9/29/2017

IBEYI: Listen to Ash, out today on XL | "(Ibeyi) deliver a distinctive blend of pop, R&B, and electronica on their mesmerizing second album.”


 
 







 
"Ibeyi makes music that is as exhilarating as it is meaningful, in a rhythmically rich world wholly it's own” 
NPR

"If there was ever a visual for the restorative 
powers of heritage, it’s this.
– Remezcla 

"(Ibeyi) deliver a distinctive blend of pop, R&B, and electronica on their mesmerizing second album.” 
-Entertainment Weekly

 "Ibeyi’s ability to conjure intimacy 
and vulnerability endures” 
Pitchfork

Today Ibeyi will release Ash, the follow-up to their globally acclaimed, self-titled debut album (2015) which earned the twins fans and collaborators in some of the most iconic and crucial artists of today including Beyoncé and Alvin Ailey. Ash, a more visceral and potent political statement, is firmly rooted in Afro-Cuban culture and history and finds itself entirely concerned with Ibeyi’s present: Who Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi are, what’s important to them, and how they live today, especially given that the spheres, both personally and politically, are entirely different from when Ibeyi was recorded. The twelve track album includes appearances from Michelle ObamaKamasi Washington, Mala Rodriguez, Chilly Gonzales, and  Meshell Ndegeocello. The album art, included below, was created by French street artist JR.

To celebrate the release of Ash, Ibeyi will set out on a global tour this October.  Kicking off on September 30 in France, the tour will extend across continents ending on November 19 in North America. Ibeyi’s live performance is mesmerizing and not to be missed and as Los Angeles’ KCRW explained, “there is a remarkable power to what they do.”  

IBEYI music videos from Ash:
        “Deathless”                      “Me Voy”          “I Wanna Be Like You"
Ibeyi - Deathless feat. Kamasi Washington  Ibeyi - Me Voy feat. Mala Rodriguez  Ibeyi - I Wanna Be Like You   

SEAL RELEASES “I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM STANDARDS TODAY

SEAL RELEASES “I’VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM STANDARDS TODAY
 
STANDARDS TO BE AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 10 VIA REPUBLIC RECORDS

LISTEN HERE: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkin
 

Today, British soul legend Seal releases new song “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” from upcoming album Standards available November 10 via Republic Records.  An artist who’s been at the top of his game throughout his 30-year career, Seal’s 10th studio albumbreathes life into iconic hits, paying tribute to legends including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone. Listen to “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” HERE.
 

WATCH SEAL’S ‘STANDARDS’ ALBUM TRAILER:
https://youtu.be/3i7pnjLP38w

ABOUT SEAL:
Much like the legends who originally popularized them, Seal sounds right at home singing the classics that comprise his tenth studio album and first for Republic Records, Standards—arriving November 10, 2017. Led by the single “Luck Be A Lady,” the London-born and Los Angeles-based four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning icon imbues all 14 tracks with his singular sense of soul. Undeniably, the performances stand out as show-stopping, stunning, and signature Seal. Standards continues a tradition of storied performances that began way back in 1991 when his voice drove Adamski’s 1991 club smash “Killer” followed by his own Top 10 hit “Crazy.” On the heels of his stunning debut album, he went on to win the prestigious BRIT Award for “Best British Male” in 1992, while hits like “Kiss From a Rose,” memorably included on the Batman Forever soundtrack, earned him multiple GRAMMY® awards and global esteem. An established superstar, with worldwide album sales exceeding 30 million, his 2015 studio offering 7 reunited him with longtime collaborator, producer Trevor Horn. It yielded the hit “Every Time I’m With You” and earned widespread critical acclaim.

Beyond the stage and studio, his influence permeates multiple facets of pop culture. Following three popular stints on The Voice Australia, he returned as a coach for the 2017 season to much fan enthusiasm. However, everything stems from the music. Standards solidifies Seal’s stature among history’s biggest, boldest, and best voices as he leaves his mark on the songs that have defined one generation after another.

Seal “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” 
Main / Landing Page: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkin

iTunes: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/itunes
Apple Music: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/applemusic
Spotify: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/spotify
Google Play: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/google-play
Amazon: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/amazonmp3
TIDAL: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/tidal
Deezer: https://Seal.lnk.to/IveGotYouUnderMySkinDL/deezer


STANDARD EDITION TRACKLISTING:
 
  1. Luck Be A Lady
  2. Autumn Leaves
  3. I Put A Spell on You
  4. They Can’t Take That Away From Me
  5. Anyone Who Knows What Love Is
  6. Love For Sale
  7. My Funny Valentine
  8. I’ve Got You Under My Skin
  9. Smile
  10. I’m Beginning To See The Light (featuring The Puppini Sisters)
  11. It Was A Very Good Year


DELUXE EDITION TRACKLISTING:
 
  1. Luck Be A Lady
  2. Autumn Leaves
  3. I Put A Spell on You
  4. They Can’t Take That Away From Me
  5. Anyone Who Knows What Love Is
  6. Love For Sale
  7. My Funny Valentine
  8. I’ve Got You Under My Skin
  9. Smile
  10. I’m Beginning To See The Light (featuring The Puppini Sisters)
  11. It Was A Very Good Year
  12. The Nearness of You
  13. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
  14. Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)

RIDE @ Fonda Theatre // 12.19.24 // THE PORTABLE INFINITE

All photos taken by Martin Worster