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Get It As You Move

Sai Galaxy

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Format: 12"

Cat No: SNDW12047

Release Date:  23 September 2022

Label:  Soundway

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5060571361820

Genres:  Dance  Disco  

  • Description

    As the name suggests, Sai Galaxy represents a star-studded cluster of artists from around the world - their varied styles colliding to form a refreshing fusion of classic Afrobeat, disco and West African funk.

    Drawing from the influence of 70s and 80s Nigerian artists such as Nkono Teles, Jake Sollo and Mike Umoh, the Sai Galaxy collective is on a mission to reproduce the analogue warmth and groove from those decades. Consequently, they lean heavily on 70s production techniques - free from the predictable rigidity of digital sequencing.

    Spearheaded by Australian multi-instrumentalist Simon Durrington (from Digital Afrika), the members include Olugbade Okunade - former trumpet player from Seun Kuti's Egypt 80 - as well as guests Gabriel Otu, Ray Lédon and Vanessa Baker.

    While the EP seeks to reflect 70s production, glimpses of contemporary elements can be found in the arrangements and harmonies, at times reminiscent of modern artists such as Lord Echo, Bosq and Voilaaa.

    As Durrington believes: "dance is vital to health and community". And with an EP that urges you to dance from start to finish, consider Sai Galaxy a cosmic tonic for the modern lifestyle.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Rendezvous Feat. Vanessa Baker
      • 2. Obio Feat. Gabriel Otu

      Side 2

      • 3. Don't Wanna Be Your Lover Feat. Raymond Lédon
      • 4. Get It In The Sun Feat. Olugbade Okunade