{"title":"Sai Galaxy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"okere-ep-2","title":"Okere EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe star-studded Sai Galaxy project returns, bringing together West African legends Steve Monite and Rob with multi-instrumentalist Simon Durrington, guitar maestro Alfred Bannerman and Egypt 80 trumpet player Bade for a second EP of vital Afro disco and soul.     The EP follows up 2022's 'Get It As You Move' EP, blending layers of vocal harmonies and synth washes with a rock solid disco base. The sound stays faithful to the analogue production techniques of the 70s and 80s, adding a modern touch informed by Simon Durrington's Digital Afrika project.     \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLead single \"Hold You Tonight\" features Nigerian disco icon Steve Monite (best known for his mega hit \"Only You\"), revisiting his 80s origins with a dancefloor-ready slice of dubby boogie.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich Man Poor Man\" (featuring Ghana's very own Rob) slows down the tempo and brings the highlife influence to the fore, while \"Sometimes It Rains\" brings a neo soul bump with the Omar-esque sound of Fijian vocalist Kaivili.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundway","offers":[{"title":"Black 12\"","offer_id":50396839969099,"sku":"2179164","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_4c4f1e82_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726485851"},{"product_id":"get-it-as-you-move","title":"Get it as You Move","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the name suggests, Sai Galaxy represents a star-studded cluster of artists from around the world - their varied styles colliding to form a refreshing fusion of classic Afrobeat, disco and West African funk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from the influence of 70s and 80s Nigerian artists such as Nkono Teles, Jake Sollo and Mike Umoh, the Sai Galaxy collective is on a mission to reproduce the analogue warmth and groove from those decades. Consequently, they lean heavily on 70s production techniques - free from the predictable rigidity of digital sequencing. Spearheaded by Australian multi-instrumentalist Simon Durrington (from Digital Afrika), the members include Olugbade Okunade - former trumpet player from Seun Kuti's Egypt 80 - as well as guests Gabriel Otu, Ray Lédon and Vanessa Baker. While the EP seeks to reflect 70s production, glimpses of contemporary elements can be found in the arrangements and harmonies, at times reminiscent of modern artists such as Lord Echo, Bosq and Voilaaa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soundway","offers":[{"title":"Black | 12\"","offer_id":50476369150283,"sku":"1158806","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/34cdc335-16c2-404e-b471-47e113136774_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727458649"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/sai-galaxy.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}