Name: Zero
Brand: CKtrl

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

OHX002

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Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r24981976]

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-10-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

RTUK

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5056321659156

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Total Cap

1 / 12" / Black / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

CKtrl

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Touching Bass

CKtrl is a talented artist known for his unique blend of electronic and jazz music. With influences ranging from Duval Timothy to Rosie Lowe, CKtrl has created a distinct sound that captivates listeners. His music combines intricate beats with soulful melodies, creating an immersive experience for the audience.
Having collaborated with artists such as Mansur Brown and Joe Armon-Jones, CKtrl has established himself as a respected figure in the music industry. His experimental approach to production sets him apart from other artists, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional genres.
With releases on renowned labels like Melo-Zed's label 'Darker Than Wax' and appearances at festivals such as Dimensions Festival, CKtrl continues to gain recognition for his innovative sound. Whether performing live or producing in the studio, CKtrl never fails to deliver an electrifying performance that leaves audiences wanting more.

Coming off the back of covers on Crack and Perfect Magazine cktrl announces his highly anticipated new EP Zero. The producer and multi-instrumentalist shares his latest blend of contemporary-classical and electronic R&amp;B that features a collaboration with GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter 'Mereba' with artwork captured by multi-award winning Campbell Addy. The follow-up to last year’s critically acclaimed EP robyn which charted a journey from heartbreak to optimism, ‘zero’ is a tender exploration into love. As a genre-spanning artist whose music waives between R&amp;B, jazz and neo-classical, cktrl’s latest record builds on his emotive sound whilst leaning towards a more electronic-tinged style of production with stunning featured vocals.

On the project, cktrl says: "Zero allowed me to explore my journeys in knowing love. And as a result I now know that I need to allow myself to let my relationships be what they're meant (to manifest organically) free of expectations and without dreams of an idea of someone. Past hurt definitely informed my decisions but it was so crucial for me to grieve those feelings from robyn and learn how to be gentle with myself. Just to be able to feel something new, loving again is always different and exciting, once you can open up. Zero is that journey of ending up back where you started but different, loved and willing to give."

The EP opens with the touching mazes - initially released back in May via a beautifully crafted video courtesy of Yasser Abubeker. On this cut cktrl’s skills as a saxophonist immediately shine through as he portrays the complexities of loving someone through all its twists and turns. On title track Zero cktrl links with Ethiopian-American musician Mereba for a forward-thinking yet delicate collaboration that effortlessly meanders between cktrl’s various musical influences, before felt provides a luscious display of soulful soundscapes. Accompanied by the angelic vocals from rising artists Anaiis, Annahstasia and Anajah, it’s a blissful celebration of love. The project closes out with safe, a contemporary R&amp;B banger backed by a bass-driven beat and rich vocals, framing Zero as a stimulating collection of tracks that expand cktrl’s impressive repertoire of talent.

Zero

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