IMA Winner Michael Olatuja’s “Ma Foya (Remixes)” Out Now!

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

Buy The Single Now!
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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.

Add comment April 26th, 2010

ObliqSound now on Facebook.com

Are you a closet Facebook addict? Looking for the latest tunes and music recommendations? If so, come join ObliqSound’s new Facebook group.

We’ll share the latest press, artist news and offer special ObliqSound/Facebook group-member discounts from our online store - and sometimes even give away FREE things. Really! Come join us and we’ll prove it. 

Add comment September 10th, 2007

ObliqSound New Horizons 2007 - JazzThing Magazine Selection

ObliqSound and JazzThing Magazine are pleased to present a selection featuring staples from the ObliqSound catalogue like Lionel Loueke and Grand Pianoramax, as well as the rising stars from the label’s upcoming releases. Andy Milne & Gregoire Maret, as well as Pietro Tonolo, Gil Goldstein, Steve Swallow, and Paul Motian’s upcoming Your Songs – The Music of Elton John are just a few of the ObliqSound releases sure to make waves in 2007.

Details on JazzThing….or details on ObliqSound…Read it in every language and it still sounds great!

Available at German retailers starting April, 2007

Add comment March 23rd, 2007

ObliqSound Remixes Vol. 2 Limited Edition with handbag now available At W Hotels

Attention W Hotel shoppers! The ObliqSound Remixes Vol. 2 CD and Limited Edition Handbag are now available for sale in the W Hotels in Chicago, Dallas and New York. You can buy the Remixes Vol 2 disc solo, or choose a limited edition handbag designed by the one-and-only Karim Rashid - great for toting around your iPod, wallet, glasses and other small essentials. Each handbag comes pre-stuffed with Remixes Vol 2 CD, too!

The blogosphere is lighting up for the project, with popular sites like Luxist showcasing the item’s sale at MoMA Design Store.

Add comment March 23rd, 2007