Name: Desire
Brand: Desire Marea

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: Yes

Catalogue number

CDSTUMM467

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Card Pack with 16 Page Lyric Booklet.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-08-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863053208

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes / Signed copies: No

Bonus disc: No

STUMM467

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White

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

With Lyric Booklet.

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5400863053192

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / white

LSTUMM467

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Clear

[r19765714]

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Extended format: Yes

With Lyric Booklet in PVC Sleeve (Exclusive to the Rough Trade Version)

1500

5400863054373

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes / Signed copies: No / clear

Artist

Desire Marea

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Mute

Albums of the Year 2021

Desire Marea is a groundbreaking artist known for their unique blend of music and performance art. With a captivating stage presence and powerful vocals, they have quickly gained recognition as an influential figure in the music industry.
Originally from Durban, South Africa, Desire Marea draws inspiration from their cultural heritage and personal experiences to create thought-provoking and emotive music. Their lyrics delve into themes of identity, sexuality, and social justice, making them a voice for marginalized communities.
As one half of the dynamic duo FAKA, Desire Marea has garnered critical acclaim for their genre-defying sound that seamlessly fuses elements of electronic music with traditional African rhythms. Their innovative approach to music has earned them numerous accolades and a dedicated fan base worldwide.

Please note, some Mute issues also carry an EMI logo. This is not a label and EMI should not be added as a label, it instead indicates that Mute was part of the EMI Group.

Founded in 1978 by [a=Daniel Miller], Mute (also known as [l36339]) releases various forms of music, with an emphasis on electronic and experimental pop. In May 2002 the label was acquired by the [l=EMI Group]. In 2010 Miller did an agreement with EMI to handle Mute as an independent label again, licensing the trademark from EMI via his company [l=Mute Artists Ltd.], but EMI kept the rights over Mute's back catalogue. After the EMI Group was dissolved, in 2012 [l206061] acquired [l636]'s back catalogue.

Branch offices exist in Germany ([l168349]) and in North America ([l36296]). 

Mute has spawned many regional and special-interest sublabels, some of which are still active. One offshoot, [l=Parallel Series], even became independent of [l636] Mute also operates Mute Bank Mail Order, which sells the label's merchandise directly to consumers. Mute Bank published two issues of [i]Mute Statement[/i], a softcover book that details the entire discography of the label and includes band profiles and photos of release artwork.

Another label strongly associated with Mute is [l=Toast Hawaii], run by [a=Depeche Mode]'s [a=Andrew Fletcher].

Label code: [b]LC 05834[/b] / [b]LC 5834[/b]

‘[b]P[/b]’, included to the catalog numbers,
generally stand for promo copies.
‘[b]L[/b]’, included to the catalog numbers,
generally stand for limited editions.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

Newly signed to Mute for the physical release of critically acclaimed album Desire, serving as a captivating introduction to the singular and multi-faceted world of Kwazulu-natal born, multi-disciplinary artist Desire Marea. Includes the singles ‘You Think I’m Horny’ and ’Tavern Kween’. Desire is from Durban and is a founding member of South African arts collective FAKA, who partnered with Versace to soundtrack their S/S 19 menswear show and were included in the Vogue World 100 and Dazed 100 lists. The sound mixes glitch pop and beats with laidback R&amp;B and sublime vocals.

The album has appearances from South African artists such as Sanele Ngubane, Pasja Sneijder, Nonku Phiri, Hlasko, Simon Wolfson, Gabriel Wolfson, and Gyre, who were invited to contribute as co-producers, featured artists and composers. Desire mentions Alice Coltrane, Princess Magogo and Meredith Monk as their pillars of inspiration, not only because they made great music but also because their works have had cultural impact. Desire wishes to further contribute to the progression of Black Queer Art, while further growing their practice as a creative healer. 

For fans of Serpentwithfeet, Moses Sumney, Yves Tumor and Against All Logic. 

Nezimakade (Live at Alliance Française Ethekwini)

1 You Think I'm Horny 2 Uncle Kenny 3 Tavern Kween 4 Zibuyile Izimakade

Desire

Music GB

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