyptic dystopia, but more a sober and serene reflection of a world that continues to exist and flourish, indifferent to the absence of humanity. Despite this unremitting setting, through this journey we find survivors who signal a remembrance of the human sensibilities.
Elevating this project are two very human and dynamic collaborations featuring the charismatic Coby Sey and the legendary grime MC Flowdan. Sey, a prominent figure in the British music scene known for his work with artists like Tirzah and Mica Levi, injects his music with a mesmerizing emotional depth. Opening the album with the powerful track ‘Ultimately,’ Sey offers spoken-word musings on creativity and life over experimental landscapes meticulously crafted by Klock and Mohem. Nostalgia permeates this opening track, and track 7 ‘Clean Slate’ reinforces this sentiment with Sey’s stream-of-consciousness wordplay.
Flowdan, the gritty MC whose verses have become anthems of the UK grime movement, made headlines in 2023 with two songs that reached the top 20 of the UK singles chart. In 2024, he was awarded his first Grammy for the Skrillex and Fred Again collaboration Rumble, becoming the first grime artist to win in any category. On track ‘Our Sector,’ Flowdan unleashes his raw energy and dynamic flow, adding a thrilling vocal dimension to the album’s narrative. The fluid delivery of his lyrics and rhythmic timing are enhanced by the staccato beats and abstract synths. These collaborations are not mere features; they are pivotal moments that crystallize the album’s vision—an experimental re-imagining of electronic music’s possibilities.
Immediately offering an impressive entry to Klock and Mohem’s changing sonic universe ‘Escape Velocity’ shows the collaboration at its strongest. Deftly juggling between ambient chords and more densely intricate rhythmic moments. These tightly layered textures and intense clashing moments are continued through most of the album. On other tracks the duo are just as innovative ‘Rest Assured’ rips open the sound palette Klock and Mohem are known for, synths dart around flickering through into unexpected areas. Penultimate track ‘The Machine’ feels like the internal innards of a PC or synthesizer brought to life. Electricity flows through the track like an auditory exploration of the digital world's hidden mechanical and electrical processes. In contrast, final track ‘Melatonin’ does exactly what the name suggests; its soothing melodic ambience cradles the listener as the album draws to a close.
Alongside the album’s release, the duo will release two singles. This album represents the work of two artists at the peak of their creative powers, inviting listeners to step outside the familiar and explore a different musical perspective.
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Various Artists - 1. Wlodzimierz Kotonski - Study for One Cymbal Stroke (1951)
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Various Artists - 2. Symphony. Electronic music, part I (performed by Bohdan Mazurek) (1966)
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Various Artists - 3. Elzbieta Sikora - Letters to M. (1980)
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Various Artists - 4. Bernadetta Matuszczak - Libera me (1991)
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Various Artists - 5. Elzbieta Sikora - View from the Window (1978)
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Various Artists - 6. Magdalena Dlugosz - Mictlan I (1987)
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Various Artists - 7. Barbara Zawadzka - Greya part V (1991)
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Various Artists - 8. Krzysztof Knittel - Poko (1986)
LTD 2LP [Includes Art Prints by Zofia Kulik]
Compiled on vinyl for the first time
GENRE/S: Library / Ambient
TRACKLISTS:
1. Wlodzimierz Kotonski - Study for One Cymbal Stroke (1951)
2. Symphony. Electronic music, part I (performed by Bohdan Mazurek) (1966)
3. Elzbieta Sikora - Letters to M. (1980)
4. Bernadetta Matuszczak - Libera me (1991)
5. Elzbieta Sikora - View from the Window (1978)
6. Magdalena Dlugosz - Mictlan I (1987)
7. Barbara Zawadzka - Greya part V (1991)
8. Krzysztof Knittel - Poko (1986)
SHORT INFO:
Would It Sound Just As Bad If You Played It Backwards?"
