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Black Revolution

by Yao Bobby & Simon Grab

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Black Revolution (Instrumental) 02:57
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Ibaaku Remix 04:21
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about

Keeping up the pressure of last year's 'Diamonds' EP for LV, we are now ready to share first warning signs of <<Wum>> Yao Bobby & Simon Grab's debut full-length album, coming in 2021.

The pair have worked hard to keep up the momentum despite the lockdown making it difficult to travel between their home countries Togo and Switzerland - luckily dedication and timing made it possible for them to find time to record together and bounce across borders.

'Black Revolution' showcases a powerful continuation from Yao Bobby's politically charged, panafrica-promoting, anti-establishment, anti-colonial, black power lyrics.Yao's vocal energy is fuelled by Simon Grab's notorious 'no-input' production style.

Backing up Yao & Simon's sentiment with a rhythmic and melodic twist of the sonics in his very-own style, we are proud to offer a re-work of 'Black Revolution' by afro-futurist mad man Ibaaku, representing Dakar, Senegal.

It's a great feeling to connect musicians and listeners from all over the world with this project, and we hope you will spread the word by playing the music LOUD, wherever possible.

The vocal version and the Ibaaku remix are about to get pressed up on 7" vinyl for all wax-heads who want to spin it.
Feel free to put in a pre-order if you're feeling the vibes.

credits

released February 1, 2021

Lyrics & Vocals by Yao Amewonou
Music & Mix by Simon Grab
Remix by Ibaaku
Mastering by Dan Suter at Echochamber
Cover Art by David Schatz and Sereina Rothenberger at hammer
Photography by Cedrik Kouamé

Video Credits:
Video cut by Simon Grab
Video recorded by Sandra Akpavi and Yao Amewonou
Location: House of Slaves (Maison Woold), Agbodrafo, Togo.
Media Samples:
Cornel West on Democracy Now. June 1 2020
Kwame Nkrumah Independence Speech 1957
Black Lives Matter demonstrations worldwide 2020
Statues of Colombus, Colston and Leopold 2, finally pulled down in 2020

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Simon Grab Zurich, Switzerland

The co-founder of ganzerplatz soundstudios has been an active musician and producer in a wide range of musical contexts. As a composer and sound artist he produces music & sounddesign for feature films, documentaries, theatre and radio. In live performances and installations Simon Grab uses the venue as an acoustic playground. He likes exploring new grounds by negating existing borders. ... more

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