01. Ma Foya (Feat. Lynden David Hall) 05:01
02. Altar Call (Feat. Eska Mtungwazi) 04:58
03. Hold On (Feat. Lynden David Hall & Andrew Roachford) 04:52
04. Little Sister (Feat. Terri Walker) 03:34
05. Le Jardin (Feat. Onaje Jeffeerson) 04:20
06. Yi Yipada (Feat. Eska Mtungwazi) 04:29
07. Unconditional (Feat. Alicia Olatuja) 04:03
08. Speak (Feat. TY) 03:12
09. Walk With Me (Feat. Alicia Olatuja) 06:49
10. Mama Ola (Feat. Jason Rebello & Jean Toussaint) 08:59
A new album Speak from independent jazz singer Michael Olatuja.
Speak, the title of bassist Michael Olatuja’s debut album, holds deep personal meaning for its creator, exemplifying in a single word the album’s underlying themes of hope, encouragement, inspiration and positivity. The album, which will be released on July 28 on Backdrop, ObliqSound’s sub-label focusing on modern electronic and groove-based music, tells the story of the British/Nigerian artist’s musical and personal journey.
“The language of music is one that we all speak,” Olatuja explains. “It unites diverse cultures.” The ten songs on Speak find Olatuja stepping out of his role as sideman and finally presenting his personal vision as producer and composer. With musical influences and guests from around the world, the album touches on each spot Olatuja has hit around the globe, including his childhood in London and Lagos, Nigeria, and his professional years in London and New York.
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