Name: All Werk Is Play
Brand: Werkha

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

FW241

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Colour

Black

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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

5050580771918

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Total Cap

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

Artist

Werkha

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

First Word

First Word is a London-based label that was established in 2003. With a team of dedicated professionals, including A&R expert Aly Gillani, label manager Bobby Bignell, and promo specialist Neil Bopperson, First Word has become a prominent player in the music industry.
Known for their innovative approach to music production and promotion, First Word has consistently delivered high-quality releases across various genres. Their diverse roster of talented artists spans from emerging talents to established names in the industry.
With an emphasis on nurturing creativity and supporting artists throughout their careers, First Word provides a platform for musicians to showcase their unique sound and connect with audiences worldwide. Whether you're a fan looking for fresh sounds or an artist seeking professional guidance, First Word is your go-to destination for all things music.

First Word Records is very pleased to bring you the sophomore album from Werkha, a 14-track double LP entitled All Werk Is Play.

Werkha hails from Manchester and has been releasing music for a decade, collaborating and remixing artists such as Quantic, Bryony Jarman-Pinto, Marcos Valles and Andrew Ashong. Werkha and his live band have been lighting up dancefloors in recent months at venues such as Low Four Studio in Manchester and The Jazz Cafe in London, with festival appearances locked for the Summer at the likes of We Out Here and Moovin. In past years, he has toured extensively with artists like Bonobo, Chet Faker and Mr Scruff.

In 2020, Werkha released The Rigour on First Word, and dropped Beat Tapestry in late 2021 on a limited cassette. All Werk Is Play marks Werkha's first full-length solo project since his debut album Colours Of A Red Brick Raft on Tru Thoughts in 2015, and sees this multi-talented musician produce a delightfully vibrant body of werk.

This album is predominantly a set of uptempo compositions from Werkha (real name Tom Leah), fusing analogue jazz-funk vibes with modern dance music sensibilities. Nestling somewhere between broken beat and breakbeat, Werkha has been nurturing his own unique sonics for some time; incorporating live horns &amp; wind instruments with bass, double-bass, harp and guitar, along with a selection of sweet squelchy synths and deliciously delectable drum programming.

All Werk Is Play

Music GB