Dance music’s got no shortage of highly ‘individual’ characters, but few as complex as Missouri-born DJ and producer Osunlade. The artist known for appearing with a bone through his nose is a fully-fledged priest in the traditional African religion Ifa, and this deeply spiritual approach to life is reflected in his latest long-player ‘Beyond Elements’. Partly inspired by recent travels in Turkey, it’s an album Osunlade himself describes as ‘eclectic and non-commercial’, and which will delight those who like their house music deep and soulful with strong ethnic influences.
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Dance music’s got no shortage of highly ‘individual’ characters, but few as complex as Missouri-born DJ and producer Osunlade. The artist known for a… read more
Dance music’s got no shortage of highly ‘individual’ characters, but few as complex as Missouri-born DJ and producer Osunlade. The artist known for appearing with a bone through his nose… read more
Osunlade is a gifted and respected deep house / nu-jazz producer and DJ. Growing up in a musical environment, he knew music would rule his life. As a teenager in the 70s, he joined the cast of Sesame Street and later began producing music for the show. An ordained priest of the African religion of Ifá, Osunlade's spirituality can be heard in the tribal percussion and even Latin and Brazilian rhythm influences of his music. Osunlade moved to Los Angeles, California, where he worked with artists such as Patti LaBelle and Freddie Jackson. After a stint there, he moved to New York,… read more
Osunlade is a gifted and respected deep house / nu-jazz producer and DJ. Growing up in a musical environment, he knew music would rule his life. As a teenager in the 70s, he joined the cast… read more
Osunlade is a gifted and respected deep house / nu-jazz producer and DJ. Growing up in a musical environment, he knew music would rule his life. As a teenager in the 70s, he joined the cast of Sesame Street and later began producing mu… read more