1xLP, Standard Jacket, Marketing Sticker, Smoky Clear Vinyl
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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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
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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DE - 22113 Hamburg
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
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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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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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
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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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
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
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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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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.netMore
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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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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1xLP, Standard Jacket, Silver in Black Color In Color Vinyl, Marketing Sticker
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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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Cat-No:ERE1074
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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
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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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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
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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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Format: 1 x Black Vinyl, 3mm spine sleeve, black dust jacket , marketing front sticker
TRACKLISTING
A Side
01. BAD PARTS ARE MY FAVOURITE
02. SCUMBAG
03. HURRICANE - Feat. LEILAH
04. YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE (INTERLUDE) - Feat Chassol
05. ALONE TONIGHT
06. EVERY DOG
07. SAINT OR SINNER - Feat. Sainté
B Side
08. DEERS IN THE ROAD
09. LOVE SONGS
10. DISASTER - Feat. Elijah Waters
11. STUCK ON LOOP - Feat. LEILAH
12. DISCONNECT! - Feat. Fredwave, Louis Culture, J.Caesar
13. CALLED ME INSANE - Feat. Elijah Waters
14. OVER YOU
ALBUM SHORT BRIEF
Back in December 2016, Jeshi fell asleep whilst driving home from a party at 5am, and he crashed into a park car, only to be woken up by the airbag exploding in his face. This is the inspiration for album two. The new album is a statement of waking up and levelling up from the last period of his life. This is a new era, and full of energy.
SHORT BIOG
Jeshi doesn't run away from fire; he runs with it. The East London artist is on a quest to feel alive in every sense. To him, feeling alive means being present in each experience, no matter how challenging. For Jeshi - who has spent the last few years establishing himself as one of the most exciting voices of his generation - this is what life and art are all about. Chaos, then, is not something to shy away from, but where great ideas are born.
Jeshi's electrifying second album, AIRBAG WOKE ME UP is a collection of moment-capturing songs built to ignite reactions and start conversations. His scene-stealing jaunts to stages worldwide clearly influence its live-wire sound, as Jeshi and his cohorts smash through moods and tempos like kids let loose on funfair dodgems. "I want to make things that have intent and feel like statements," Jeshi declares. His versatile voice is the conductive thread that pulls everything together. "On Universal Credit, my voice was used in one way, whereas on this it's used in ten ways," he notes.
AIRBAG WOKE ME UP is an exploration into what happens when you emerge from tough times, and how they encourage you to view the world a little differently. It's bolder in ambition and built from renewed energy. Chaotic, but in the very best way. "In my head, this is the real arrival chapter," states Jeshi. "The 'I am here, I've arrived' moment."
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Format: 1 x Black Vinyl, 3mm spine sleeve, black dust jacket , marketing front sticker
TRACKLISTING
A Side
01. BAD PARTS ARE MY FAVOURITE
02. SCUMBAG
03. HURRICANE - Feat. LEILAH
04. YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE (INTERLUDE) - Feat Chassol
05. ALONE TONIGHT
06. EVERY DOG
07. SAINT OR SINNER - Feat. Sainté
B Side
08. DEERS IN THE ROAD
09. LOVE SONGS
10. DISASTER - Feat. Elijah Waters
11. STUCK ON LOOP - Feat. LEILAH
12. DISCONNECT! - Feat. Fredwave, Louis Culture, J.Caesar
13. CALLED ME INSANE - Feat. Elijah Waters
14. OVER YOU
ALBUM SHORT BRIEF
Back in December 2016, Jeshi fell asleep whilst driving home from a party at 5am, and he crashed into a park car, only to be woken up by the airbag exploding in his face. This is the inspiration for album two. The new album is a statement of waking up and levelling up from the last period of his life. This is a new era, and full of energy.
SHORT BIOG
Jeshi doesn't run away from fire; he runs with it. The East London artist is on a quest to feel alive in every sense. To him, feeling alive means being present in each experience, no matter how challenging. For Jeshi - who has spent the last few years establishing himself as one of the most exciting voices of his generation - this is what life and art are all about. Chaos, then, is not something to shy away from, but where great ideas are born.
Jeshi's electrifying second album, AIRBAG WOKE ME UP is a collection of moment-capturing songs built to ignite reactions and start conversations. His scene-stealing jaunts to stages worldwide clearly influence its live-wire sound, as Jeshi and his cohorts smash through moods and tempos like kids let loose on funfair dodgems. "I want to make things that have intent and feel like statements," Jeshi declares. His versatile voice is the conductive thread that pulls everything together. "On Universal Credit, my voice was used in one way, whereas on this it's used in ten ways," he notes.