A Collection of Sounds from the Studio Eksperymentalne Polskiego Radia (1959-2001)
Art by Zofia Kulik
"Would it sound just as bad if you played it backwards?" assembles a collection of audio experi-ments created at the Polish Radio Experimental Studio (PRES) from 1959 to the beginning of the century. These exceptional works are presented alongside images from the Polish artist Zofia Kulik, whose career reached its apogee between the late 1960s and early 70s. While PRES and Kulik remain touchstones in the recent history of the Polish avant-garde, presenting them togeth-er in one release may not have seemed like an obvious choice. There are, of course, some histori-cal intersections-the most notable being a shared interest in Polish artist and architect Oskar Hansen's Open Form theory. Open Form promoted a modular theory of architecture that became a tool adapted by its users and inhabitants. Hansen's ideas influenced Kulik's early works and also manifested in the PRES's iconic "black room," a music studio designed by Hansen, himself, which was equipped with moveable sound panels that absorbed or reflected sounds to promote a greater, creative freedom from its users. And yet, as it usually goes, the most obvious connections are usually the most deceitful. Whereas Kulik initially followed Open Form, she later turned away from it. And as for the black room-it mostly worked in theory but not in practice. What is it then that makes the two work together?
Within the realm of art history, Kulik's work is often divided into two periods: her early, artistic endeavours connected to Open Form, and the KwieKulik collaboration (with Przemys?av Kwiek), followed by her later turn towards a closed form, characterised by a departure from pro-cessual art in favour of material works of art. Yet these terms don't necessarily bring out the es-sence of Kulik's works. The artist explained that Hansen's Open Form was important for how it opened his students to perceive their environments in a different way. Reminiscing about those times, she states, "I wanted to catch the moment when the object I was looking at was real. I de-cided that as a static item it can never be real-it's possible only in the process of looking at it. That translates to the object being recorded and presented in certain sequences [...] there's the astonishment at the materiality of objects, colours, transformations."
Kulik's works chosen for this release are taken from two projects, Lady Halina and Cones (1968-71) and Excursion with White Screen. Route: Cemetery, The Palace of Culture, which were in-cluded in Kulik's diploma at the Sculpture Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. The projects consisted of slide projections presented on three screens, with specific temporal se-quencing. Lady Halina and Cones presents a woman's body, its forms, geometrical figures, and shapes undergoing a process of transformation. About Excursion with White Screen, Kulik says "this white sheet was supposed to signify an empty screen in different spatial situations in the city. I thought that I would later project a slide onto that screen, imposing another image after-wards, like a collage, but suddenly that screen became a material object instead of an abstract, pure idea of a potential image within an image. It became an object in itself and I began to notice that the screen sometimes wrinkles in the cemetery, and sometimes moves with the wind." A myriad of new meanings and references arise in the twenty-first century from Kulik's sequenced films. From the perspective of a young woman, Lady Halina and Scones poses questions about the objectification of women, the boundaries of their agency, and the recognition of their subjec-tivity within the patriarchal world in which their bodies often functioned as objects of control. In Excursion with White Screen the symbolism of a white sheet placed against a background image of a cemetery or the Palace of Culture questions the role of these religio-political monuments, the white screen acting as an empty, and potentially alternative, space between them.
The music chosen for "Would it sound just as bad if you played it backwards?" spans most of the history of the Polish Radio Experimental Studio, including tracks as early as W?odzimi-erz Koto?ski's "Concrete etude, Study for One Cymbal Stroke," and ending chronologically with Wolfram's rendition of Bogus?aw Schaeffer's "Symphony. Electronic Music." Just as with Kulik's works, the contemporaneity of the music presented is astonishing. The album opens and closes with Krzysztof Knittel's 1980s compositions, "Lapis" and "Poko," and perfectly encapsu-late his descriptions of his experiences in the studio: "We acted without any initial plans or elec-tronic scores, there were no goals to be achieved, no creative method defined in advance. We used our aesthetic and technological knowledge freely, the shapes of tracks emerged during our shared work in the studio."
The album also includes "Mictlan I" (1987) and "Yes and No," (1990) two stunning works by Magdalena D?ugosz, who studied composition with Krystyna Moszuma?ska-Nazar and music theory with Józef Patkowski. Since 1979 she has been teaching in the Electroacoustic Music Stu-dio at the Academy of Music in Kraków.
Also featured is the avant-garde composer El?bieta Sikora, Knittel's fellow member from the KEW Composers' Group, with her stark pieces "Letters to M" and "View from the Window," (1971), and Barbara Zawadzka, whose "Greya" (1988) is meant to evoke different sequencings of the colour grey. In this piece, particularly, it's hard not to appreciate the similarity to Kulik's notion of sequencing and transformation of objects.
