Ekundayo Inversions
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Limited LP :Â Indies Only Clear Red Vinyl
LP : Standard Black Vinyl
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There has always been a Reggae inÂuence in the music of El Michels Affair. From their cover of âHung Up On My Babyâ done in a Reggae style, to the general sound and approach that permeates Leonâs production style. While recording Baileyâs 2020 Ekundayo album, they did some straight forward reggae tunes inspired by different eras alongside some modern R&B tracks that would ât more comfortably next to Frank Ocean than Jacob Miller. It is this same notion that old and new can live so comfortably together that birthed the idea of Ekundayo Inversions.
Traditional dub came out of reggae in the late 60s and early 70s when pioneers like King Tubby and Lee Perry started taking the multi track recordings of songs and running them back through the board adding effects and additional instrumentation. These recordings are called âdubsâ or âversionsâ and are typically instrumentals with Âourishes of vocals from the original tracks.
El Michels decided to use the blueprints left behind and make something using the inÂuences of today. He wound up straying so far from the traditional format that it didnât seem right to use the word âDubâ, hence Ekundayo Inversions. All the songs are tied together by WhatsApp messages between Leon and Liam that perfectly narrate the story of this record and their working relationship.
One of the highlights on Ekundayo Inversions is a guest appearance from the legendary Lee âScratchâ Perry on the âUgly Truthâ version. L$P switches between singing and talking, proclaiming his powers one minute and playing with the trackâs title the next. On âAwkward take. 2â Leon takes one of the most experimental songs from Ekundayo and actually straightens it out. A track that once seemed to be Âoating in space has now been anchored by the addition of drums and bass. âFadedâ, a version of âPaper Tigerâ, is given the full EMA treatment with the addition of emotive horns over an uncomfortably sparse rhythm track peppered with Liamâs voice drenched in delay and echo.
âChampionsâ features a verse from Black Thought of The Roots and halfway through, El Michels sends the rhythm section 50 years back. At the end of the day, Ekundayo Inversions is a testament to how strong the original songs are. Whether theyâre in a R&B style, reggae style, stripped down to their bare bones, or loaded with production, the songs will move you.
Tracklist
SIDE A:
1. Conquer & Divide
feat. Black Thought
2. Amazing Woman
3. Angel Face
4. Walk With Me
5. No One Else
6. King
SIDE B:
1. Ugly Truths feat. Lee Scratch Perry
2. I Love NY
3. Superstar
4. Awkward (Take 2)
5. Lucky Man
6. Faded
Soundwave
https://youtu.be/62y33mJq6P8
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Product Info
Limited LP :Â Indies Only Clear Red Vinyl
LP : Standard Black Vinyl
More Info
There has always been a Reggae inÂuence in the music of El Michels Affair. From their cover of âHung Up On My Babyâ done in a Reggae style, to the general sound and approach that permeates Leonâs production style. While recording Baileyâs 2020 Ekundayo album, they did some straight forward reggae tunes inspired by different eras alongside some modern R&B tracks that would ât more comfortably next to Frank Ocean than Jacob Miller. It is this same notion that old and new can live so comfortably together that birthed the idea of Ekundayo Inversions.
Traditional dub came out of reggae in the late 60s and early 70s when pioneers like King Tubby and Lee Perry started taking the multi track recordings of songs and running them back through the board adding effects and additional instrumentation. These recordings are called âdubsâ or âversionsâ and are typically instrumentals with Âourishes of vocals from the original tracks.
El Michels decided to use the blueprints left behind and make something using the inÂuences of today. He wound up straying so far from the traditional format that it didnât seem right to use the word âDubâ, hence Ekundayo Inversions. All the songs are tied together by WhatsApp messages between Leon and Liam that perfectly narrate the story of this record and their working relationship.
One of the highlights on Ekundayo Inversions is a guest appearance from the legendary Lee âScratchâ Perry on the âUgly Truthâ version. L$P switches between singing and talking, proclaiming his powers one minute and playing with the trackâs title the next. On âAwkward take. 2â Leon takes one of the most experimental songs from Ekundayo and actually straightens it out. A track that once seemed to be Âoating in space has now been anchored by the addition of drums and bass. âFadedâ, a version of âPaper Tigerâ, is given the full EMA treatment with the addition of emotive horns over an uncomfortably sparse rhythm track peppered with Liamâs voice drenched in delay and echo.
âChampionsâ features a verse from Black Thought of The Roots and halfway through, El Michels sends the rhythm section 50 years back. At the end of the day, Ekundayo Inversions is a testament to how strong the original songs are. Whether theyâre in a R&B style, reggae style, stripped down to their bare bones, or loaded with production, the songs will move you.
Tracklist
SIDE A:
1. Conquer & Divide
feat. Black Thought
2. Amazing Woman
3. Angel Face
4. Walk With Me
5. No One Else
6. King
SIDE B:
1. Ugly Truths feat. Lee Scratch Perry
2. I Love NY
3. Superstar
4. Awkward (Take 2)
5. Lucky Man
6. Faded
Soundwave
https://youtu.be/62y33mJq6P8