AIRBAG WOKE ME UP is an exploration into what happens when you emerge from tough times, and how they encourage you to view the world a little differently. It's bolder in ambition and built from renewed energy. Chaotic, but in the very best way. "In my head, this is the real arrival chapter," states Jeshi. "The 'I am here, I've arrived' moment."
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Over the course of 2025 International Anthem will be celebrating their eleventh year of existence by revisiting some of the most celebrated (and hard to find) entries in their decade of releases. These LP packages will be presented with new liner notes, new insert booklets, and the fresh 2025 redesign of their iconic obi strip and dome logo. They will also be at a price point intended to help make it easier for stores to stock and sell these essential pieces of their catalog.
Makaya McCraven’s International Anthem debut In The Moment is the album that properly introduced the then-burgeoning drummer/producer to the world.
140g Classic Black LP in heavyweight jacket, with 12x12" insert booklet, IA OBI strip & printed poly-lined inner sleeve. Pressed at Pallas in Germany.
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Makaya McCraven’s International Anthem debut In The Moment is the album that properly introduced the then-burgeoning drummer/producer to the world.
140g Classic Black LP in heavyweight jacket, with 12x12" insert booklet, IA OBI strip & printed poly-lined inner sleeve. Pressed at Pallas in Germany.
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Bo Harwood & John Cassavetes - No One Around To Hear It
2
Chen Ming Chang - Rainwater
3
Bhairavi Raman & Nanthesh Sivarajah - Bittersweet Reflections
4
The King Of Luxembourg - Poptones
5
Slapp Happy - Is It You
6
O.G. Jigg - Jesus Is My Jam
7
Klang - As It Is
8
Scala - Fuser
9
Soft Location - Let The Moon Get Into It
10
Gyeongsu - YZOBEL (feat. CROCHE)
11
Omertà - Moments In Love
12
Kasumi Trio - Cabbage Butterfly
13
Un - Fast Money Blues
14
Delphine Dora - V
15
Harry Plunket-Greene - The Hurdy-Gurdy Man
2LP, 2025 Repress
Tracklist
1. Bo Harwood & John Cassavetes - No One Around To Hear It
2. Chen Ming Chang - Rainwater
3. Bhairavi Raman & Nanthesh Sivarajah - Bittersweet Reflections
4. The King Of Luxembourg - Poptones
5. Slapp Happy - Is It You
6. O.G. Jigg - Jesus Is My Jam
7. Klang - As It Is
8. Scala - Fuser
9. Soft Location - Let The Moon Get Into It
10. Gyeongsu - YZOBEL (feat. CROCHE)
11. Omertà - Moments In Love
12. Kasumi Trio - Cabbage Butterfly
13. Un - Fast Money Blues
14. Delphine Dora - V
15. Harry Plunket-Greene - The Hurdy-Gurdy Man
Short info:
Searchlight Moonbeam is the new narrative compilation from Time Is Away (Jack Rollo and Elaine Tierney) whose eponymous monthly NTS Radio shows, tinctured fusions of fugitive sounds and reverie-inducing archival speech, have won them an ardent following. It follows from the London-based duo’s Ballads, a remarkable driftwerk released on A Colourful Storm in 2022.
Searchlight Moonbeam is an autumnal dreamscape, intimate and vespertine, pensive and irresolute. An imagined community where differences drop off and resonances emerge – between Maher Shalal Hash Baz affiliates Kasumi Trio, Taiwanese score composer Chen Ming Chang whose ‘Rainwater’ (written for Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s 1986 film Dust In The Wind) is exquisitely heartbroken, and the plangent improvisations of self-taught French pianist Delphine Dora.
Revelations are frequent: the bedsit isolationism of Bo Harwood and John Cassavetes’ ‘No One Around to Hear It’ (from The Killing of a Chinese Bookie); the narked minimalism of Klang (an early 2000s band formed by ex-Elastica guitarist and featuring prize-winning experimental novelist Isabel Waidner on bass); the etude-grooves and echoic wobble of below-the-radar French avant-gardists Omertà ; the beautiful, plaintively dubby ‘Is It You?’ by Slapp Happy; a psych-tinged reimagining of PiL’s ‘Poptones’ by Simon Fisher Turner (one half of Deux Filles, and here, recording for él as The King of Luxembourg) that's as perverse as the cover of Throbbing Gristle’s 20 Jazz Funk Greats.
