{"title":"Mo Kolours","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMo Kolours is a talented artist who comes from a musical family. He is the brother of Jeen Bassa and Reginald Omas Mamode IV, and the nephew of James 'Creole' Thomas. With such a rich musical background, it's no wonder that Mo Kolours has become an influential figure in the music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis unique sound blends elements of electronic music, hip-hop, and soul, creating a truly original style that sets him apart from other artists. Drawing inspiration from his diverse cultural heritage and experiences, Mo Kolours creates music that is both captivating and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy the sounds of Mndsgn, Hubert Daviz, Kutmah, Flako, Souleance, Devonwho, Ras G, Dimlite, Quetzal,and many others like them - then you will definitely appreciate Mo Kolours' music. His innovative approach to production and his ability to seamlessly blend different genres make him one of the most exciting artists in today's music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"original-flow-2","title":"Original Flow","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive years ago, Deenmamode moved to the Japanese countryside. Far away from familiarity, he contemplated his place and further questioned his identity. “I had none of my ‘own’ people around. I Had time to really find what makes me tick musically. Japan has helped me go back to those subconscious leanings, really go deep, and reflect the aspects that make up my story”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tracks on \u003ci\u003eOriginal Flow\u003c\/i\u003e have been constructed from sessions, improvisations and soundbites captured around the world during this time; collecting contributions from musicians including Deenamode’s brothers Reginald Omas Mamode and Jeen Bassa plus Andrew Ashong, Charles Bullen, Dwaye Kilvington, Eddie Hick, Stefan Asanovic,Myele Manzanza, Ross Hughes, and Tom Dreissler. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeenamode says “I’m proud of this album’s creative process. Coming from a tradition of scouring through hours of records, I wanted to create my own samples, to find that perfect loop that no other producer could put their hands on. I decided to invite a group of friends and acquaintances, who also happen to be incredible musicians, to a studio in Crystal Palace to improvise based on some loose ideas I had. We spent all day, and recorded everything”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOriginal Flow\u003c\/i\u003e is an album of UK street-soul nouveau, future indigenous jazz fusion, Rasta Segga, Nyahbinghi jazz, Malagasy Hebrew hip hop. While retaining a spirit of exploration and improvisation, it sees Deenmamode grow and flex beyond beat tape brevity, expanding composition and stretching his musical muscle to play live with other musicians. Themes of empowerment, overcoming adversity, and mental liberation coexist with notes from ancient history, futurism, and science, as well as musings on family and togetherness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"We Release Jazz","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50419055264075,"sku":"2188156","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50419055558987,"sku":"2188157","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/WRJ013CD_d76292f3_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726745402"},{"product_id":"mereo-ep","title":"Mereo EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack in Stock. Side A opens with \u003cem\u003eCerasee Doctor\u003c\/em\u003e, a classic Mo Kolours production. Hip Hop meets Dub Reggae, with a catchy vocal loop throughout, equipped with a healthy dollop of dub sirens – this one is sure to grace many a soundsystem worldwide!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMargoze\u003c\/em\u003e follows and takes the listener on a journey to West Africa where cowbells and syncopated rhythms take lead whilst the distant sound of local dialogue blends seamlessly in and out of the mix, rooting it deep in its African foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide B begins with \u003cem\u003eGoya\u003c\/em\u003e, which brings about a fusion of traditional Vietnamese folk mixed with snippets of slap bass to create a collage of worldly sounds – a technique synonymous with the acclaimed producer. The EP finishes with the title track \u003cem\u003eMeroe\u003c\/em\u003e, where Mo Kolours once again effortlessly fuses ancient and modern sounds to create a dancefloor winner. Its up-tempo rhythm keeps heads nodding with its low pulsing bass line rumbling beneath, whilst tribal chants bring euphoric moments to the mix leaving the listener feeling positively uplifted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn conclusion, it’s a mini EP that packs a big punch! And most importantly, it sees the return of a heralded music maker. It’s been a hot minute since the tropical sounds of Mo Kolours have graced the airwaves, so it’s with great pleasure that we see him return to 22a via a choice selection of cuts presented on a limited 7” vinyl, with original artwork designed by the man himself!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"22a","offers":[{"title":"Black | 7\"","offer_id":50439533134155,"sku":"1014836","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/cee3582e-05ac-4497-93a0-08e18e193cf9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726954573"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_469a0272_thumbnail_4096_eb9a3a01-e016-457f-b5e9-60b87aff8e9b.jpg?v=1726745367","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/mo-kolours.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}