Name: Living It Up / Black and Blue
Brand: Baba Ali

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ZENFC011S

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Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Yellow Screened Sleeve.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-02-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5056340104088  

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Total Cap

1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Baba Ali

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Zen FC

Baba Ali is a talented musician known for his unique blend of soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. With a career spanning over a decade, he has captivated audiences around the world with his powerful performances and heartfelt storytelling. Baba Ali's music transcends genres, fusing elements of folk, blues, and world music to create a sound that is truly his own. His deep passion for social justice and spirituality shines through in every song, making him an artist who not only entertains but also inspires. Whether performing on stage or recording in the studio, Baba Ali continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an artist.
Throughout his career, Baba Ali has released several critically acclaimed albums that have garnered praise from both fans and critics alike. His ability to connect with listeners on a personal level sets him apart from other artists in the industry. Each song tells a story, drawing inspiration from his own experiences as well as the world around him.
In addition to his musical talents, Baba Ali is also an accomplished songwriter and producer. He takes great pride in crafting each song from start to finish, ensuring that every note and lyric resonates with authenticity. His dedication to his craft is evident in the quality of his work.

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

Danger Mouse protégé Baba Ali releases his double A-side 7” “Living It Up / Black and Blue” via Zen F.C., the label run by Yard Act members James Smith and Ryan Needham. It’s the first new music since Baba Ali’s much heralded Memphis Industries debut LP, 2021’s Memory Device.

On the new single, Baba shares: “We first started work on ‘Living It Up’ and ‘Black and Blue’ during 2020, which was, in spite of all the challenges, a very fruitful creative period for us. At the end of the summer 2020, we decided to set these songs aside to work on the album, Memory Device with Al Doyle. After touring the new record in the fall, we returned to the abandoned songs and immediately realised that they felt even more relevant to how our live performances on stage have become. The songs also feel like a bridge between what we've released so far and the direction we are heading in. We're doubly excited that we've been able to share this release through Yard Act’s label Zen F.C.”

Yard Act’s James Smith says of the release: “We loved Baba Ali's music from the moment we heard it. They're joining us for our debut album tour in February. When Baba sent through some new tunes he and his bandmate Nik were working on we saw an opportunity to reboot Zen F.C., and to preserve on wax and share some great music with the world. It was a no-brainer for us. We are honoured, we are buzzed to have Baba Ali as the first ever non-YA release on Zen F.C. - follow the label, there will be much more to come in the future.”

Living It Up / Black and Blue

Music GB

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