Introducing "The Architecture of Oppression Part 2" - the highly anticipated follow-up to Jake Ferguson's critically acclaimed debut album - Part 1. Ferguson is recognised as the ‘other half’ of The Heliocentrics, producing his solo work under the moniker, The Brkn Record. Effortlessly merging the realms of music and activism, he has created a groundbreaking album, which is set to be one of the most important bodies of work that illustrate ongoing systemic racism this side of the millennium.

Ferguson takes the listener to a world where artistry and social consciousness intersect. Crafting an array of captivating soundscapes and themes. This album showcases the vocal talents of both established artists and hidden gems discovered through Ferguson's day-job as a former charity CEO and community activist.

While Part 1 served as a rallying cry to dismantle oppressive systems, Part 2 offers a compelling soundtrack of a Pro-Black world reclaiming its destiny. This thought-provoking art piece invites listeners to envision alternative paths while avoiding the pitfalls of past paradigms.

Unlike a broken record, this The Brkn Record album keeps pushing boundaries—

By enlisting the voices of The Global Majority, The Brkn Record creates a platform for genuine expression through sound. Renowned for his production skills, Ferguson has captured the admiration of industry heavyweights including Nas, Madlib and Kanye West. However, rather than seeking popular features, he chooses to amplify the authentic perspectives of the talented youth he collaborates with in Hackney.
One such initiative supported by Ferguson, Account Hackney, introduced him to two gifted artists showcased on this album – Great Okosun and Yolanda Lear.

‘This album serves as a visceral demonstration of my anger at the racially founded status quo in this country and globally. The continued oppression of people on the basis of their race is beyond evil, it's common place and needs to end. Simple as.’
The album also sees Ferguson joining forces with award winning laureate Anthony Joseph and legendary hip-hop MC Percee P - their dynamic and thought-provoking lyrics seamlessly intertwine with expertly produced musical landscapes.

"The Architecture of Oppression Part 2" is not just an album; it is a transformative journey that challenges the listener and wants you to ‘feel’. It’s Art. A musical experience that inspires, compels, and empowers. Over to you!

Format: 2LP / Digital
Release Date: May 31st, 2024

The Brkn Record - Black Gold (featuring Jermain Jackman) [BBE Music]

The Brkn Record - Cut The Cheque (featuring Percee P & Great Okuson) [BBE Music]

The Brkn Record - Skull Tax (featuring Anthony Joseph) [BBE Music]

The Brkn Record - We Need Freedom (featuring Jermain Jackman) [BBE Music]

The Brkn Record - Believe (featuring Ugochi Nwaogwugwu & Toyin Agbetu) [BBE Music]

The Brkn Record - Indifference (featuring Anthony Joseph) [BBE Music]

The Brkn Record - Intensity In Five (featuring Anthony Joseph) [BBE Music]

The Brkn Record - Prison Of Skin (featuring Ugochi Nwaogwugwu) [BBE Music]

The Brkn Record - The Walls Of Jericho (featuring Dylema) [BBE Music]

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Highly Anticipated Soulful Ballad Unveiled in MXXWLL Collaboration: Who’s the One They Can’t Live Without?
This song may seem like a love song on the surface, but it’s actually a tribute to Nao Yoshioka’s deep admiration for “music,” which has saved her life many times. The lyrics passionately convey the peace that music brings to the soul and the urgent need for it to survive. Crafted by her for the upcoming album “Flow” scheduled for release in June, this message song vividly demonstrates her prowess as a singer-songwriter with its honest lyrics and soul-stirring melody. The finished track, symbolizing 21st-century G-funk endorsed by the likes of Snoop Dogg and DJ Jazzy Jeff, was further refined by the Sydney-based producer, MXXWLL. Collaborating with MXXWLL has always been a longtime dream for Nao, and after being moved by his first album “Beats Vol.1” nearly seven years ago, that dream has finally come true.
Captivated by MXXWLL’s funky, hip-hop-infused beats filled with creative playfulness, Nao approached him as a fan when he visited Japan after the pandemic. That single step set this project in motion. She passionately expresses, “When I listen to music, even familiar scenes appear differently, and it makes me feel that the world is beautiful even in difficult times. Music brings me peace and brightens my days.” Through this collaboration, MXXWLL was moved by the songs she presented, and with his exceptional production skills, he brought out their charm, elevating the music to an entirely new dimension. This work builds a new bridge between Australia and Japan through music and welcomes moments that spread around the world.

