Name: Kuni
Brand: LNDFK

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BJLP35

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Colour

Black

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-04-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Kudos

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

708630008532

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Total Cap

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

Artist

LNDFK

Genre GB

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label GB

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.

LNDFK (aka Linda Feki) presents her groundbreaking debut album, Kuni on Brooklyn-based Bastard Jazz Recordings. Undeniably on the rise after her 2019 breakout performance at Primavera Sound, LNDFK has already caught the attention of Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Clash Magazine, Noisey, and Brooklyn Vegan (among many others) while being championed by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Tom Ravenscroft, and Jamz Supernova and landing spots on tastemaker playlists like Spotify's "Pollen" and "Fresh Finds." Kuni is a spellbinding exploration of dichotomies: Love &amp; Death (Eros &amp; Thanatos), Flower &amp; Fire, Delicacy &amp; Violence, Poetry &amp; Realism, Purification &amp; Destruction. These opposites are reified in the 10-track LPs multifarious and multifaceted sounds, elegantly meandering through a variety of styles and genres, spearheaded by Linda and features the production wizardry of Darrio Bassolino who co-wrote the album. LNDFK touches on experimental hip hop in two songs on the record (both of which were released as singles in 2021): "Don't Know I'm Dead or Not (feat. Chester Watson)" – track #4 – and "How Do We Know We're Alive (feat. Pink Siifu)" – track #9. Although they embrace a more hip hop-leaning sound, these songs by no means shy away from the exploratory theme, and feature two of the alt-rap scenes rising stars with Chester Watson and Pink Siifu who offer provocatively impressing verses, combining dense word play with unconventional flows. While these tracks may first appear to be outliers on the album, they are undeniably in tune with Kuni's message and sonic palette, acting as testaments to LNDFK's willingness to explore and experiment.

Kuni

Music GB