Bernadetta Matuszczak's "Libera me" (1991) is an example of a somewhat different creative ex-perience. In a radio interview conducted by Marek Zwyrzykowski in 1992, the composer stated that she wasn't intending to discover any "extraordinary electronic effects"; instead, she focused on the piece's "expressive layer." With the help of Tadeusz Sudnik from PRES, she incorporated into "Libera Me" the characteristic melody from the Polish version of the Orthodox hymn "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal" and then combined it with sounds of explosions and instru-mental recordings, a veiled response to the US's interventions during the Gulf War.
Eugeniusz Rudnik, the composer and sound engineer whose name is among those most strongly associated with PRES, contributes with his "Epitaph for Stones," (1984) a dedication to Jerzy Popie?uszko, the Polish Roman Catholic priest associated with the Solidarity trade union and an-ti-communist movement who was murdered by the Security Service. Bohdan Mazurek, who took over the reins of the studio from Rudnik in 1962 is also included with his piece "Canti" (1973).
As mentioned above, the album also includes W?odzimierz Koto?ski's seminal "Concrete etude, Study for One Cymbal Stroke," a piece sourced from the single stroke of a mid-sized Turkish cymbal; it is often considered to be an important starting point for the development of experi-mental music in Poland. And, finally, the album features two performances of Bogus?aw Schaeffer's "Symphony. Electronic Music," the first by Bohdan Mazurek which remains very close to the composer's score, and a contemporary version by Wolfram, which takes much more creative liberties.
In a text about his seminal work, Schaeffer stated that he "decided to include the factor of inter-pretation in a work that was greatly precise by nature" underlining the importance of shifting el-ements: "the development of music lies in individual elements shifting in the hierarchy of their functions." Indeed, an interest in shifting hierarchies seems present in Kulik's powerful images and most of the sound pieces contained in this release. When the Polish Radio appointed Eu-geniusz Rudnik to present PRES's technical capabilities to a conservative delegation of Soviet composers, he was met with a bitter reply: "Would it sound just as bad, if you played it back-wards?" asked the rigid composers. Rudnick's answer was to create "Skalary," (1966) a multi-version piece which could be played from start to finish and from finish to start, at different speeds, as well as with altered left and right channel distribution. This modular openness calls to mind the empty sheet in Kulik's images. Whatever the context, its static emptiness creates space for a different reality than that which those in power had in mind. This brings us back to Kulik's thoughts on her experiences as a student in the late 60s, a pivotal time in which she determined the process of looking and listening was central to reality itself, thereby shattering the rigidity of traditional forms and religio-political power: "I decided that as a static item, an object can never be real-it's possible only in the process of looking at it."
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Germany
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Compiled on vinyl for the first time
GENRE/S: Library / Ambient
TRACKLISTS:
1. Wlodzimierz Kotonski - Study for One Cymbal Stroke (1951)
2. Symphony. Electronic music, part I (performed by Bohdan Mazurek) (1966)
3. Elzbieta Sikora - Letters to M. (1980)
4. Bernadetta Matuszczak - Libera me (1991)
5. Elzbieta Sikora - View from the Window (1978)
6. Magdalena Dlugosz - Mictlan I (1987)
7. Barbara Zawadzka - Greya part V (1991)
8. Krzysztof Knittel - Poko (1986)
SHORT INFO:
Would It Sound Just As Bad If You Played It Backwards?"
A Collection of Sounds from the Studio Eksperymentalne Polskiego Radia (1959-2001)
Art by Zofia Kulik
"Would it sound just as bad if you played it backwards?" assembles a collection of audio experi-ments created at the Polish Radio Experimental Studio (PRES) from 1959 to the beginning of the century. These exceptional works are presented alongside images from the Polish artist Zofia Kulik, whose career reached its apogee between the late 1960s and early 70s. While PRES and Kulik remain touchstones in the recent history of the Polish avant-garde, presenting them togeth-er in one release may not have seemed like an obvious choice. There are, of course, some histori-cal intersections-the most notable being a shared interest in Polish artist and architect Oskar Hansen's Open Form theory. Open Form promoted a modular theory of architecture that became a tool adapted by its users and inhabitants. Hansen's ideas influenced Kulik's early works and also manifested in the PRES's iconic "black room," a music studio designed by Hansen, himself, which was equipped with moveable sound panels that absorbed or reflected sounds to promote a greater, creative freedom from its users. And yet, as it usually goes, the most obvious connections are usually the most deceitful. Whereas Kulik initially followed Open Form, she later turned away from it. And as for the black room-it mostly worked in theory but not in practice. What is it then that makes the two work together?
