The Maghreban. Connection.
Label: Zoot Records – ZEP014
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: Jul 22, 2022
Genre: Abstract, House, Experimental, Outernational
Label: Zoot Records – ZEP014
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: Jul 22, 2022
Genre: Abstract, House, Experimental, Outernational
Label: Zoot Records – ZEP014
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: Jul 22, 2022
Genre: Abstract, House, Experimental, Outernational
The album is called “Connection”. I've been working on it since before my last one came out. I could try and come up with some grand narrative to give it meaning and string it all together somehow, but really it’s just some deeper tracks I made that sat together well. There are Middle Eastern, Jazz and Techno influences in some of the songs. I was trying to make stuff that was a little more emotive.
Here's a small narrative. It’s called Connection because I was seeking and becoming more comfortable with connection whilst making it, rather than keeping myself to myself like I have done in the past. But the flipside of that was a deeper awareness of grief and sorrow. This is why some of the tracks have some sadness.
It was nice to collaborate with people that I really respect. Abdullah Miniawy has melancholy in his voice, and it complimented the track I gave him. Idris Rahman's saxophone helped me flesh out the eastern jazz element. I told him I like Tubby Hayes.
Nah Eeto is an incredible rapper who brought a lot of energy to the front of the album and inspired me to experiment with my production in new ways. I always wanted to do some vocal house, and Omar helped me with that. The vocal melody came to me in a dream. I still worry that it’s from someone else’s tune and that I haven’t figured out who yet. Let’s see.
I worked with Matt Littler again for the artwork. I told him “less grotesque, more serious” compared to the last LP. Maybe that’s also what I was going for with the music. I hope you enjoy it.
credits
released July 22, 2022
All written by Ayman Rostom with the exception of:
‘Moving’, ‘Celebratory Relapse’ and ‘Black Seed Oil’ written by Ayman Rostom and Idris Rahman.
‘Got Your Number’ written by Ayman Rostom and Victoria Digby-Johns.
‘Anzilli’ written by Ayman Rostom and Abdullah Miniawy.
‘Waiting’ written by Ayman Rostom and Omar Lyefook.
All produced and mixed by Ayman Rostom.
Mastered by Beau Thomas.
A&R by Andy Whittaker.
Art by Matt Littler & The Maghreban.
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