{"title":"Oshu","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"abase-laroye-2xlp","title":"Àbáse - Laroyê 2xLP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 13th, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcclaimed Hungarian, Berlin-based producer, composer and pianist Àbáse (AKA Szabolcs Bognár) returns, sharing a special, 5th anniversary remaster of his breakthrough project \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaroyê\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This sensitive exploration of Afro-Brazilian culture originally began as an audio diary, documenting Szabolcsʼ travels and collaborations in Brazil through a collection of voice memos, fragmented beats, sketches and field recordings. As his journey progressed, and his collaborations and research deepened, the music project started to take on its own life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaroyê\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e evolved through weeks and months of research and collaborations into the album that it is now. That means that all the sessions were done in different apartments, small studios, often with borrowed equipment, which all adds to the character, but makes the creation of a coherent sound a challenge. Benjamin Tierney, Erik Breuer and Analogue Foundation did an incredible job with the mixes and with this new remaster. I truly believe that we are able to hear the tracks in a new light, with even more depth and clarity.ˮ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComing from the West African Yoruban language, ‘Àbáse stands for “collaborationˮ – a key element of the music perfectly encapsulated on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaroyê\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Recorded in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador, Abáse spent five months working with diverse artists, from young talents to veterans of the Brazilian scene including Letieres Leite, Luciane Dom, Dofono dʼOmolu, Afrojazz and more. The album explores the rich heritage of afro-brasilian culture through samba, MPB and Candomblé, mixing these with broken beat, hip hop and afrobeat, creating e a contemporary homage to the classic Brazilian sound. Szabolcs shares: “Despite already leading and managing musical projects that are close to my hearth, I always felt that one day I would like to start a solo project, where I could take full responsibility for the artistic direction and the music would reflect a truly personal vision. In 2017, I decided to take five months to fulfil a childhood dream and travel to Brazil to expand my creative horizon and expose myself to new influences.ˮ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn album standout is the bass-heavy, afro-brazilian ‘Agangatolú, which Àbáse describes as \"best exemplifying the story and concept of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaroye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a collaborative effort - a research project exploring the rich heritage of Afro Brazilian culture through my own lens.\" The track features singers and percussion players Jadson Xabla and Gabriel Santana - two artists based out of one of the oldest terreiros (houses of worship) in Bahia, whilst drummer Jorge Dubman is an integral part of one of the most famous afrobeat bands from Salvador IFA. The contributions of one of Szabolcsoldest collaborators - Hungarian flautist Fanni Zahar - also made the track a full-circle moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn a quest for cosmic grooves of unity, Àbáses music pulls from an eclectic blend of global reference points, including modal jazz, Hungarian folk, West African, Brazilian, hiphop and underground electronic music. His work has drawn widespread critical acclaim from the likes of MOJO, Songlines, Soulection and The Guardian, and been supported by key tastemakers including Gilles Peterson, Jamz Supernova and BAMBII. As a keyboard player, Szabolcs has also collaborated with the likes of Wayne Snow, Dele Sosimi, Patti Smith, Emmanuel Wilkins, Gulty Simpson and Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Szabolcs Bognár unties the best of current Berlin and Budapest jazz scenes, seamlessly weaving spiritual jazz with folk, J Dilla-styled hip-hop and afrobeat.ˮ - MOJO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Certainly a producer to watch\" - Gilles Peterson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hungarian producer Àbáse blends west African and Brazilian rhythms with a satisfying and uncluttered efficacy on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaroyê\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Oshu Records)” - The Guardian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Impressive technical prowess without ever straying close to pretension”- Complex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oshu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67674774995241,"sku":"OSHU001","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1427\/6532\/files\/abase-laroye-2xlp.jpg?v=1792750369"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.strandedrecords.com\/collections\/oshu.oembed","provider":"Stranded Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}