[Bio] A contemporary soul singer with a powerful voice and expressive skills refined in New York, this artist blends a modern taste distinct from a laid-back style yet deeply rooted in history. Born in Japan and having moved to New York alone, Nao’s encounter with soul music led to a pivotal moment where her heart synchronized with the Sam Cooke classic, inspiring her to create music that resonates deeply with people’s emotions. Despite being Japanese, she has a soulful voice reminiscent of Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, combined with a strength of character forged through life experiences as an outsider and overcoming adversities. Nao’s impressive live vocal performances have achieved over 3.4 million views on a now-viral YouTube video. She has performed solo at prestigious venues like Blue Note New York and London Jazz Cafe. She has participated in major festivals like the Java Jazz Festival in Asia and the Capital Jazz Fest in the USA, making a mark internationally. Nao is the first Japanese artist to reach the 32nd spot on the Billboard UAC chart. Her collaborations with veteran artists like John Batiste, Nathan East, Eric Roberson, and Mamas Gun have garnered strong support, and she’s also worked with rising artists like Devin Morrison and Blue Lab Beats. In 2024, the release of her highly anticipated 5th album and a world tour are eagerly awaited.

Feeling So Bright

Feeling So Bright feat. MXXWLL

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“Nobody Chase Me”: Nao Yoshioka and Devin Morrison’s Punk Odyssey of Freedom
The first session between Nao Yoshioka and Devin Morrison took place in LA in 2019. It began when Nao was drawn to Devin's song “Ayako,” inspired by his time in Tokyo and his love for Slam Dunk and ‘90s music. They connected on social media and found common ground. Devin then produced “About U” featuring Eric Roberson from Nao’s album “Undeniable,” elevating their collaboration. Over the past five years, as Nao gained viral hits and Devin worked with Masego, their careers grew, leading to this collaboration.
Their new song “Nobody Chase Me” reflects the theme of immersion or “Flow State” from Nao’s latest album. It emphasizes the need for introspection away from external pressures, resonating with modern individuals' desire for private space and mental peace. Nao, a strong Japanese Soul singer, has performed at the London Jazz Cafe and Java Jazz Fest, solidifying her position in Europe, the US, and Asia. She has signed with ATC Live in Europe and Maria Matias Music in the US. Nao is now working on a new album, collaborating with talented young artists. Look out for her upcoming releases and world tours.

[Upcoming Shows]
7/18: Billboard Live Osaka (JP)
7/20: Blue Note Tokyo (JP)
7/27: Secret Garden Party Festival (UK)
8/1: OMEARA London (UK)
8/3: Good Vibrations Society Festival (UK) 
8/9: Gretchen, Berlin (DE)
11/6: TivoliVredenburg CloudNine, Utrecht (NL)
11/7: Melkweg Amsterdam [Mamas Gun (Support)] (NL) 

[Bio]
A contemporary soul singer with a powerful voice and expressive skills refined in New York, this artist blends a modern taste distinct from a laid-back style yet deeply rooted in history. Born in Japan and having moved to New York alone, Nao’s encounter with soul music led to a pivotal moment where her heart synchronized with the Sam Cooke classic, inspiring her to create music that resonates deeply with people’s emotions. Despite being Japanese, she has a soulful voice reminiscent of Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, combined with a strength of character forged through life experiences as an outsider and overcoming adversities. Nao’s impressive live vocal performances have achieved over 3.4 million views on a now-viral YouTube video. She has performed solo at prestigious venues like Blue Note New York and London Jazz Cafe. She has participated in major festivals like the Java Jazz Festival in Asia and the Capital Jazz Fest in the USA, making a mark internationally. Nao is the first Japanese artist to reach the 32nd spot on the Billboard UAC chart. Her collaborations with veteran artists like John Batiste, Nathan East, Eric Roberson, and Mamas Gun have garnered strong support, and she’s also worked with rising artists like Devin Morrison and Blue Lab Beats. In 2024, the release of her highly anticipated 5th album and a world tour are eagerly awaited.

