{"title":"Arp Frique","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArp Frique, also known as Arp Frique \u0026amp; Family, is a talented artist who has made a name for himself in the music industry. With influences from artists such as Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Pasteur Lappe, and Voilaaa, his unique sound combines elements of funk, disco, and Afrobeat. His music transports listeners to another time and place with its infectious rhythms and soulful melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArp Frique's music is reminiscent of legendary acts like Les Choc Stars du Zaire and The Mauskovic Dance Band. Collaborating with performers like Jeannette Ndiaye, Nkono Teles, and Mystic Jungle, he creates an immersive experience that captivates audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith his vibrant compositions and energetic performances, Arp Frique has become a respected figure in the music scene. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources such as Stella, Pat Thomas, Boncana Maïga, Orlando Julius,and Alogte Oho \u0026amp; His Sounds of Joy; his work seamlessly blends genres to create something truly unique. Whether you're a fan of Professor Rhythm or Bosq or enjoy the sounds of Letta Mbulu or Lapa Dula; Arp Frique's music is sure to leave a lasting impression on your musical journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"analog-people-digital-world","title":"Analog People Digital World","description":"\u003cp\u003eArp Frique returns to the scene with a new album after a string of releases, leaving the cratediggers and dancefloor tastemakers with underground classics like Nos Magia, Voyage and Nyame Ye. On ''Analog People Digital World' he embraces the digital coldness of Yamaha’s classic DX7 synthesizer to create a refreshing listening experience using only the FM synthesis-based sounds from this machine to find new heat for an analog world, reflecting on the digital revolution we are living through. The album features Ghanaian songstress Mariseya (Omampam, Jah Kingdom, Digital World, Roi Salomon), Cape Verdean OG Americo Brito (Go Now Wetiko) and Surinam funkstar Sumy, who joins the record on the opening track “Spiritual Masseuse”. Arp Frique closes the album with “Duncan Truffle”, a very intense and wobbling instrumental echoing Bootsy and Bernie Worrell on a solo exercise. Expect an analog-digital exploration of lofi funk, highlife, zouk and reggae. Does that DX7 sound hot or cold to you?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colourful World","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50444839453003,"sku":"2005100","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/cw_005_0_afc7b226_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727030664"},{"product_id":"nos-magia","title":"Nos Magia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree dance floor hitters by the Dutch Arp Frique. \"Nos Magia\" holds collaborations with Nigerian funkster Orlando Julius and Cape-Verdean legend Americo Brito. Surprising new cuts that could easily have been made in the 70ties! Arp Frique is Niels Nieuborg from the city of Rotterdam, who has been actively involved in the Dutch live music scene for years, working with Cape Verdean \u0026amp; Surinamese musicians especially. After all these years, he finally presents his own true musical output. \"Nos Magia\" is a classic sounding, but unheard Cape Verdean funana song featuring the old skool Americo Brito on vocals. The b-side holds two collaborations with afro-beat protagonist Orlando Julius.....enjoy!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rush Hour","offers":[{"title":"Black | 12\"","offer_id":50452701643083,"sku":"1120762","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3b9f92b4-7ccc-4621-a142-c2a79ca8df7e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727161133"},{"product_id":"the-seed","title":"The Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eArp Frique's second album on Colorful World, exploring the globe via a concoction of sounds that takes in disco, synth boogie, funk and the sounds of the Caribbean, West and East Africa. Tip!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A seed is the basis of life: a tree, food, a baby, conception, a thought, an album, a band,” says Arp Frique around the title and narrative theme of his latest album. “A seed is growth from almost nothing to everything.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s also linked to a track by Stevie Wonder that he often covers with the band live - \u003ci\u003eA Seed's a Star\/Tree Medley.\u003c\/i\u003e Arp Frique has an inherent understanding of funk and a flush-tight connection to the groove. This was apparent on his debut Welcome To The Colorful World of Arp Frique, via its fusion of disco and funk interwoven with Caribbean and Cape Verdean sounds, and it continues even more so here. If anything, the album plunges deeper into Arp Frique’s love of rhythm and groove. “I went deeper into my love for synths and drum machines from a dance floor perspective,” he says of the album. “This one has more of an electronic vibe.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is an album that feels potently alive, sonically exploring the globe via a concoction of sounds that takes in disco, synth boogie, funk and the sounds of the Caribbean, West and East Africa. The album radiates the feeling of a lost gem, the kind that a crate digging aficionado may find in some far flung place that ends up with a re-release. Whilst Arp Frique expresses a real fondness for such classic sounds - “honestly I wouldn’t even know how to make modern stuff, I am stuck in the 70-80-90s and I love it there” - a tired exercise in retro nostalgia this isn’t. Instead, the album feels more like a fresh take on sounds that once ignited dance floors across the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn top of having the dance floor in mind, the album is also a deeply personal one. “I wanted to make this one even more personal and have the lyrics go deeper,” he says. “The lyrics on the album reflect the times we live in: the confusion, hope, despair, rebellion, unity, upgrading consciousness and divinity.” The creative process - despite benefiting hugely from guests that include Americo Brito, Mariseya, Orlando Julius and The Scorpios - is also a personal and intense one for Arp Frique. “I always think in terms of sound and emotion, the two most important aspects of music,” he says. “Every layer that I add needs to add emotion and amplify the sonic palette. It’s a very deep process that I need to do on my own - there is no other way for me. I connect to a higher level of consciousness during these sessions and all external influences need to be cut off in order for this to have maximum effect.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe theme of the seed that runs through this album, and the connotations of a life cycle, is linked to parenthood. “My daughter, now 5 years old, is my everything and the main drive for everything I do,” he says. “I dedicated this album to her and because this album means so much to me and reflects so much, I also have a full movie almost ready to be released together with the album.” Much like the album itself, the accompanying video will touch upon the tones and styles of bygone decades. “It’s a mixture of a road movie of me and the live band, mixed with a semi-fictional autobiographical story with the album as a soundtrack, all in VHS. Think Holy Mountain meets Sun Ra movies meets Purple Rain but on a low budget with a VHS-cult vibe to it.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colourful World","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50455300833611,"sku":"1129572","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/cdff9528-ccb6-426e-bbb0-d259f2ede192_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727190240"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_732acd7b_thumbnail_4096_04d35fed-1865-401e-ab2f-371880633c0b.jpg?v=1727030644","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/arp-frique.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}