Releases from artist / Veröffentlichungen von : Lack Of Afro

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ltd 2021 repress - a wide ranging, eclectic and progressive musical outlook has always been the lack of afro approach. his latest material follows suit as he harnesses disparate musical styles ranging from funk, soul and hip-hop to create a contemporary yet vintage musical escapade of superb songs. on his 4th studio album for freestyle records, the influences, sounds and musical textures are more eclectic than ever. below, adam talks us through some of the his favourite moments on *music for adverts*.

multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and dj, adam gibbons (aka lack of afro) is back in considerable style with hello baby - his fifth studio record and the first lack of afro album to be released on his own loa records imprint.

as a multi instrumentalist, artist, producer, dj and in demand remixer, lack of afro (adam gibbons) has achieved a startling amount in the few years since his first freestyle releases. playing live and dj-ing across the world, producing and remixing everyone from tom jones, the pharcyde, the new mastersounds through to kraak & smaak. in 2011, as well as collaborating on an album project with eddie roberts of the new mastersounds, and having also produced and played on the jazz fm album of the week >colours<, by freestyle label mate frootful adam somehow found time to create what is, without doubt his strongest album yet >this time<.
as an introduction to this eclectic and progressive collection, freestyle records is proud to present the simply stunning single >a time for ...< which features wayne giddens smoky vocals on this mellow, sublime soulful outing. an accomplished songwriter, waynes own previous singles, >whatever i choose i lose< & >i ve changed my ways< have both enjoyed heavy rotation on bbc radio 2. this collaboration between these 2 multi talented musicians has resulted in this memorable and touching composition, and to contrast that the b side >numero seenko< is a club friendly, hard hitting funk tinged number that is totally exclusive to this single!

the simply stunning follow up to the highly acclaimed debut album press on, lack of afro combines his live musicianship, top notch studio production skills with rappers and vocalists into a skillful combination of compositions blending funk, hip hop and soul into a steamy stew of a breakbeat bonanza...

the lack of afro success story began after word spread to the freestyle records office about the sounds adam gibbons, multi instrumentalist, producer, re-mixer and dj was creating, freestyle records head honcho adrian gibson instantly signed him and released the massive debut single >wait a minute< and subsequent album >press on< which was hailed by idj magazine as >one of the greatest albums of the modern funk era<.
on this brand new seven track 12 inch >international< taken from the forthcoming album >my groove, your move< wax & herbal t rock the joint like men possesed, whilst on >closer to me< the amazing vocalist roxie ray (of dojo cuts) adds a bluesy, soulful touch that augments the signature lack of afro big beat bonanza. with instrumental and acapella cuts of both tracks rounding off this stunning return, its pretty certain that everyone will know that lack of afro is back and taking no prisoners!

2011 release from british producer / remixer / dj adam gibbons aka lack of afro. gibbons combines his live musicianship and top notch studio production skills with rappers and vocalists into a skillful combination of compositions blending funk, hip hop and soul into a steamy stew of a breakbeat bonanza. as a multi instrumentalist, in-demand producer and remixer, a dj with his finger on the cutting edge of contemporary sounds, and an ear tastefully cocked to the hippest soul, jazz and funk music from the 60s and 70s, gibbons has already established an unrivalled reputation as one of the most crucial names at work in funk and dance music today.

adam gibbons (lack of afro) has amassed an extensive and varied body of work. from his own recordings, featuring his multi instrumental skills, to producing, dj-ing and of course, remixing tracks by a huge range of different artists.