The latest instalment from Yoruba’s mystery man Afefe Iku takes us out of the jungle and into the mountains, where syncopated analogue rhythms dance alongside electric melodies surrounding a caravan of textures and reflection. Not much else needs to be said about this one except that it’s either for you or not, and if it is then enjoy and elevate.

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Afefe Iku - Beyond Geography

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Afefe Iku - Apollo 11 ft. Osunlade

Released 6.05.2013
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In anticipation of the CD release of Osunlade’s forthcoming artist album ‘A Man With No Past Originating The Future’ – due early summer 2013 – Yoruba Records presents four stunning and varied remixes of one of the original tracks - Osunlade’s mesmerising ‘Camera Shy - committed to a lovely piece of 180g vinyl.Multi-instrumentalist Osunlade’s original version is a heady electronic track laced with soaring operatic vocals and layer upon layer of woody percussion. Osunlade’s own vocal also features and it is impossible to escape the signature Yoruba funk rooted in the Minneapolis sound.
Here Yoruba’s selection of remixes take things in an altogether more club orientated direction by way of Detroit, Naples, New Jersey and Berlin.

Andres’ stripped down affair delivers a heavy kick offset with the Detroit native’s signature cut up strings and a funky walking bass.

Alex and Chris layer percussive elements over a rich backdrop of vibes and naturalistic atmosphere to create a sumptuous and lush rework perfectly at home on the label. Justin Imperiale’s remix is equally at home on Yoruba, focusing on powerful syncopated rhythms and swelling synth stabs to create a big, immersive remix packed with fuzzy emotions.

Berlin based Oskar Offermann finishes off proceedings with his stunningly hard-edged remix focused intently on the dance floor. The original melody line sits perfectly on a bed of subtle, dark stings and stabs of electronic noise to create those ghostly dance floor moments.

Osunlade - Camera Shy (Justin Imperiale Mix) Clip

Album released: 17th June
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With roots planted very much in the early jazz and soul influences of his formative years, A Man With No Past Originating The Future is the latest album from Osunlade, one of the most creative and versatile producers and artists of his generation. 

Released earlier this year on vinyl (twice sold out following an initial repress) but now finally seeing a digital release, A Man With No Past Originating The Future has been a long time in the making. Recorded over the course of three years, the project originally started out as an “ambient experiment” but changed direction over the album’s incubation. “The initial influence of the album was my love for ambient music” says Osunlade of the project “putting textures together that were ambient based. But of course soul and jazz came into play during the making of it. The premise of it was just to make something that was a bit more ethereal and ambient in sound, but it took another turn as I started working on it.”

“The initial influence of the album was my love for ambient music” says Osunlade of the project “putting textures together that were ambient based. But of course soul and jazz came into play during the making of it. The premise of it was just to make something that was a bit more ethereal and ambient in sound, but it took another turn as I started working on it.”

As a complete album, it’s difficult to sum up its ambience; as overt as some of its influences at times are, it’s also a completely unique listening experience, each track contained therein bearing Osunlade’s unmistakable mark. His voice – as ever – has a strong role to play, whether breathily harmonious (‘Quiet Departures’) or subtly, mechanically manipulated (‘Human Beings’) it is as distinctive as ever, and lends a cohesive  quality to the whole.

A Man With… is the next evolutionary step in the musical career of a true original and further proof – if any was needed – of Osunlade’s seemingly endless creative talent. 

Album Tracklist

1.	Osunlade - The Realm Of Difference
2.	Osunlade - Eclipse
3.	Osunlade - Human Beings
4.	Osunlade - Quiet Departures
5.	Osunlade featuring Supreme - Sour The Plan
6.	Osunlade - Luna Moth
7.	Osunlade  - Camera Shy
8.	Osunlade - Vessel
9.	Osunlade - Satellite Beneath The Stars
10.	Osunlade - Goddess
11.	Osunlade - Conversations With Myself
12.	Osunlade - Looking Through The Crowds




Osunlade - Luna Moth

Yoruba Records has been a force in the dance music scene since its first release in 1999. Operated by acclaimed artist, producer Osunlade. Yoruba was founded on the ideals of the beliefs of Ifa and has given us some of the most consistent and diverse music ranging from deep house to soulful jazz. The focus is always great song writing and uncompromising production. Although dance has been its core in the past, the label has stretched out and experimented with jazz, soul and alternative electronic releases. Still considered the go to label for simply good music, Yoruba has survived and transformed as the times change. With an array of artists offering completely different styles, Yoruba is about integrity. From conception, the label’s spiritual connection has been its priority. Guided by the energies and vibrations allowing ones passion to create not only classics but honest music that reflect the soul of each artist. With more than 300 releases we continue to push the boundaries within ourselves and hope the music follows suit.

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