Name: The King
Brand: Anjimile

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4AD0575LPESIGNEDPOSTCARD

Colour

Yellow

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Discogs ID

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

With Postcard.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: Yes

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0191400057500

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Yellow LP | Signed Copy | Rough Trade Exclusive

4AD0575LP

Black

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format: No

2023-09-08

Signed copies: No

0191400057517

Black LP

4AD0575LPE

[r28227808]

Yellow LP

4AD0575CD

0191400057524

Artist

Anjimile

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Anjimile is a talented artist known for their unique blend of indie folk and soulful melodies. With heartfelt lyrics and captivating vocals, they have gained recognition for their introspective songwriting and powerful performances.
Born and raised in [location], Anjimile's musical journey began at a young age, influenced by a diverse range of genres including folk, R&B, and gospel. Their passion for music led them to pursue formal training in voice and guitar, honing their skills as a musician.
Over the years, Anjimile has released several critically acclaimed albums that showcase their artistic growth and evolution. Their music explores themes of identity, love, and personal experiences with vulnerability and authenticity.

The influential 4AD label was started in 1980 by music enthusiasts Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent with financial help from Beggars Banquet, whose record store chain the pair worked for. Originally called Axis, they released an initial series of four 7" singles before finding out that the name Axis was already being used by another label. They quickly came up with a new name, 4AD, inspired by typography on a flyer announcing their releases. Under Ivo Watts-Russell's guidance, drawing influence from other UK indie labels such as Beggars Banquet, Postcard Records and Factory, 4AD quickly established a unique identity thanks to both the cover designs of Vaughan Oliver/v23 and the label's unique numbering system.

In 1992, 4AD entered a highly publicized Stateside distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records, opening offices in New York headed up by Robin Hurley. The label was largely run from California for most of the decade after Ivo Watts-Russell moved to Los Angeles in the mid-90s. In November 1999 it was announced that Martin Mills had taken over as chairman and relocated its HQ to London.

Decoding their unique numbering system reveals various formats like mail-order only releases (4AD), LPs (CAD), MP3 downloads (EAD), posters (FAD), videos (VAD) and more. The numeric portion of their catalog numbers

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Anjimile Chithambo, better known as Anjimile, announces his new album, The King, his first full-length since 2020’s breakthrough Giver Taker.

Highlighting the artistic shift from Giver Taker to now, The King opens with a lofty, melodic choir, an intro that belies the song’s motives. Suddenly, sinister arpeggios interrupt the reverie, and the voices grow darkly serious. Deeply steeped in the confusion, grief, and rage of being Black in America, The King pushes back against the tired adage, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” hissing, “What don ’t kill you almost killed you// What don’t fill you//pains you// drains you.”

“If Giver Taker was an album of prayers, The King is an album of curses.” In his second album, Anjimile continues exploring what it means to be a Black trans person in America. The brutally honest reflection of 2020’s deadly summer is less reminiscent of the pink cloud of early sobriety and more rooted in the reality of seeing brutality with clear eyes. Drawing from influences ranging from religion, Phillip Glass, and lived experiences, the album is a grand step forward for Anjimile.

Nearly every sound you hear on The King comes from two instruments: an acoustic guitar and Anjimile’s own voice. Other than a few beautiful contributions from Justine Bowe, Brad Allen Williams, Sam Gendel, and James Krivchenia (Big Thief), the album is the result of a year in LA working intimately with Grammy and Juno winner Shawn Everett.&nbsp;

The King

Music GB

Discover The King by Anjimile on vinyl and CD. Limited edition, signed copies available. A powerful album exploring the Black trans experience in America. From 4AD label.