.. ??Sheyi has recently made the transformation from percussionist to vocalist and along with Alpha & Olmega, has created a awesome piece of energetic afro house that we’re sure will be in your CD wallets for months to come! ??

Alpha & Olmega (Xolani Dlamini & Vusimuzi Chirwa) hail from the dusty streets of Soweto, South Africa. From a young age, these talented individuals knew they had music in their blood discovering their producing skills while playing around with their computer in one of their friends bedrooms, where locals would come and perform with instruments and percussion and their enthusiasm for house music grew from there.

Last year, Alpha & Olmega decided to bring their talents to the world, armed with nothing more than a hard drive filled with beats and a heart full of dreams, they immersed themselves in the city’s club culture. Their first big release which also featured Sheyi on vocals ‘Islandiwana’ was picked up by Nulu Records in the US and now there is a big anticipation for their follow up release.

Sheyi’s take on the project…

‘The African drummer’ ensemble has its origins in the Royal Kraal’s of Soweto and Oba’s Palaces of the old Yoruba Kingdoms. Drum and Dance…. the order of the day… till day break!

…Whilst the ancestral Percussive drums would announce the dance entourage within the various mixes.. to culminate in the vocal message of Zepherin Saint’s mix which emphasizes our ‘Dance and Love’ culture in these beloved modern times…’

The package includes remixes from Italy’s main man Fabio Genito, Toronto’s Trinidadian Deep and our very own Zepherin Saint. ?This one is sure to ‘make them dance!

WRITING / PRODUCTION:

Tracks 1-3 & 8
The African Drummer: Produced by Alpha & Olmega
Percussion by: Sheyi
Written & Vocals by: Sheyi
Recorded at the Strictly Music Studio’s, Milton Keynes
Tracks 3 & 4 – Remixed by Zepherin Saint. Mastered by Toni Economides
Tracks 5-7 – *Additional production & remix by Fabio Genito for Nightaffair Productions & Valenostrum Ibiza
All instruments by Fabio Genito
Vocals & Congas by Sheyi Olagunju
Mixed and Mastered by Fabio Genito @ Nightaffair Studios (Mediterraneo , Italy)
Fabio Genito appears courtesy of Nightaffair Productions & Valenostrum Ibiza (c)
booking@fabiogenito.com
Track 8 – Remixed by Trinidadian Deep

ARTWORK: Anto Vitale

Reactions from DJ’s playing the promo around the world..

Australia’s hottest house family SHE bursts back onto the scene with this beautiful production entitled ‘Back 2 Love’ from Tikyo, featuring none other than the legendary Barbara Tucker & the B-Crew. With their first 4 releases all hitting the Traxsource top 20 singles chart, SHE Recordings raises the bar once more courtesy of this Tikyo bomb!

A regular feature behind the decks at Sydney’s infamous SHE (Soulful House Experience) parties, Tikyo now shows his class in the studio with this stunning production, while Barbara & The B-crew put the quality of this release beyond any doubt by delivering a jaw-dropping vocal set to raise the roof across countless dance floors this year!

The lush “classic” mix from Tikyo features stunningly melodic piano sections, a grooving bassline, funk-laced percussion & of course those unforgettable vocals. Widely considered by Sydney’s SHE party faithful as one of the family, regular SHE international guest Richard Earnshaw steps up once again to take charge on the remix front. Not surprisingly, the undisputed king of keys drops a sensational upfront disco-house mix, which takes the tempo higher than the original – once again re-affirming his reputation for supreme musicality and flawless arrangements. Finally, Tikyo joins forces with label-mate Kocho for a chunky and melodious excursion into deeper side of disco house to close out the package.

So as another hot Australian summer beats on, strap into your disco dancing shoes and let Tikyo and Barbara Tucker take you “Back 2 Love”!

Credits:

Mix 1 & 4: Written and Produced By Tikyo
Additional Key Solo’s By Michael Barbara
Vocals written by Barbara Tucker
Performed By Barbara Tucker, Dawn Tallman & Charlotte Small

Mix 3: Produced By Tikyo and Kocho
Vocals written by Barbara Tucker
Performed By Barbara Tucker, Dawn Tallman & Charlotte Small

Remix Credits:

Mix 2 & 5: Remix & additional production by Richard Earnshaw for Kinetic Music.Keys &
programming – Richard Earnshaw.

Mixed and mastered at Vine Studios, West Sussex, UK

www.myspace.com/tikyomusic

www.myspace.com/richardearnshaw

For more info please visit www.shesydney.com

Licensing requests & information please contact:

e: recordings@shesydney.com

Up next on Flatpack Traxx we have the second part of our seasonal samplers. This time we have a return on the label from Greek house producer Thano Vessi & debuts from Boston based Mr Clean plus Welsh newcomer TMRP.

Vessi has been on fire recently & he delivers a note from your mom in his own unique style, tough beats, jazzy keys & a spine tingling brass section, that will be sure to pack out dance floors & get the floor moving.

Boston’s Mr Clean shows us why his recent productions have been snapped up by some of the scene’s heavy hitting labels. Club Nights will make sure the dance floor is sparkling clean before sending it into oblivion.