Nobody Chase Me

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A Message for the Future Echoing Across the Skies of the World: Lead Track from Highly Anticipated Album ‘Flow’ Completed with Jarreau Vandal
The second collaboration with charismatic beatmaker/producer Jarreau Vandal from Amsterdam, Netherlands, is now complete. ‘Free as a Bird’ is a key track from Nao Yoshioka’s new album ‘Flow.’ The song, themed around “freedom and liberation like a bird in flight,” reflects on the dream of a free future. This work showcases Jarreau’s signature modern take on the 80’s style, featuring ethereal synth tones and a bright, groovy synth bass, blending POPS, R&B, and 80’s SOUL to create a pleasant groove. Inspired by Jarreau’s track, Nao’s soulful yet elegant and vibrant voice, reminiscent of the birth of life itself, complements the melody and delicate lyrics she quickly wrote. The scat sections within the song, combined with Jarreau’s track, evoke the image of birds freely soaring in the sky.
Nao Yoshioka, a Japanese R&B/SOUL singer with a strong identity in the global music scene, has increased her international recognition by participating in a festival in Singapore in May and an IG reel with the French human beatbox crew Berywam, garnering 150 million views. Her long-awaited fifth album, ‘Flow,’ is set to release on June 28. Following release parties in Tokyo and Osaka, solo performances in London, two UK festivals, and concerts in Berlin and the Netherlands have already been scheduled. Stay tuned for her global activities post-album release.

[Upcoming Shows]
7/18: Billboard Live Osaka (JP)
7/20: Blue Note Tokyo (JP)
7/27: Secret Garden Party Festival (UK)
8/1: OMEARA London (UK)
8/3: Good Vibrations Society Festival (UK) 
8/9: Gretchen, Berlin (DE)
11/6: TivoliVredenburg CloudNine, Utrecht (NL)
11/7: Melkweg Amsterdam [Mamas Gun (Support)] (NL)  

[Bio]
A contemporary soul singer with a powerful voice and expressive skills refined in New York, this artist blends a modern taste distinct from a laid-back style yet deeply rooted in history. Born in Japan and having moved to New York alone, Nao’s encounter with soul music led to a pivotal moment where her heart synchronized with the Sam Cooke classic, inspiring her to create music that resonates deeply with people’s emotions. Despite being Japanese, she has a soulful voice reminiscent of Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, combined with a strength of character forged through life experiences as an outsider and overcoming adversities. Nao’s impressive live vocal performances have achieved over 3.4 million views on a now-viral YouTube video. She has performed solo at prestigious venues like Blue Note New York and London Jazz Cafe. She has participated in major festivals like the Java Jazz Festival in Asia and the Capital Jazz Fest in the USA, making a mark internationally. Nao is the first Japanese artist to reach the 32nd spot on the Billboard UAC chart. Her collaborations with veteran artists like John Batiste, Nathan East, Eric Roberson, and Mamas Gun have garnered strong support, and she’s also worked with rising artists like Devin Morrison and Blue Lab Beats. In 2024, the release of her highly anticipated 5th album and a world tour are eagerly awaited.

Free as a Bird feat. Jarreau Vandal

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This is track two from Jai Adam's three song EP titled, Jealousy And Insecurity. This track is produced by Mr. So Lowkey. https://bit.ly/3ytzzgF

Jealousy And Insecurity

Jai Adams - Sending​.​.​.

