After a 6 year self imposed exile in Paris,France Akin Yai returns to the contemporary music scene with his latest full length offering 'We Are Leaders Not Saints' out Dec.9th on indie French label EAW.
The record is a genre-bending self portrait journey through the heart and mind of an artist absolutely compelled to sonically bare all. The album is a reflection of Yai's life,experiences,encounters in Paris the city of lights, and one of the cultural Meccas of the world.
WALNS is a refreshingly forward sonic contribution to the modern Romantic Movement. The record was written and recorded in Paris,France except for 2 songs(Just Coast,Coming To America) which were written and recorded in Portland,OR.
The album was entirely produced by Speck who provided a particular brand of perfect ethereal,sonic landscapes. Speck's careful fusion layerings of forward boom bap with new wave sensibilities citing everything from riddim vibes to Zouk nicely gives the record a dramatic,adventorous feel.
'We Are Leaders Not Saints' is a must have for all forward music enthusiasts.
Artist website: www.eawrecords.com
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