‘Rebirth’ is simply a stunning neo soul, jazz and world music album.
Osunlade is an inimitable artist, a highly creative individual that brings together all of his passions art, music and life together with every project he undertakes. A classically trained musician, he takes inspiration from his travels and his philosophies taking time to learn the local instruments and master their sounds. Deeply spiritual, his music reflects his life, loves and experiences.
In 1999 he founded Yoruba. Recognised as one of the most important dance labels worldwide, Yoruba is purely a source of music created to elevate the spirit and embodies everything Osunlade represents.
Rebirth is his fourth solo artist album, a collection of tracks that he has worked on from as early as 1994 and has revisited remixed and perfected over time. The result is a deeply personal, acoustic album, completely different, full of passion and emotion that can be played anywhere.
This album is a superb showcase for his eclectic sound beyond dance music – spanning Soul, Jazz, House and World music. Solely written, produced, arranged and sung by Osunlade himself and recorded with a live 9 piece band, this unique artist album heralds a new era as an all round artist.
Highlights include the previously released ‘The Dating Game’ as well as ‘Butterfly’ with its jazz and soul influence, tipped as the first single release from the album as well as the more danceable ‘Break It Down’.
1. All My Tears (Osunlade)
Voices, Drums & Bass by Osunlade
Guitar by Franco Chirivi
Cello by Yoruba Soul Orchestra
2. Butterfly (Osunlade, J. Abney)
Piano, Drums, Minimoog & Voices by Osunlade
Guitar by Franco Chiviri
Congas by Gabriele Poso
Sax by Emamuelle Coluccia
Trumpet by Andrea
Trombone by Monkey Bone
Electric Bass by Luca
3. Compatible (Osunlade)
Voices, Whistle, Wurlitzer, Percussion, Drums & Synths by Osunlade
Guitar by Dwayne Carter
Strings by Yoruba Soul Orchestra
4. Paint Me A Picture (Osunlade)
Drums & Voices by Osunlade
Electric & Acoustic Piano by Kalvin Dobbins
Electric Bass by Lincoln Calvin
Guitar by Dwayne Carter
Congas by Rafael de Oliveira e Moraes
Sax by Emanuelle Coluccia
5. Break It Down (Osunlade)
Voices, Drums, FX, Samples, Piano & Electric Bass by Osunlade
6. The Dating Game (Osunlade)
Rhodes, Drums, Mini-Moog, Percussion, Arp Strings & Voices by
Osunlade
7. Willin (Osunlade)
Voices, Electric Piano, Batter Drum & Synths by Osunlade
Guitar by Franco Chiviri
Batter Mute Tom by Gabriele Poso
8. Glide (Oregon, Osunlade)
Voices, Guitar, Moog, Drums by Osunlade
Percussion by Colin Walcott
Oboe & Sax by Paul Mandless
Piano by Ralph Towner
Bass by Glen Moore
9. Complacent (Osunlade)
Voices & Percussion by Osunlade
Guitar by Franco Chiviri
Strings by Yoruba Soul Orchestra
10. Patchouli (Osunlade)
Voices, Electric Bass, Drums, Handclaps & Synths by Osunlade
11. Umakemesmile (Osunlade)
Voices, Drums, Electric Piano, Guitar, Minimoog & Percussion by Osunlade
12. The Fiction (Gareth’s Song) (Osunlade)
Voices, Guitar, Bass, Electric Piano, Percussion & Drums by Osunlade
Vibes, Horns & Strings by Yoruba Soul Orchestra
13. Nothing More (Osunlade)
Voices, FX, Minimoog, Piano & Acoustic Guitar by Osunlade
Strings by Yoruba Soul Orchestra
All Songs Written, Produced & Performed by Osunlade (except where indicated)
Published by Yoruba Peoples Music
Strings Arranged by Osunlade
Strings Performed by Yoruba Soul Orchestra
Recorded & Mixed @ The Sanctuary,New York, The I’lle, Puerto Rico & Oya’s House, Santorini by Osunlade
Mastered by Duncan Cowell at Sound Mastering, London
Copyright 2009 Yoruba Records