[ Album ]

Laroyê

Mainly recorded with a Zoom recorder in tiny apartments rather than the usual big studio set-up, the Laroyê serves as an audio diary of a traveling musician, exploring the rich heritage of afro-brasilian culture through samba, MPB and Candomblé. Mixing these with contemporary production techniques, broken beat, hip hop and afrobeat, the album is a contemporary homage to the classic Brazilian sound. From the samba rhythms of ‘Oya’ and bass-heavy, afro-brazilian ‘Agangatolú’, to the tight grooves and funky riffs of ‘Awo Osanyin’ and funk carioca-inspired ‘Guetto’ (Sou Favela), Àbáse takes us on a beautiful and soulful journey across his debut album. Recorded & produced by Szabolcs Bognar Mixed by Benjamin Tierney Mastered by Marco Pellegrino Cover design by Jason Vaz Cover collage by Exocé Kasongo aka Bantufuturist Cover painting by Raphael Cruz Oshu Records 2021