Name: Always With U
Brand: Bad Colours

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Catalogue number

BJLP38

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-11

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Supplier GB

Kudos

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Standard:20

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708630008662

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1 / Black / LP

Artist

Bad Colours

Genre GB

House / UK Garage

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Bastard Jazz

Bastard Jazz Recordings is a Brooklyn, NYC based boutique record label founded in 2001 by A&R and label head Aaron Schultz and Art Director Jay Marley. With a focus on *genre-defying* music, Bastard Jazz has become known for its diverse roster of talented artists who push the boundaries of traditional genres.

Since its inception, Bastard Jazz has been dedicated to showcasing innovative and groundbreaking music from around the world. The label's releases span a wide range of styles including *electronic*, *hip-hop*, *soul*, *funk*, and more.

With an emphasis on quality over quantity, Bastard Jazz prides itself on carefully curating each release to ensure that every track is a standout. From established acts to up-and-coming talent, the label's roster includes artists such as *Captain Planet*, *Lord Echo*, and *Potatohead People*. These musicians bring their unique perspectives and creative visions to the forefront, resulting in captivating and memorable music.

Bad Colours is back with his sophomore album, "Always With U," out on Bastard Jazz Recordings in November, 2022. The London-born, Maryland-raised, Brooklyn-based DJ, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist - aka Ibe Soliman - continues to build on the well-deserved acclaim from his 2021 debut LP, "PINK," as well as a slew of standalone singles and collaborations with the likes of Shabazz Palaces, Jarv Dee, and Stas THEE Boss.

"Always With U" sees Ibe further develop his talents as a songwriter and producer, while maintaining the signature balance of banging dance music and dense bars that he's quickly becoming known for. The album expands Ibe's role to a collaborator, band leader, and all-around star-of-the-show; it's certainly still a dance record, but there's also so much more. Live instrumentation accompanies every track, with the notable contributions of Nigerian bassist Akin-Alade Ogo heard across the album, as well as the NY-based saxophonist Carras Paton on the jazzy, upbeat house number, "Heartache + U."

The lead single, "Maybe I Should Move to LA," sees the proudly Brooklyn-based Bad Colours contemplate a move out West – an idea that came about following a trip to LA for the 20 Years of Bastard Jazz anniversary party (which he DJed) in November last year. Bright pads, a thumping four-on-the-floor beat, and a catchy vocal line make it the perfect accompaniment to a top-down joy-ride up PCH. The album's second single, "You Don't Know," features frequent collaborator and PNW darling Jarv Dee, as well as KAS and JVDE who have both been making waves in the Brooklyn scene (KAS for his work with Grammy- nominated producer Harmony Samuels featured on BET, and JVDE as the lead-singer of alternative band Blind Benny). "You Don't Know" turns up the heat with Jarv and KAS trading dense, rapid-fire verses over a high-tempo beat and detuned vocal; the kick cuts out for the bridge, replaced by syncopated keyboard stabs and JVDE's stacked vocals. "You Don't Know" is high-energy hip house at its finest: Super catchy and irresistibly dancey.

Always With U

Music GB