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Each release is carefully crafted to deliver an authentic listening experience that resonates with audiences worldwide. With a commitment to quality production values and captivating performances, *Extra Soul Perception* consistently delivers music that captivates both the mind and the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"new-tangents-in-kampala-london-and-nairobi","title":"New Tangents In Kampala, London and Nairobi","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn November 2019, eight artists from Kenya, Uganda and the UK spent a week in Nairobi together exploring new tangents in music with soul. The group consisted of Faizal Mostrixx (Ug), Hibotep (Ug), K15 (UK), Karun (Ke), Labdi (Ke), Lex Amor (UK), Lynda Dawn (UK) and Maxwell Owen (UK). Ahead of the full album next year here are two tracks from the album via a 7\" vinyl release that gives a taste of what to expect from the double vinyl LP. The first track from the 7\" features 3 of the core artists from the Nairobi \u0026amp; London writing camps in 2019. K15 provides a beat with a bass line so heavy it needs to be heard on a soundsystem. Lex Amor is setting the world alight at the moment and this verse adds more weight to Lex being one of the most vital and exciting voices coming out of the UK. Karun crowns the track with blissful melodies that blend and flow all over the beat. The second A side on the 7\" was born after the lockdown hit. We decided we wanted the album to represent the time in which it was created and with lockdowns enforced around the world we decided to expand the community of musicians involved in the album project. Solaand Labdi blessed us with a soulful electronic hybrid track that combines both artists' stunning vocals. 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Now with Mara TK added to the roster, Extra Soul Perception has released music by Lex Amor, K15, Maxwell Owin, Lynda Dawn, Hibotep, Karun, Labdi, Faizal Mostrixx and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Extra Soul Perception","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50463817072971,"sku":"1129049","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9009c878-4f33-4e47-8bd1-1edcf625ee37_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727266878"},{"product_id":"roses","title":"Roses","description":"\u003cp\u003eLynda Dawn and XL Middleton collaborate on boogie 7\" \u003ci\u003eRoses\u003c\/i\u003e for Extra Soul Perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLondon soul singer Lynda Dawn returns with her first release since being tipped by The Guardian as one of their 'Ones To Watch' in 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing her participation in the first ESP writing camp in Nairobi 2019, \u003ci\u003eRoses\u003c\/i\u003e was originally released on \u003ci\u003eNew Tangents…Vol. 1\u003c\/i\u003e EP alongside four other tracks with artists from the UK, Kenya and Uganda.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of the label's commitment to international collaboration, 'Roses' 7\" brings two artists together for the first time, united by their love for boogie. 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The highly sought-after \"H.E.R.\" makes a triumphant return after becoming a Discogs favourite (£$£), while the flip side unveils \"TEAZE\" and \"Winner\"—two stunning cuts that capture Dean's signature sound.\n\nFile next to the likes of Moodymann and Theo Parrish. 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