Original Composition by T-minus. Written by Kendrick Lamar. Interpreted by Brown. Rearranged by Karami. Rhodes by Karami. Additional arrangement by Pink Flamingo. Synths by Karami. Additional Synths by Pink Flamingo. Analog Drums by Pink Flamingo. Guitar by Theo Kummer. Additional vocals by Brown & Karami.

Recorded, mixed and masterised by Theo Lacroix at Colors Records Studio, Geneva (CH). 

Executive producers : Lacroix&Eigenmann (Colors ENT.) 


Swimming Pools – Kendrick Lamar (Cover)

Sad Party

Aiyana Jones. Tamir Rice. Darnisha Harris. Trayvon Martin. Mike Brown. Trisha Miller. Youths aged 7 to 19 years old, killed without valid reason by American
police forces.

Nina Simone once said: “How can one be an artist and
not reflect the times?” A statement that resonates louder every time a police brutality case comes up. And since time ceased healing wounds because the names keep multiplying, old scars can’t help reopening over & over again.

It’s in this vein that Lunation was created. A few moons away from the dawn of Black History Month, we reflected on the notion of loss, or rather, the notion of a parent having lost their child under the watch of a justice system biased by racism.

Lunation is a nostalgic tale of vulnerability, hope, desperation, spirituality and protest.

Lyrics

I was walking through the forest
And I thought you were by my side
But when I turned around to find you
You were nowhere in sight
I don't know how it happened
I thought I could keep you safe...

I don't usually long for the past but it was so good, so good
I don't these memories are gon' last 'cause you left so soon, so soon
I'm afraid my mind might erase the last hours of our gloom, our gloom
I'm afraid I might be breathing too fast hoping to heal you, heal you

May this air fill your lungs
Bring you back to me
Are we Lost In This World?
May you find peace
May this air fill your lungs
Bring you back to me
Are we Lost In This World?
May you find peace

Under the moon I will see your face replace the stars
Illuminating my dark thoughts, chase them very far
Under the moon I will see your face replace the stars
Illuminate my dark thoughts, chase them very far

Cosmic confirmation
Present is impatient
War has swept the nation
Won't you join the conversation?

Blue Forest

Aiyana Jones. Tamir Rice. Darnisha Harris. Trayvon Martin. Mike Brown. Trisha Miller. Youths aged 7 to 19 years old, killed without valid reason by American
police forces.

Nina Simone once said: “How can one be an artist and
not reflect the times?” A statement that resonates louder every time a police brutality case comes up. And since time ceased healing wounds because the names keep multiplying, old scars can’t help reopening over & over again.

It’s in this vein that Lunation was created. A few moons away from the dawn of Black History Month, we reflected on the notion of loss, or rather, the notion of a parent having lost their child under the watch of a justice system biased by racism.

Lunation is a nostalgic tale of vulnerability, hope, desperation, spirituality and protest.

Poem

Your eyes were as brown as the Earth that birthed you
As deep as the sea in which you swam for 9 lunations
This body, your first nation
Eager to see you free
Stumbling first steps on the shores of this sea
And yet afraid that the outside world would not be worthy
Of your kind heart and old soul
Nature's very own

Lunation (Interlude)

Ojuelegba refers to one of the busiest suburbs in Lagos mainland and its literal meaning is "the eyes of Legba". Legba is a Yoruba deity who "represents the transitional or center point of the crossroad where one must make a decision. In this position, Elegba represents all the bewilderment and confusion one faces when attempting to make the proper choice."

The spiritual & metaphorical messages behind this track are not a coincidence, KAMI AWORI is on an artistic journey that has taken them to Jupiter & back in an attempt to explore & perfect their polyrhythmic electromagnetic sound.

There's no telling where the road will take them but in the words of their spiritual godfather Sun Ra : "The Unknown is great." 

Credits :
Written by Wizkid
Interpreted by Awori
Produced by Ka(ra)mi
Arranged by KAMI AWORI
Mixed by Nicky Lars & Ka(ra)mi
Mastered by Emanuel Geller
Recorded @ Nicky Lars' studio.

Ojuelegba - Wizkid (KAMI AWORI cover)

"La Rivière" is part of Native Instruments’ season 2 audio-visual cookbook. The track appears alongside 24 others created by producers and beat-making talents from around the globe. 

For the sound geeks, you can read about our & others' process(es) below and on their site :  

"I (Kami) started with percussion from Maschine’s Congolezi kit, with sounds from other kits added in later. I automated the pitch to bring them to life, then added the first melodic element, the Dynamic Stage Clavier preset from Massive, and added some chorus to give it an 80s vibe. I added snares from the Progressive House kit (included in Maschine 1.8), and then Awori stepped in to record vocals, taking inspiration from the percussive elements of the track, and 80s Grace Jones records. After that, I added the Bull Trava sub bass from Massive (included in the Caribbean Current Maschine Expansion) and the Bacterial pad from Reaktor Prism (included in the Circuit Halo Maschine Expansion.

https://www.native-instruments.com/en/native-sketches-season-two/KamiAwori/

La Rivière

Awori (https://soundcloud.com/aworiii) 
Karami (https://soundcloud.com/karami )

Reflecting on our career path, it’s with great pride that we observe how much we have grown as artists and as human beings since our beginning.
Over the last 11 years, we’ve worked to build a body of work which reflects our desire to innovate sonically while also expressing our core values. 
After many years of touring and creating, we’ve decided that it was time for each of us to seize the opportunity to gain new experiences, strengths and grow independently. Ending a group is never an easy task but we consider ourselves lucky to have had the chance to live out so many of our dreams together.
It’s been a great journey and we feel very grateful for all the support we’ve received from our fans, friends and family over the years. Without all of you, our achievements wouldn’t have been possible.
Thank you for your love, energy and support.
Yours truly,

KAMI AWORI

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