IMA Winner Michael Olatuja’s “Ma Foya (Remixes)” Out Now!
April 26th, 2010
Backdrop and ObliqSound proudly present Independent Music Award Winner MICHAEL OLATUJA’s newest…
“Ma Foya (Remixes)” by Michael Olatuja featuring Lynden David Hall - available now at digital retailers everywhere worldwide!
Ma Foya, the first single from British/Nigerian bassist Michael Olatuja’s award-winning album Speak features vocals by the late, great Lynden David Hall. With lyrics in both Yoruba and English, intense African rhythms, and an assortment of remixes from such notable studio impresarios as John Morales, Duce Martinez and Jason Michael Webb of the SubUrban remix team, this track encompasses the essence of Olatuja’s artistic vision. Each remixer applies his own creative brush strokes while keeping the focus on the soul, groove and deep spirituality that lie at the heart of the song.
The title “Ma Foya” is Yoruba for “Don’t Be Afraid,” a message the echoes throughout the track. Heavily promoted at this year’s Winter Music Conference, these remixes are now being heard on dancefloors around the world and will surely among this summer’s dance anthems.
Preview the remixes:
M+M Mellow Mood Mix
Duce Is Wild Dub
SubUrban’s Small Room Remix
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Exclusive Bonus Track Edition available at Traxsource
Ma Foya is dedicated to the loving memory of neo-soul vocalist Lynden David Hall, who blessed the record with his signature vocal style. Hall passed away in 2006.
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