Searchlight Moonbeam is the musical analog of an Italo Calvino novel or a medieval fable. Associative, intuitive, borderless. Emotional and mysterious. Endowed with the tactility of Braille. A private language that is both unknowable and understood. It is a record of the seasons, for the seasons.
2023 marks the tenth anniversary of Time Is Away’s first broadcast. Featuring an evocative essay by writer Jeremy Atherton Lin and disarming cover art by Penny Davenport, Searchlight Moonbeam showcases Rollo and Tierney’s still-unrivalled talent for gloaming melodies, disques du crépuscule, ensorcelled storytelling.
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Tracklist
1. Bo Harwood & John Cassavetes - No One Around To Hear It
2. Chen Ming Chang - Rainwater
3. Bhairavi Raman & Nanthesh Sivarajah - Bittersweet Reflections
4. The King Of Luxembourg - Poptones
5. Slapp Happy - Is It You
6. O.G. Jigg - Jesus Is My Jam
7. Klang - As It Is
8. Scala - Fuser
9. Soft Location - Let The Moon Get Into It
10. Gyeongsu - YZOBEL (feat. CROCHE)
11. Omertà - Moments In Love
12. Kasumi Trio - Cabbage Butterfly
13. Un - Fast Money Blues
14. Delphine Dora - V
15. Harry Plunket-Greene - The Hurdy-Gurdy Man
Short info:
Searchlight Moonbeam is the new narrative compilation from Time Is Away (Jack Rollo and Elaine Tierney) whose eponymous monthly NTS Radio shows, tinctured fusions of fugitive sounds and reverie-inducing archival speech, have won them an ardent following. It follows from the London-based duo’s Ballads, a remarkable driftwerk released on A Colourful Storm in 2022.
Searchlight Moonbeam is an autumnal dreamscape, intimate and vespertine, pensive and irresolute. An imagined community where differences drop off and resonances emerge – between Maher Shalal Hash Baz affiliates Kasumi Trio, Taiwanese score composer Chen Ming Chang whose ‘Rainwater’ (written for Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s 1986 film Dust In The Wind) is exquisitely heartbroken, and the plangent improvisations of self-taught French pianist Delphine Dora.
Revelations are frequent: the bedsit isolationism of Bo Harwood and John Cassavetes’ ‘No One Around to Hear It’ (from The Killing of a Chinese Bookie); the narked minimalism of Klang (an early 2000s band formed by ex-Elastica guitarist and featuring prize-winning experimental novelist Isabel Waidner on bass); the etude-grooves and echoic wobble of below-the-radar French avant-gardists Omertà ; the beautiful, plaintively dubby ‘Is It You?’ by Slapp Happy; a psych-tinged reimagining of PiL’s ‘Poptones’ by Simon Fisher Turner (one half of Deux Filles, and here, recording for él as The King of Luxembourg) that's as perverse as the cover of Throbbing Gristle’s 20 Jazz Funk Greats.
Searchlight Moonbeam is the musical analog of an Italo Calvino novel or a medieval fable. Associative, intuitive, borderless. Emotional and mysterious. Endowed with the tactility of Braille. A private language that is both unknowable and understood. It is a record of the seasons, for the seasons.
2023 marks the tenth anniversary of Time Is Away’s first broadcast. Featuring an evocative essay by writer Jeremy Atherton Lin and disarming cover art by Penny Davenport, Searchlight Moonbeam showcases Rollo and Tierney’s still-unrivalled talent for gloaming melodies, disques du crépuscule, ensorcelled storytelling.
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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1
Frenk Dublin - Deep Stone
2
Frenk Dublin - Valorum
3
Frenk Dublin - Voodoo Dub
4
Frenk Dublin - The Ancient Order
Tracklisting
A1 Frenk Dublin - Deep Stone
A2 Frenk Dublin - Valorum
B1 Frenk Dublin - Voodoo Dub
B2 Frenk Dublin - The Ancient Order
Sales Note
Mastered on a reel to reel tape machine cut on 12" 180g green marbled vinyl.
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A1 Frenk Dublin - Deep Stone
A2 Frenk Dublin - Valorum
B1 Frenk Dublin - Voodoo Dub
B2 Frenk Dublin - The Ancient Order
Sales Note
Mastered on a reel to reel tape machine cut on 12" 180g green marbled vinyl.
