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Released Sept 15, 2023
CULTURAL CANVAS
- 1. Soft life (Radio Version)
- 2. Carry Go
- 3. Chilling
- 4. Konko
- 5. Dey for you master
- 6. Parara (Sax Appeal)
- 7. Undeniable
- 8. Wa Zo Bia
- 9. Igbala ft JJ Ransom Kuti
- 10. Soft Life (Extended version)
Description
The album is a celebration of African heritage and culture, drawing inspiration from the rich traditions of West and Southern Africa. It encompasses a diverse range of elements-messages, melodies, percussions, rhythms, lyrics, and songwriting styles-that pay homage to these regions. Additionally, the album serves as a journey towards self-discovery, urging listeners to focus on their inner selves and immediate surroundings. The album is very special to me because I created the opportunity to collaborate with my great great grandfather Josiah Jesse (J.J) Ransome Kuti on track 9. He wrote and recorded a song about deliverance called Igbala in the late 1800s. He wrote and composed many other popular Yoruba gospel songs in his time. The ideas came to me as a series of visions and dreams over the last few months - and I chose to offer a message that is true and pure and also serves humanity. I stem from a family that is known for serving their community through expression - and its an honor of mine to be able to collaborate with an ancestor in this time and space reality
Credits
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Produced by:
- Baba Kuboye, Fliptyce (Folorunsho Philips), Spiritual vibes (Bruno Aikore), Deo (Uwejeyah Obedience Efeoghene), Marvel Michael Otuya, DelB Basil Ayo, LUSSH (AYOTUNDE TUNDAY LAWAL)
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Engineered by:
- Baba Kuboye, Justin Collins, Michael Oloyede, Eben jazz
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Mastered by:
- Deo (Uwejeyah Obedience Efeoghene), Matthew Barnhart, Cochise Genet, Fliptyce (Folorunso Busayo Philips),
- Vocalists:
- Baba Kuboye (lead), Kiibaati Kuboye (backup), Josiah Ransome Kuti (backup), Onanuga Busayo Anne (backup)
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Musicians:
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Baba Kuboye (Saxophone Alto , Keys, percussion, Log drum, bass, Tenor Guitar, Saxophone Tenor)
Ogunniyi Babatunde Samson (saxophone alto)
Ik Asanga (Saxophone Alto)
Olanrewaju Ayodeji(keys)
Samuel Olaniran (percussion),
Adeyemi Olorunjuwonlo Ayomide (bass)
Akeju Owowonuola Sunday (trumpet)
Apara Timilehin Jeremiah (drums)
Akpasubi Miracle Ebosetale (drums)
Nwachukwu Jonathan Chimezie (solo guitar)
Bojoope Daniel Oluwafemi (Tenor Guitar)
Adelekan Emmanuel Oluwasegun (saxophone tenor)
Morakinyo Paul Akinkunmi (Trombone) - Creative Design:
- Casmir Ekechi (Album Cover) , Sweet Marc (Photography)
- Recording Locations:
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Echo lab, Denton, Dallas, Texas
Down 4 Whateva Entertainment Studios, Frisco, Texas
Harmonix music company,Ogba lagos, Nigeria