Jai Adams - Sending (Produced By Mr. So Lowkey)

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Tokyo ✈️  New York, Soul Singer
New album 'Flow" https://naoyoshioka.lnk.to/flow

A contemporary soul singer with a powerful voice and expressive skills refined in New York, Nao Yoshioka blends modern influences with a sound deeply rooted in soul history. Born in Japan, she moved to New York alone, where a transformative encounter with soul music led her to connect deeply with Sam Cooke’s timeless classic, inspiring her to create music that resonates with raw emotion. Though Japanese, her rich, soulful voice recalls legends like Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, combined with a strength forged through life experiences as an outsider overcoming adversity.

Nao’s captivating live performances have amassed over 4.5 million views on a viral YouTube video. She has headlined iconic venues like Blue Note New York and London’s Jazz Cafe and performed at major festivals worldwide, including Java Jazz Festival, Music Matters Live in Singapore, Capital Jazz Fest in the U.S., and SXSW Sydney in Australia.

She became the first Japanese artist to reach No. 32 on the Billboard UAC chart. Her collaborations span industry icons like Jon Batiste, Nathan East, Eric Roberson, and Mamas Gun, as well as rising stars like Devin Morrison and Blue Lab Beats. In 2024, she released her fifth album, “Flow,” followed by a European tour with stops in the UK and Germany. Most recently, in early 2025, she completed a successful three-city U.S. tour in New York, Philadelphia, and Annapolis and announced upcoming performances in Asia and Europe.

Nao Yoshioka continues to push boundaries in the global soul scene, bridging cultures and inspiring listeners with her deeply personal and heartfelt artistry.

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Founded in 1996 by Peter Adarkwah, Barely Breaking Even (BBE Music) started life as a London club night, taking its name from the eponymous Disco record by the Universal Robot Band.

The label grew from the vibrant early 90's club scene with its first release, Stop & Listen compiled by Dr Bob Jones in 1996, opening the door to iconic series' such as All Back To Mine & Late Nite Tales.

A tonne of releases followed, ranging from Disco to Funk, Jazz to House. In the year 2000, the label celebrated Masters at Work's 10th Anniversary with a mighty box set that featured near 80 tracks.

A year later BBE Music spawned the Beat Generation Series of artist albums, notably introducing J Dilla (Welcome 2 Detroit) & a young Will.I.Am's first solo outing, alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, Madlib & DJ Spinna, all of whom contributed to this seminal set of long players.

A quarter of a century and well over 500 titles later, having worked with Mark Ronson, Roy Ayers, Questlove, Hugh Masekela, DJ Premier, Dimitri from Paris, Joey Negro, Kon, RZA, Laurent Garnier, Black Coffee, DJ Shadow, David Rodigan and John Morales among many others, BBE Music looks to the future, celebrating its rich heritage while continuing to release a bounty of fresh titles.

The label’s most recent projects include an expansive reissue series from pioneering Nigerian label Tabansi, new imprint ‘Batakari’ in association with Boddhi Satva and the critically acclaimed ‘J Jazz’ Japanese Jazz multi-album project, not to mention the recent landmark 500th label release: a brand new version of 'Barely Breaking Even', featuring Leroy Burgess, Patrick Adams and Louie Vega.

In 2021 BBE Music is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the label is offering up some special projects, from the 20th Anniversary edition of J Dilla’s ‘Welcome 2 Detroit’, through David Bowie tribute album ‘Modern Love’, to a special new ‘Worldwide’ compilation from old friend Gilles Peterson. BBE Music will also be looking to the future with more exciting original artist projects, plus merch collaborations events and more...

An eclectic musical soul enjoying all walks of music from Metal, Trance, Blues, Big Band to his personal passion for Hip Hop, R&B and Funk Soul. DjiBAY bleeds music and yearns to entertain, "To be behind those tables is liberating, I have the power to curate emotion, to make people cry, smile, and dance. What I do is therapeutic, it heals and merges memories and love to the soul." -DJiBAY

This desire to curate moments unmatched by time has led to nearly a 20 year career performing at weddings, local clubs, private, and corporate events in venues across Northern & Southern California. DjiBAY with his unique name, brand and style is simply focused on sharing his therapy with the world. Curating experiences unmatched by his peers along with his knack for innovation and his pioneering entrepreneurial spirit has placed him in the company of some of the industries finest and he has only just begun.

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