Following on from the huge success of ‘The Confluence EP’, Afrobeat ambassador Dele Sosimi and Essex musician Sam Duckworth, aka Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, alongside a team of specially assembled musicians – The Estuary 21 – bring you a taste of what’s to come from the highly anticipated full LP, out this autumn.
The songs on the album continue the freestyle flow of Afrobeat, jazz, and worldly pop, coupled with feelings of freedom, strength, positivity and collaborative dynamism as a balm for life changing events.
The new single is the typically life affirming ‘For The Love Of It’, which comes complete with a very special remix from Get Cape himself.
It’s a single that probably describes the dynamic of this project in the best way possible. As Dele explains, “This track in particular was out of pure love for what we do and what better way to get this poignant message across!”
It’s a sentiment backed up by Sam, “I love the lyrics for this song. ‘Whatever you do for the love of it, keep doing it for the love of it.’ It’s so easy in life to forget what we love, why we love and why we do it. Especially if you are fortunate enough to do something you love for a living.”
And with a perhaps unexpected remix, it’s a rather unique and exciting package, as Sam goes on – “I remember from the very of , saying ‘one day I’d love to do a remix of this song.’ Music in this tempo / feel is a huge love of mine and something that has influenced my Get Cape… sound heavily over the years be it jungle or drum and bass. To be reminded of my passions via lyrics and then feed them into a remix, with a sound I treasure, is a dream scenario. Working on this was the most fun. Really great to involve the Estuary 21 fam, rethinking a few parts and also a special appearance from Dele’s long term collaborator Femi Elias.”
Dele and Sam were introduced at Felabration 2012, the annual commemoration of the music of Fela Kuti, and promised to work together in the near future. With many live collaborations, at Afrobeat Vibration, Kentish Town Forum and lots of hanging out and mutual love, nearly ten years passed before the two musicians connected in Sam’s hometown of Southend-On-Sea in a post-lockdown creative boom, recording the album over a burst of week-long sessions in 2021. The Estuary 21 band is completed by Callum Green (The Sleeping Souls/GCWCF), Philip Van Den Brandeler (Pocket Dragon/GCWCF), Pete Fraser (The Pogues, Field Music), Afla Sackey (Afla Sackey & Afrik Bawantu/Ibibio Sound Machine), Aby Dosunmu (Dele Sosimi), Sam Ewens (Myles Sanko) with special guest appearances from Sam Eagle and Essex Percussion legend, Snowboy.
Born in Hackney, East London, but soon to return to his parents’ native Nigeria at the age of four, Dele Sosimi was schooled and raised in Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s commune (which he now refers to as his university of life). After Fela’s passing in 1997, Dele went on to focus on developing his solo career and, honing his creative talents, and with much patience on his part, carved out his own Afrobeat crown. His last album, ‘You No Fit Touch Am’ (2015), was a critical success with Songlines writing “Afrobeat will never die so long as Dele’s around”, Clash declaring it “blistering Afro-funk from a true legend”, The Quietus calling it “so fresh, while staying true to the template”, and David Hutcheon’s four star Mojo review said it was “a deeper, moodier collection than other Shrine veterans have released lately”.
A veteran at 36 years old, Sam Duckworth has been releasing music as Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly for half of his life. A catalogue that includes four top 40 singles, two top 40 albums (including the gold certified ‘Chronicles of A Bohemian Teenager’ that recently celebrated its 15th anniversary), a German club number 1 single and collaborations with artists ranging from Shy FX, Baaba Maal, Lily Allen and Jehst. Recently, Duckworth produced Benjamin Frances Leftwich’s album ‘To Carry A Whale’ and has been working on the forthcoming album by Kate Nash.
