Ibeyi Ash

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On September 29th, Ibeyi will release Ash via XL Recordings. Their first album, the eponymous Ibeyi, grappled with the pastthe sisters relationship, origins, loss, and roots. It earned them fans and collaborators in some of the most iconic and crucial artists of today, Beyonc and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre included. By contrast, Ash is a more visceral and potent political statement, and while firmly rooted in Afro-Cuban culture and history, finds itself entirely concerned with Ibeyis present: Who Lisa-Kaind and Naomi are, whats important to them, and how they live today, especially given that the spheres, both personally and politically, are entirely different from when Ibeyi was recorded. Its also a testament to their cathartic live performances, where theyre able to transmute a vast array of emotionssorrow, anger, sensuality, happinessto and through their fans. Ash is also a study in deft electronic production. Ibeyi worked once again alongside XL head Richard Russell, a confidante and friend, to produce Ash at his studio. We absolutely wanted, 100%, to work with him again: It was not even a question, Lisa-Kaind says. Richard is an amazing producer…wherever you want to go, he will guide you there. But it feels like youre playing with him. Youre sharing ideas together and he has an amazing ear. Its like a flow, its really easy. To that effect, Naomi adds: Its like we produced the album too, actually, and its a good feeling. Along with Russells stylized production sensibilities, Ibeyi drew from a host of influences ranging from Kendrick Lamar, Jay Electronica, Meshell Ndegeocello, Erykah Badu and Nina Simone and beyond, to craft the wide-ranging musical landscape of Ash.

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• Internal ID: JITRE
• Format Detail: LP standard Jacket
• Format: Vinyl
• Released: 9/29/17
• Genre: Rock