Tuff Times never Last
Set for release via Brownswood Recordings, Tuff Times Never Last is a spirited and vibrant collection of songs serving as an optimistic reminder to tightly hold and embrace the many dualities that occur in life.
Over the course of the 11-song suite, the album explores togetherness, community, sensuality, childhood, loss, and above all perseverance. Initially drawing inspiration from a viral social media meme, co-bandleader Onome Edgeworth said of the titleâs origins and meaning: âItâs true! Although weâre reflecting on joy and celebration, you realize that a lot of that beauty comes out of challenges and difficulties. It felt like a natural truth that we discovered whilst writingâ.
The accompanying artwork was painted by Luci Pina, the acclaimed illustrator whose work has been sought and commissioned by the likes of The Cut, Soho House, DICE, Apple Music, and Itâs Nice That. Embedded within the image is Kokorokoâs ode to London in the summer.
Speaking on its design, co-bandleader Sheila Maurice-Grey said: âThe remit was summer in London, family, and a sense of everyone being in a congregation-like audience, and us being the musiciansâ.
While the afrobeat jazz of their previous work is still a core part of the recordâs sonic design, the new album largely pulls from British R&B from the 80s, neo-soul, West African disco, bossa nova, lovers rock, and funk. Sonically taking cues from the likes of Loose Ends, Don Blackman, Common, Sly & Robbie, William Onyeabor, Patrice Rushen, Ofori Amponsah, and Cymande.
Throughout this instinctive evolution, the septet's seasoned musicianship preserves the essence of who Kokoroko are as masterful jazz artisans.
Speaking on the bandâs progression in sound, co-bandleader Sheila Maurice-Grey said: âInnately, weâre jazz musicians but we've tried not to kind of box ourselves into one sound. So there is a level of freedom we're starting to feel. We want to continue being as creative as possible without feeling any boundariesâ.
The unveiling of the new album comes alongside the LPâs lead single âSweetieâ, a tantalizing first taste of the new record that bridges the gap between where the band has been and where theyâre going. A tribute to the playful bond between lovers, âSweetieâ is a horn-led and wonky-sounding tune saluting West African disco. It expands upon the band exploring more electronic sounds and toying with obscure drum machine and synth sounds.
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Tuff Times never Last
Set for release via Brownswood Recordings, Tuff Times Never Last is a spirited and vibrant collection of songs serving as an optimistic reminder to tightly hold and embrace the many dualities that occur in life.
Over the course of the 11-song suite, the album explores togetherness, community, sensuality, childhood, loss, and above all perseverance. Initially drawing inspiration from a viral social media meme, co-bandleader Onome Edgeworth said of the titleâs origins and meaning: âItâs true! Although weâre reflecting on joy and celebration, you realize that a lot of that beauty comes out of challenges and difficulties. It felt like a natural truth that we discovered whilst writingâ.
The accompanying artwork was painted by Luci Pina, the acclaimed illustrator whose work has been sought and commissioned by the likes of The Cut, Soho House, DICE, Apple Music, and Itâs Nice That. Embedded within the image is Kokorokoâs ode to London in the summer.
Speaking on its design, co-bandleader Sheila Maurice-Grey said: âThe remit was summer in London, family, and a sense of everyone being in a congregation-like audience, and us being the musiciansâ.
While the afrobeat jazz of their previous work is still a core part of the recordâs sonic design, the new album largely pulls from British R&B from the 80s, neo-soul, West African disco, bossa nova, lovers rock, and funk. Sonically taking cues from the likes of Loose Ends, Don Blackman, Common, Sly & Robbie, William Onyeabor, Patrice Rushen, Ofori Amponsah, and Cymande.
Throughout this instinctive evolution, the septet's seasoned musicianship preserves the essence of who Kokoroko are as masterful jazz artisans.
Speaking on the bandâs progression in sound, co-bandleader Sheila Maurice-Grey said: âInnately, weâre jazz musicians but we've tried not to kind of box ourselves into one sound. So there is a level of freedom we're starting to feel. We want to continue being as creative as possible without feeling any boundariesâ.
The unveiling of the new album comes alongside the LPâs lead single âSweetieâ, a tantalizing first taste of the new record that bridges the gap between where the band has been and where theyâre going. A tribute to the playful bond between lovers, âSweetieâ is a horn-led and wonky-sounding tune saluting West African disco. It expands upon the band exploring more electronic sounds and toying with obscure drum machine and synth sounds.
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Set for release via Brownswood Recordings, Tuff Times Never Last is a spirited and vibrant collection of songs serving as an optimistic reminder to tightly hold and embrace the many dualities that occur in life.
Over the course of the 11-song suite, the album explores togetherness, community, sensuality, childhood, loss, and above all perseverance. Initially drawing inspiration from a viral social media meme, co-bandleader Onome Edgeworth said of the titleâs origins and meaning: âItâs true! Although weâre reflecting on joy and celebration, you realize that a lot of that beauty comes out of challenges and difficulties. It felt like a natural truth that we discovered whilst writingâ.
The accompanying artwork was painted by Luci Pina, the acclaimed illustrator whose work has been sought and commissioned by the likes of The Cut, Soho House, DICE, Apple Music, and Itâs Nice That. Embedded within the image is Kokorokoâs ode to London in the summer.
Speaking on its design, co-bandleader Sheila Maurice-Grey said: âThe remit was summer in London, family, and a sense of everyone being in a congregation-like audience, and us being the musiciansâ.
While the afrobeat jazz of their previous work is still a core part of the recordâs sonic design, the new album largely pulls from British R&B from the 80s, neo-soul, West African disco, bossa nova, lovers rock, and funk. Sonically taking cues from the likes of Loose Ends, Don Blackman, Common, Sly & Robbie, William Onyeabor, Patrice Rushen, Ofori Amponsah, and Cymande.
Throughout this instinctive evolution, the septet's seasoned musicianship preserves the essence of who Kokoroko are as masterful jazz artisans.
Speaking on the bandâs progression in sound, co-bandleader Sheila Maurice-Grey said: âInnately, weâre jazz musicians but we've tried not to kind of box ourselves into one sound. So there is a level of freedom we're starting to feel. We want to continue being as creative as possible without feeling any boundariesâ.
The unveiling of the new album comes alongside the LPâs lead single âSweetieâ, a tantalizing first taste of the new record that bridges the gap between where the band has been and where theyâre going. A tribute to the playful bond between lovers, âSweetieâ is a horn-led and wonky-sounding tune saluting West African disco. It expands upon the band exploring more electronic sounds and toying with obscure drum machine and synth sounds.