Within the realm of art history, Kulik's work is often divided into two periods: her early, artistic endeavours connected to Open Form, and the KwieKulik collaboration (with Przemys?av Kwiek), followed by her later turn towards a closed form, characterised by a departure from pro-cessual art in favour of material works of art. Yet these terms don't necessarily bring out the es-sence of Kulik's works. The artist explained that Hansen's Open Form was important for how it opened his students to perceive their environments in a different way. Reminiscing about those times, she states, "I wanted to catch the moment when the object I was looking at was real. I de-cided that as a static item it can never be real-it's possible only in the process of looking at it. That translates to the object being recorded and presented in certain sequences [...] there's the astonishment at the materiality of objects, colours, transformations."
Kulik's works chosen for this release are taken from two projects, Lady Halina and Cones (1968-71) and Excursion with White Screen. Route: Cemetery, The Palace of Culture, which were in-cluded in Kulik's diploma at the Sculpture Department of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. The projects consisted of slide projections presented on three screens, with specific temporal se-quencing. Lady Halina and Cones presents a woman's body, its forms, geometrical figures, and shapes undergoing a process of transformation. About Excursion with White Screen, Kulik says "this white sheet was supposed to signify an empty screen in different spatial situations in the city. I thought that I would later project a slide onto that screen, imposing another image after-wards, like a collage, but suddenly that screen became a material object instead of an abstract, pure idea of a potential image within an image. It became an object in itself and I began to notice that the screen sometimes wrinkles in the cemetery, and sometimes moves with the wind." A myriad of new meanings and references arise in the twenty-first century from Kulik's sequenced films. From the perspective of a young woman, Lady Halina and Scones poses questions about the objectification of women, the boundaries of their agency, and the recognition of their subjec-tivity within the patriarchal world in which their bodies often functioned as objects of control. In Excursion with White Screen the symbolism of a white sheet placed against a background image of a cemetery or the Palace of Culture questions the role of these religio-political monuments, the white screen acting as an empty, and potentially alternative, space between them.
The music chosen for "Would it sound just as bad if you played it backwards?" spans most of the history of the Polish Radio Experimental Studio, including tracks as early as W?odzimi-erz Koto?ski's "Concrete etude, Study for One Cymbal Stroke," and ending chronologically with Wolfram's rendition of Bogus?aw Schaeffer's "Symphony. Electronic Music." Just as with Kulik's works, the contemporaneity of the music presented is astonishing. The album opens and closes with Krzysztof Knittel's 1980s compositions, "Lapis" and "Poko," and perfectly encapsu-late his descriptions of his experiences in the studio: "We acted without any initial plans or elec-tronic scores, there were no goals to be achieved, no creative method defined in advance. We used our aesthetic and technological knowledge freely, the shapes of tracks emerged during our shared work in the studio."
The album also includes "Mictlan I" (1987) and "Yes and No," (1990) two stunning works by Magdalena D?ugosz, who studied composition with Krystyna Moszuma?ska-Nazar and music theory with Józef Patkowski. Since 1979 she has been teaching in the Electroacoustic Music Stu-dio at the Academy of Music in Kraków.
Also featured is the avant-garde composer El?bieta Sikora, Knittel's fellow member from the KEW Composers' Group, with her stark pieces "Letters to M" and "View from the Window," (1971), and Barbara Zawadzka, whose "Greya" (1988) is meant to evoke different sequencings of the colour grey. In this piece, particularly, it's hard not to appreciate the similarity to Kulik's notion of sequencing and transformation of objects.
