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Clockwork

This is what you get when Lo-fi RnB meets Hip-Hop Soul wIth a hint of Neo Jazz. 

After the success of his critically acclaimed single ‘Grace’, KOF once again teams up with US producer NK to deliver another dose of velvet laced vocals that serenely float over the nu wave instrumental.

Set to be another classic in KOF’s trophy room with his effortless and luxurious tones, ‘Something In The Water’ allows us to drift off into the ether whilst awaiting this premiere artist's next release.

‘Something in the Water’ is available to Stream & Download on Friday 24th June 2022.

For more info & music from KOF see below:

BIO / EPK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KByB4v9wzNFYvz0qpiAhi2zchsHb82kZ/view?usp=sharing 

Linktree: http://www.linktree.com/kofmusic

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0T2cIbXdrGHq7ImLHfotew?si=8GWnOSDqSIuq-W7CuxwUbw

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kof/280859192

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kofmusic

Recorded By GoPlay Studio
Mastered By Mike Cave

Something In The Water

Maineframe. 
Infinite Ethos 2023
Streaming on Friday/ November 17th, 2023

Unbothered (Instrumental)

After three years of work and research, BIG O from Ivory
Coast has decided to release the compilation Akwaba* (Africa Soul). This Compilation of Unique, Prolific almost ancestral songs have been heard by several generations of African’s. Yet they still are practically unknown to people in Europe, South America, Asia, North America, or the younger generation living in Western Europe.
The songs of Akwaba are from the 70’s and the beginning of the 80’s they can
be compared to the North American Soul of the seventies, all the songs are
from Nigeria, Ghana, Benin and the Ivory Coast.
With Different artists like Franco from Zaire, the late Prince Nico Mbarga
and his famous Rocafil Jazz (the Rocafil were a pair of high length stiletto shoes like the
Drag queen’s wear) from Nigeria, the late Ernesto Djedje from The Ivory Coast,
Etc.
BIG Odecided to put together a compilation of tracks from a true Africans point of view, he felt that there were a lot of West European compilations that Mentioned the term Afro-Beat, but where was the Afro side in these records?
All of the songs of Akwaba can be listen to by all music lovers worldwide like Producers,Singers, Diggers, African music lovers, etc. when you listen to this album you can here all the African influences in all genres of music (house,
Drum & bass, rap, r&b)
What you have here are some classics of the African community, and the older generation will remember these songs and cherish them as if they were delicate “souvenirs” of a time past. This is a celebration to the parents all around the world before Kofi Olomide, Youssou N’Dour or Femi Kuti, African music was big, never forget that…
Akwaba means welcome in Akan, this was a large West African ethnic group (Ivory Coast,Ghana)

CONTACT  for informations, booking, support : akwaba.management@hotmail.com

Fatigué de voir, des européens et américains, utilisés les termes afro et afro-beat à tout va, le dj, journaliste et digger Big O décide de faire découvrir, les vraies perles musicales rares et inexploitées de l’Afrique de l’Ouest. 

Après des recherches de disques afro à travers les USA, le Japon et l’Europe, dj Akan, ne découvrit rien de spécial, mis à part quelques sites internets avec quelques 33T et maxi 45T mais sans réel travail de recherche sur les artistes et les titres.

Comme on le dit souvent « on n’est jamais mieux servi que par soi même », il décide de fouiner et d’approfondir, le travail de diggin’ (recherche de vieux vinyles) des disques de la famille, il se retrouve avec une collection de 300 disques qui sont de véritables collectors.

Pendant quatre ans, il sélectionne les meilleurs titres, essaie de trouver les propriétaires des masters, un travail ardu, qui s’avère vite être inutile.

Il compile une cinquantaine de titres prêts à connaître une seconde jeunesse enregistrés par des artistes originaires de la Cote D’Ivoire, Bénin, Ghana, Nigeria ou Congo.  

Comme le nigérian Prince Nico Mbarga qui reste le plus gros vendeur de disques en Afrique avec entre dix et trente millions d’exemplaires vendus de son album « Sweet Mother », Ernesto Djedje le roi du Ziglibiti, un des artistes majeures des années soixante dix en Côte d’Ivoire tous les deux disparus ; Sonny Okosun, très inspiré par le jazz ou Victor Uwaifo avec son style funky et reggae qui n’ont rien à envier à un Fela davantage reconnu en Europe. Tous ces artistes  sont la preuve de la vitalité et de la créativité musicale lors de cette période faste mais très méconnu en Europe et aux USA.

BIG O décide de sortir les deux premiers volumes de la série AKWABA, qui veux dire bienvenue en langage Akan.

Ce projet musical est aussi pédagogique, il a pour but de montrer la vraie qualité des productions de ces années phares où existait un son africain, en provenance du Nigeria ou Ghana, qui disposaient de vrais studios et d’ingénieurs capables de rivaliser avec les meilleurs occidentaux.  

Akwaba est un cocktail musical qui privilégie l’essence africaine avec ses dialectes, ses histoires d’amour hors du commun, ses collectifs de musiciens et des arrangements uniques saupoudrés d’influences américaines (soul, jazz ou funk). 

Bienvenue en Afrique, Bienvenue au vrai son Afro Soul, Bienvenue aux mélomanes du monde entier et un grand Akwaba aux architectes sonores du vrai son groove africain…

picture by Pascal Sacleux taken in Benin republic

BIG O PRESENTS AKWABA AFRO SOUL VOL.1 (2)

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"One Night in Georgia"  is the first edition from "Soulcial Club Collective" featuring core members Vintage Tux, Matt Reeves. 

Additional In-house producers include: Maineframe, Klassyck & SoulBeats, Space Righteous and SevenChakra

"One Night In Georgia" - Soulcial Club Collective

Produced by solef00d, "Don't Worry" is the latest single from the infinite ethos collective and the first single of 2021.

Lyrics by (MERC)of the group Vintage Tux & Matt Reeves.

"Don't Worry" (Feat. Vintage Tux & Matt Reeves)

ermaine, artistically known as Maineframe, is a multifaceted musician, producer, and DJ hailing from the United States. His career, spanning over two decades, is marked by collaborations with a diverse array of artists and contributions to various content programming.

Maineframe's musical creations traverse a broad spectrum of genres, encapsulating the eclectic sounds of trip-hop, hip-hop, drum 'n' bass, jazz, R&B, soul, and electronica. This versatility showcases his adeptness in blending traditional and contemporary musical elements.

Inheriting a rich musical legacy, Maineframe is the progeny of the late esteemed jazz drummer Wilbly B. Fletcher Jr. Wilbly, a musical virtuoso since his teenage years, collaborated with legendary figures such as Donald Byrd, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Roy Ayers, and many others, leaving an indelible mark in the jazz world.

Further enriching the family's musical heritage, Maineframe's older brother is the accomplished composer and producer Jeff Fletcher, known professionally as Outsource. Outsource's prolific work spans television and film, with his compositions gracing networks and platforms like CBS, MTV, Discovery Channel, Tru TV, and Nintendo Wii. His music has resonated across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, showcasing his unique contribution to the audio-visual landscape.

Lastly, Jermaine also holds the esteemed position of Co-Founder within the renowned musical collective and band, Infinite Ethos. As of 2024, they are embarked on an extensive tour, captivating audiences across the United States and Europe. Alongside their dynamic live performances, Infinite Ethos is dedicated to the art of composition, crafting bespoke music for film, commercials, and television. 

This collective not only showcases their diverse musical talents but also contributes significantly to the sonic landscape of various media.

Unbothered (Instrumental)

Maineframe

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