Selections from the upcoming debut album by Auckland, New Zealand singer, producer, and musician, Akim Heinicke Waengler – out now on Fresh Selects: https://fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Made up of deeply personal works written in his late teens and early 20’s, Akim describes the album as "a collection of multi-dimensional journal entries. Each track captures emotions, thoughts and events of my life in a sort of kaleidoscopic audio image."

Written, Performed & Produced by LAPIS

Mixed by Zac Hornsby & LAPIS
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

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FSX-040: LAPIS 'Third Person You' [selections]

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Mulatu Astatke :: Tezeta (Nostalgia)

From his studio in central Bobo-Dioulasso, photographer Sory Sanlé documented a nation's transformation from colonial foothold to cosmopolitan oasis. Bobo Yeye: Belle Epoque in Upper Volta provides an intimate look into the landlocked nation's pop culture explosion of the 1970s. A melange of community elders and emboldened youth spill from the brightly lit confines of Sanlé's Volta Photo into the dimly lit nightclubs of Upper Volta's cultural capital. Accompanying this hardbound monograph are dozens of rare and evocative recordings spread over three discs by Bobo-Dioulasso's musical titans: Volta Jazz, Dafra Star, Echo Del Africa, and Les Imbattables Léopards. 

Bobo Yéyé: Belle Époque in Upper Volta

Volta Jazz - Wêrê Wêrê Magne

Mon Amour - Feat Mathieu Boogaerts

Buy album: https://LateNightTales.lnk.to/contodoelmundo

Globetrotting Texan trio Khruangbin present 'Maria También', the first single from their upcoming second album ‘Con Todo El Mundo'. Formed of Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald “DJ” Johnson on drums; Khruangbin’s sounds are rooted in the deepest waters of world music infused with classic soul, dub and psychedelia. Their 2015 debut album ‘The Universe Smiles Upon You’ was heavily influenced by 60’s and 70’s Thai cassettes the band listened to on their long car journeys to rehearsal in the Texan countryside. ‘Con Todo El Mundo’ takes inspiration not just from South East Asia but similarly underdiscovered funk and soul of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, particularly Iran.

Khruangbin - Maria También

The debut single from LAPIS – a singer, musician, and producer from Auckland, New Zealand

Maxi-single with instrumental and single edit out now: freshselects.bandcamp.com/album/blue-in-orange

"I recorded the first version of this song in 2013 when I was turning 18. I came back more than once over the next 1-2 years. 

At the 2:57 mark I back come in to look back on what happened from a different perspective. In doing so I was able to process the story, that period in my life again, on a deeper level. 

At 2:57 it is like a reality check.. “Shit, this is what was really going down..” And the rest of the song – with the extended dance section and the darker tone – is really a grieving process, both for what was, and the dreams that never really were – the dreams of idealised love that never held any water. It is also a catharsis and transformation, of the pain and confusion. 

This reflective and retrospective process, captured as ‘Blue in Orange’ allowed me to tie this up and move on –> from blue into orange!" 

~

Written, Performed & Produced by LAPIS

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040-01 © 2020 Fresh Selects.


"Girl, I left you a note, 
What it said - I don’t even know 
But can't you reply? 
Even if you say no...

Girl, I left you a note, 
What it said - I don’t even know 
But can't you reply? 
Even if you say no...

See my rap game counting down, all along, all alone..
See my rap game counting down, all along, all alone.. 
See my rap game counting down, all along, all alone.. 
See my rap game counting down, all along, all alone..

Ooh, ooh, ooh, my love 

Girl, I left you a letter
What it said - I didn't know better.
What I wrote - down I blush, 
Now when I think about it.

Girl, I wrote you a play, 
Starring me and you in the way, 
In which I thought it should be. 
But I didn't give you no say..."


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Third Person You

LAPIS "Blue In Orange"

The A-side to the second single from LAPIS's debut album, 'Third Person You' – out now on Fresh Selects: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Written, Performed & Produced by LAPIS

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040-02 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

“Oh, you either wait or leave...
Sometimes you stay to please...”

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LAPIS "So"

The B-side to the second single from LAPIS' forthcoming debut album, 'Third Person You' – out now on Fresh Selects: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Written, Performed & Produced by LAPIS

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040-02 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

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LAPIS "10210"

A selection from the debut album by Auckland, New Zealand singer, producer, and musician, Akim Heinicke Waengler – out now on Fresh Selects: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Made up of deeply personal works written in his late teens and early 20’s, Akim describes the album as "a collection of multi-dimensional journal entries. Each track captures emotions, thoughts and events of my life in a sort of kaleidoscopic audio image."

Vocals by Nikolai & LAPIS
Instruments by LAPIS

Written by Nikolai-Rayne Talamahina & Akim Heinicke Waengler

Produced by LAPIS

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

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LAPIS "Andalusia" (feat. Nikolai)

A selection from LAPIS's debut album, 'Third Person You' – out now on Fresh Selects: fsx.lnk.to/third-person-you

Written, Performed & Produced by LAPIS

Mixed by Zac Hornsby
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert

Artwork Designed by Tawfiq Mardini
Painting by Akim Heinicke Waengler

Executive Producers: Kenny / Fresh Selects & LAPIS

FSX-040 © 2020 Fresh Selects.

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LAPIS "Rum Within Gold"

A record label bringing you music you can to live to.  

Our catalog so far includes releases by:
@mndsgn 
@lowleaf  
@inglewoodsir
@imanomari
@jonbap
@thelastartful
@kadhja-bonet
@underscorelojii
@swarvy
@charlottedossantos
@braxton_cook
@reva-devito
@bravobeats
@umiimusic
@dedemusic
@algorythm 
@hosannas
@reginald-chapman
@aru-2-1
@tiago-frugoli
@aanband
@trox-diesel
@emmavie100
@therobmilton
@djhsounds
@mirrorgazer
@lapisnoise
@mrmarstoday
@danny_dwyer
@juicebox914
@104rog
@roycewoodjunior
@lanebeckstrom
@davidmarstonja
@izco123
@telemakus1
@mreens
@sxlxmxnsxunds
+ always more coming soon.