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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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1
Megabasse - L'Último Sacrifacio
2
Megabasse - Marcia, Baila, Suogna
3
Megabasse - Suogna Piazzata
Tracklist:
01. L'Último Sacrifacio (22:56)
02. Marcia, Baila, Suogna (09:30)
03. Suogna Piazzata (03:45)
Short info:
Pierre Bujeau is an expert at creating temporary escape zones—musical structures to evade the everyday. Sometimes he works collectively as part of the mysterious French groups Omertà and Tanz Mein Herz. But it’s when he’s on his own, performing as Megabasse, that he offers the most complete break from reality. His kit is simple: a few bottles of cheap lager, twin Fender amps, and his double-necked guitar. An instrument like this normally signals maximum rockist excess—think Jimmy Page, Geddy Lee, or that dude from the Eagles. In Pierre’s hands, it becomes more like a zither or a dulcimer, producing soft chiming patterns that build against themselves until the sound of the room, passed back and forth between his two amps, starts to blur everything, and we are away in another world. Wait, though—let down your yoga bun and don’t light the palo santo yet. The new space he creates has nothing to do with smug wellness. It’s a rough, do-it-yourself psychedelia, scuffed but hopeful. Not a perfect blank space to be your best self in, but instead a communal dreaming, an uncanny place where all are welcome.
Until now, without catching him live, the Megabasse experience has been difficult to find: CD-Rs, short-run tapes, and one blink-and-you-missed-it LP. Thankfully, this record on Efficient Space, a reissue of some pieces that were previously only available on a small cassette edition, will put that right. Here are two long, intricate pieces, and something new—a shorter track that hints at a move toward beautiful, burnt-out guitar soli.
Unless you are very lucky, wise, or rich, life imposes its structures on you. Maybe a record of shimmering, tranced guitar is all you need to get out from underneath?
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01. L'Último Sacrifacio (22:56)
02. Marcia, Baila, Suogna (09:30)
03. Suogna Piazzata (03:45)
Short info:
Pierre Bujeau is an expert at creating temporary escape zones—musical structures to evade the everyday. Sometimes he works collectively as part of the mysterious French groups Omertà and Tanz Mein Herz. But it’s when he’s on his own, performing as Megabasse, that he offers the most complete break from reality. His kit is simple: a few bottles of cheap lager, twin Fender amps, and his double-necked guitar. An instrument like this normally signals maximum rockist excess—think Jimmy Page, Geddy Lee, or that dude from the Eagles. In Pierre’s hands, it becomes more like a zither or a dulcimer, producing soft chiming patterns that build against themselves until the sound of the room, passed back and forth between his two amps, starts to blur everything, and we are away in another world. Wait, though—let down your yoga bun and don’t light the palo santo yet. The new space he creates has nothing to do with smug wellness. It’s a rough, do-it-yourself psychedelia, scuffed but hopeful. Not a perfect blank space to be your best self in, but instead a communal dreaming, an uncanny place where all are welcome.
Until now, without catching him live, the Megabasse experience has been difficult to find: CD-Rs, short-run tapes, and one blink-and-you-missed-it LP. Thankfully, this record on Efficient Space, a reissue of some pieces that were previously only available on a small cassette edition, will put that right. Here are two long, intricate pieces, and something new—a shorter track that hints at a move toward beautiful, burnt-out guitar soli.
Unless you are very lucky, wise, or rich, life imposes its structures on you. Maybe a record of shimmering, tranced guitar is all you need to get out from underneath?
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* Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/5oS60iZAtHVmHc9QUs2ciW?si=8f220915bef44eda
* The legendary music publisher KPM, famous for its iconic music library catalogue, commissioned a group of session musicians in 2018 to write and record an authentic tribute to the early 70’s Latin Soul Boogaloo blending heavy funk/soul with the infectious latin rhythms (cha cha, mambo, rumba and bossa nova)
* Although not originally intended for commercial release, this vinyl LP is a limited pressing of just 500 copies and features 15 new songs inspired by pioneers such as Tito Puente, Ray Barretto and Machito.
* Ray Lopez and his band recorded the session in the traditional way for this style using vintage microphones direct to analogue tape to get that classic authentic tone
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* The legendary music publisher KPM, famous for its iconic music library catalogue, commissioned a group of session musicians in 2018 to write and record an authentic tribute to the early 70’s Latin Soul Boogaloo blending heavy funk/soul with the infectious latin rhythms (cha cha, mambo, rumba and bossa nova)
* Although not originally intended for commercial release, this vinyl LP is a limited pressing of just 500 copies and features 15 new songs inspired by pioneers such as Tito Puente, Ray Barretto and Machito.
* Ray Lopez and his band recorded the session in the traditional way for this style using vintage microphones direct to analogue tape to get that classic authentic tone
Sicherheits- und Herstellerinformationen / safety and manufacturer info (GPSR)
WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.netMore