{"title":"Kele","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSinger and lyricist for \u003cem\u003eBloc Party\u003c\/em\u003e, Kele was born on 13 October 1981 in Liverpool. Before finding success with the band, he worked as a cinema attendant at Curzon Cinema in Soho, selling popcorn and snacks. Kele's talent shines through in his work with Bloc Party, particularly on their acclaimed album Silent Alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKele's music can be compared to artists such as Delphic, We Are Scientists, Dutch Uncles, Klaxons, Patrick Wolf, Everything Everything, Does It Offend You Yeah?, Tanlines, Philip Selway, Django Django, Braids, Algiers, Frankie Rose Petite Noir The Go! Team Steve Mason Nakhane Miss Grit and The WAEVE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith his unique style and powerful vocals,\u003cem\u003eKele\u003c\/em\u003e continues to captivate audiences around the world. His passion for music is evident in every performance and his lyrics resonate deeply with listeners. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his music,\u003cem\u003eKele\u003c\/em\u003e's artistry is sure to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2042","title":"2042","description":"\u003cp\u003eKele, founding member and lead singer of Bloc Party, releases his new solo album \u003ci\u003e2042\u003c\/i\u003e, heralded by the visceral first single \u003ci\u003eJungle Bunny.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e2042\u003c\/i\u003e is Kele’s fourth solo record and, following 2017’s largely acoustic \u003ci\u003eFatherland\u003c\/i\u003e (released under his full name and featuring a duet with Olly Alexander from Years and Years), marks something of a return to the adrenalised electronics of his previous two solo records, \u003ci\u003eTrick\u003c\/i\u003e (2014) and \u003ci\u003eThe Boxer\u003c\/i\u003e (2010), whilst broadening the sonic palette by bringing in elements of his work with Bloc Party and a litany of other influences and ideas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an artist, Kele Okereke has never stood still, relentlessly seeking new ways in which to present his luminous songs. Whilst sonically markedly different from\u003ci\u003e Fatherland\u003c\/i\u003e, lyrically \u003ci\u003e2042\u003c\/i\u003e picks up a thread from that record whereby Kele’s life experiences and relationships suffuse the album with some of his most personal lyrics yet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kola Records \/ !K7 Records","offers":[{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50382739931467,"sku":"1075553","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50382739538251,"sku":"1075551","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0eae1ca5-65f0-40b5-89ce-8c2c4c957d9a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726257928"},{"product_id":"trick-2","title":"Trick","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith his sterling solo effort, 'The Boxer', Kele swapped out the angular guitars and anthemic choruses of Bloc Party and headed straight to the dancefloor, producing a shimmering triumph of an album which melded influences as disparate and surprising as two-step, Italo-house and old school garage with seamless ease.'Trick', his sophomore record, sees Kele travelling further down the rabbit hole, but making something darker and more sensual in the process. This time round, proceedings take on a distinctly libidinous, downcast feel, the air thick with possibility and tension. 'Trick' is a different, sleeker beast than 'The Boxer', with a newfound emphasis on Okereke's soulful vocals, which grew and changed during the course of recording the album in London and New York. Framing Okereke's intensely personal songwriting within the context of dance culture, 'Trick' is a record which boldly stands at the crossroads of club history, old school soul and modern electronic R\u0026amp;B, with a distinctively British twist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50471343915339,"sku":"380423","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50471344308555,"sku":"380422","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/98516950-17e1-430f-b2d1-31b82409d94a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727399143"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_127b193e_thumbnail_4096_2a68add2-6248-43ba-8c1f-d875d22b11e8.jpg?v=1726257894","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/kele.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}