Azekel takes us track-by-track by way of his aptly-titled ‘Sonic Incense’ EP – a sensual, religious, and smoldering seduction of the ears, the thoughts, and the soul.
Stream: “SAME WAYZ” – Azekel
The warmth is on in Azekel’s newest EP.
Inside the pulsating grooves and entrancing melodies of the artist’s newest providing is an open, aching coronary heart on fireplace; a physique baring all, pouring himself into his songs in such a method as to seize not simply the warmth of the second, however the burning inside his very being. An invite deep into the artist’s innermost depths, the aptly-titled Sonic Incense is an intimate and smoldering seduction of the ears, the thoughts, and the soul.
do i reply you?
so i stored you ready within the gray
its sedating if you say like this
swear i may of heard u name my identify
its intoxicating if you say it like this
all evening lengthy
stored you ready all evening
i’m obsessing all evening
and we go lacking all evening
ego dying all evening
i’m obsessing all evening
a lot ardour all evening
– “Ardour,” Azekel
Launched November 14th through Thunderlightning Recordings, SONIC INCENSE is an intoxicating return to the highlight for Azekel (the stage identify for Ademola Azekel Adesuyi). Following final yr’s acclaimed album Analyze Love, the Nigerian-born, London-raised singer, songwriter, and producer’s newest effort is a passionate indulgence of scorching, genre-bending sounds and intensely uncooked feelings.
“Analyze Love felt like a reset for me,” Azekel tells Atwood Journal. “This EP undoubtedly follows swimsuit, within the experimentation of groove and fusion of various sounds to make one thing recent however nonetheless nostalgic. The songs on this undertaking are extra sensual. I’ve been impressed by artists like Marvin Gaye who have been actually in a position to faucet into that vitality. It felt good to do that. Additionally, I strive extra rap/poetry on this undertaking, on songs like ‘SAME WAYZ’ and ‘RITUAL.’ It’s one thing I undoubtedly will incorporate as I proceed within the new music I create.”
Azekel candidly describes Sonic Incense as groovy, immersive, and “refreshingly unique.”
“It’s heavy vibes, like burning an incense stick,” he says with a smile. “The identify is sensible because it’s the way it sounds: It’s sensual, provocative, and religious. Quite a lot of the themes of the songs are round Love, Intercourse, and God. It’s humorous how combining this stuff are seen as a taboo, however while making the document, I discovered that they’re all interlinked.”
As he explains, the tracks themselves got here collectively at scattered moments all through the previous yr, however nonetheless got here collectively seamlessly.
“Quite a lot of the songs have been recorded while travelling; there was a whole lot of inspiration being lived and recorded,” he explains. “This document is lots freer than the music I’ve launched earlier than, the lyrics and manufacturing are much more provocative, the songs have totally different strands, textures, and generally genres, however the feeling, groove, and ambiance deliver Sonic Incense collectively. I’ve learnt to movement with it, trusting my instinct and the method.”
Highlights abound on the 16-minute journey from “RITUAL” to “PASSION.” Whereas every observe has its personal themes and material, the document as a complete feels sure collectively by way of a transcendent, spellbinding intimacy: From the hot-on-the-mic nature of Azekel’s vocal efficiency to the deep sweat of his grooves and the sheer ardour and vulnerability of his lyrics, Sonic Incense stays unapologetically and undeniably true to its identify.
“I like all the songs and the way various, but related they’re,” Azekel says on the subject of favorites. “‘Ritual’ is unquestionably a private spotlight; I feel it ticks the containers of sounding traditional concurrently being recent.”
Whether or not you’re a sucker for the specific, scorching warmth of “SAME WAYZ” and “JARA,” or extra favor the buttery sounds of “SMOOTH” and “PASSION,” Sonic Incense has somewhat one thing for everybody – and a lot of seductive, smoldering saxophones, which is just ever a very good factor!
Expertise the total document through our beneath stream, and peek inside Azekel’s Sonic Incense EP with Atwood Journal as he goes track-by-track by way of the music and lyrics of his newest launch!
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Stream: ‘SONIC INCENSE’ – Azekel
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Ritual
A deep exploration of affection’s all-consuming nature, capturing its intense, nearly obsessive, ritualistic elements. Azekel dives into the highly effective grip that zeal can have on one’s life.
Love Potion
A genre-blending collaboration with Nigerian artist Falana, combining R&B and Afrobeats with candy, sensual melodies. The observe celebrates inventive synergy and pays homage to highly effective feminine artistry.
Similar Wayz
A steamy, uncooked soul observe that includes a Dilla-inspired hip-hop beat and bluesy guitars, with Azekel’s spoken-word rap and gritty vocals. It explores need, longing, and the hypnotic pull of true connection.
Easy
A lush, haunting observe, enriched by the violin of award-winning classical artist Yury Revich. Azekel’s vocals glide over wealthy instrumentation, celebrating sensuality, ardour, and the fantastic thing about intimacy.
Jara
Impressed by Azekel’s Nigerian roots, “Jara” refers back to the Yoruba idea of giving one thing additional, embodying a way of generosity and cultural pleasure.
Ardour
Recorded in Azekel’s house studio, this observe delves into love’s addictive and intense facet, exploring themes of ardour, obsession, and the complexities of emotional connection.
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SONIC INCENSE
an EP by Azekel