Reactions & Radio Play
Cerys Matthews (BBC 6 Music), Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM, UK), John Kennedy (XFM, UK), Systa B (RRR, Australia), Orf FM (Radio FM4, Austria), Soiund Of Nów (Dublab, USA), Oliver Korthals (Byte FM, Germany), Martijn Barkhuis (Jazz de Ville, Netherlands), Anne Litt, Morning Becomes Eclectic (KCRW, USA), Veronique Prebolin (Radio Krim, France), Jazzcat (Ness Radio, France), Enrique Domenech (CKUT 90.3FM, Canada), John Warr (Afrobase, Totally Radio, UK), Jazz Apple Playlist Africa’Jazznation
“That’s a lovely new song from Dele Sosimi with The Estuary 21.” Cerys Matthews (BBC 6 Music, UK)
“Dele Sosimi, who never sleeps, he just makes great music. Get this, For the Love Of It! We like that.” Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM, UK)
“Brilliant track. Will playlist on PBB RADIO.” Laurent Garnier (Legend, France)
“Pure vibes.” Thristian bpm (Global Roots, Worldwide)
“Wow Dele goes Go Go! Love it.” Chris Philips (Jazz FM, UK)
“Dele at the forefront. A good spirited lyric and the Get Cape remix is a great breeze. One to play.” John Armstrong (Afrobase, UK)
“Very good logo vibes love this.” MP Marcus (Choice FM, UK)
I like the GoGo sound of the original. Cool sound.” Oliver Korthsals (Mojo Club, Germany)
“Rejoicing!” Veronique Prebolin (Radio Krim, France)
“Heavy heavy tune!” Matteo Chelini (Ritmo Radio, Italy)
“Cool groove with a go-go vibe, like it.” Ash Selector (Soho Radio, UK)
“Gotta good feeling from this!!” Cesare Cera (Bologna Uno, Italy)
“Life affirming grooviness indeed!” Chris Greenwood (Mi-Soul Radio, UK)
“<3 Dele Sosimi!” Eliana Ben David (Various, Berlin, Germany)
“Lovely vocals and beats on this track..nice remix too ..will be playing for sure!” Raj Selli (Solar Radio, UK)
“Such a sweet rhythm. Thanks will be playing out.” Chris Knight (Astrojazz / Kilburn Garden Party, Scotland)
“INSTANTANEOUS AIRPLAY FOR THIS ADDICTIVE AFROJAZZ GROOVE.” Tiago Santos (Radio Oxigenio, Portugal)
“Great groove!!!” Julien Abels (Radio Campus Tours, France)
“Coool.” Tjerk Coers (Armada Music, Netherlands)
“Great showcase for Dele’s gentle funkiness.” Derek Rath (KPFK, USA)
“Excellent.” Tony Heyen (Global Riddims, Belgium)
“Really love this project!” Ivan Mera (Higher Club, Spain)
“Just loving this afro/London collaboration.” DJ Abbo (Stomp Radio, UK)
“Funky!” Jean Marc Baehler (Couleur 3, Switzerland)
“On air a must!!” Olgierd (Sofa Surfing, Poland)
“Love Dele’s music!” Khillaudio (Khillacast, Belgium)
“Always solid, always funky, thanks Mr. Sosimi….” Phil Grab (KPSU Radio, USA)
“Wow, really a great release! Love the original version and (of course!) the rework.” Sven Thomschke (Radio Z, Germany)
“Solid.” Lorenzo Aldino (Jockey CLub Ibiza, Spain)
“Found myself nodding and singing along on first listen – always a good sign!” Steve KIW (1BTN, UK)
“Nice one.” Rado Tomek (Nu Spirit Club, Slovakia)
“Such a great and soulful release and all edits are dope.” DJ Mr Lob (Various, Australia)
“Great go-go track and d+b rmx.” Robert Lochmann (Radio X, Germany)
“Dele never fails! Love the production on this one, and those BVs – OOOOWEEEEE.” Dan Savidge (Euphonica, UK)
“Full Support as always!” Enrique Domenech (Freeform Radio, Spain)
“Funky!” Martijn Barkhuis (Jazz de Ville, Netherlands)
“Love me some DELE SOSIMI.” John McCulloch (Eastside Radio, Australia)
“Love the Go-Go feel on this. OG for me but the remix is in the club bag for sure.” Bob Hill (Illicit Grooves, UK)
“Fabulous track. Go go percussion, piano and horns especially. Will support.” Dan Tenor City (Soho Radio, London)
“Afro-go-go- funk-pop – a radio/comerical winner. .. remix is very clever for a generation grown/growing up on Indie Get Cape, Weat Cape, Fly & D’n’B.” Gerry Hectic (You And The Music, UK)
“Cool track!” D J Angola (Wonderwheel Recs, USA)
“Great tune.” Dan Wesker (Detektor FM, UK)
“Works a treat in all versions.” Jamie Renton (Chilli Fried, UK)
“Really nice!” Karsten John (Vinyl Vibes, Germany)
“Sweetly done guys!” Cal Gibson (Various, UK)
“The original is the cut for me.” DJ Expression (What’s Hot Radio, UK)
“Always great to hear Dele Sosimi.” Amar Kabouche (Fauve Radio, Hong Kong)
“Glorious.” Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe, UK)
“Excellent.” DJ Lamp (Coalition, UK)
“Nice one!” Junior (Record Breakin’, USA)
“FUUUUUNKY.” Mister Shivver (Various, UK)
“Another cracking tune from this crew and the seemingly ubiquitous Mr Sosimi (are there more than one?) – a lovely, belligerent swagger of a number underpinned by a solid and deeply funky arrangement. Hot & Hard, guaranteed floorfiller. ….And what a terrific remix with a very different feel. Good to hear some nice chunky D&B pushing this one along. 5*” Drummie Dave (Various, UK)
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