Bernadetta Matuszczak's "Libera me" (1991) is an example of a somewhat different creative ex-perience. In a radio interview conducted by Marek Zwyrzykowski in 1992, the composer stated that she wasn't intending to discover any "extraordinary electronic effects"; instead, she focused on the piece's "expressive layer." With the help of Tadeusz Sudnik from PRES, she incorporated into "Libera Me" the characteristic melody from the Polish version of the Orthodox hymn "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal" and then combined it with sounds of explosions and instru-mental recordings, a veiled response to the US's interventions during the Gulf War.
Eugeniusz Rudnik, the composer and sound engineer whose name is among those most strongly associated with PRES, contributes with his "Epitaph for Stones," (1984) a dedication to Jerzy Popie?uszko, the Polish Roman Catholic priest associated with the Solidarity trade union and an-ti-communist movement who was murdered by the Security Service. Bohdan Mazurek, who took over the reins of the studio from Rudnik in 1962 is also included with his piece "Canti" (1973).
As mentioned above, the album also includes W?odzimierz Koto?ski's seminal "Concrete etude, Study for One Cymbal Stroke," a piece sourced from the single stroke of a mid-sized Turkish cymbal; it is often considered to be an important starting point for the development of experi-mental music in Poland. And, finally, the album features two performances of Bogus?aw Schaeffer's "Symphony. Electronic Music," the first by Bohdan Mazurek which remains very close to the composer's score, and a contemporary version by Wolfram, which takes much more creative liberties.
In a text about his seminal work, Schaeffer stated that he "decided to include the factor of inter-pretation in a work that was greatly precise by nature" underlining the importance of shifting el-ements: "the development of music lies in individual elements shifting in the hierarchy of their functions." Indeed, an interest in shifting hierarchies seems present in Kulik's powerful images and most of the sound pieces contained in this release. When the Polish Radio appointed Eu-geniusz Rudnik to present PRES's technical capabilities to a conservative delegation of Soviet composers, he was met with a bitter reply: "Would it sound just as bad, if you played it back-wards?" asked the rigid composers. Rudnick's answer was to create "Skalary," (1966) a multi-version piece which could be played from start to finish and from finish to start, at different speeds, as well as with altered left and right channel distribution. This modular openness calls to mind the empty sheet in Kulik's images. Whatever the context, its static emptiness creates space for a different reality than that which those in power had in mind. This brings us back to Kulik's thoughts on her experiences as a student in the late 60s, a pivotal time in which she determined the process of looking and listening was central to reality itself, thereby shattering the rigidity of traditional forms and religio-political power: "I decided that as a static item, an object can never be real-it's possible only in the process of looking at it."
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1
DJ BORING - Beautiful Strangers
2
DJ BORING - Can't Fix A Broken Heart
3
DJ BORING - When I'm With You ft. Jasper Tygner
4
DJ BORING - False Attraction
5
DJ BORING - Memories Fade
2024 repress
Tracklist:
A1. Beautiful Strangers
A2. Can’t Fix A Broken Heart
B1. When I’m With You ft. Jasper Tygner
B2. False Attraction
B3. Memories Fade
Release Info:
Ever since the release of his masterpiece Winona it’s hard to imagine modern electronic dance music without DJ BORING. A progressive traditionalist DJ BORING finds new ways in old maps. Just like Beautiful Strangers. The lead single to his correspondent debut EP for Running Back illustrates his kaleidoscopic sound aesthetic and refreshing style. Harking back to the aural palette of BORING’s formative years in the early 2000s it manages to bridge infatuation and lovesickness wistfulness and bliss as well sundowns and sunrises dance floors and living rooms – and that is no mean feat.
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Tracklist:
A1. Beautiful Strangers
A2. Can’t Fix A Broken Heart
B1. When I’m With You ft. Jasper Tygner
B2. False Attraction
B3. Memories Fade
Release Info:
Ever since the release of his masterpiece Winona it’s hard to imagine modern electronic dance music without DJ BORING. A progressive traditionalist DJ BORING finds new ways in old maps. Just like Beautiful Strangers. The lead single to his correspondent debut EP for Running Back illustrates his kaleidoscopic sound aesthetic and refreshing style. Harking back to the aural palette of BORING’s formative years in the early 2000s it manages to bridge infatuation and lovesickness wistfulness and bliss as well sundowns and sunrises dance floors and living rooms – and that is no mean feat.
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