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OXIME Shares New Album ‘Force Fields’
Cecilia Weckstrom is a new entrant lighting up the airwaves who goes by the moniker OXIME. Her signature sound masterfully blends into a genre-defying captivating fusion of atmospheric bass, drum, and electronica. She returns with her brand-new album Force Fields.
The ethereal meets the energy and the eclectic in Force Fields, which explores themes of love, longing, fear, and the drive to transcend. Each track is a chapter in a story of growth and overcoming, tied together by a tight, driving, liquid drum and bass sound that doesn’t lose its expansive, atmospheric essence.
Force Fields, is an invitation into OXIME’s expansive soundscape, where every track is not merely a tune but a narrative. Her self-taught musical journey, which began with programming a Commodore 64 to play classical melodies, finds a rich expression in this album and tracks. Modern synths and textures frequently meet the organic resonance of acoustic instruments, creating a harmonious blend that is as innovative as it is accessible.
OXIME is more than just a name; it’s a representation of her way of thinking. It represents the equilibrium—a balancing, a restoration, and a rejuvenation—that music provides to her life and is derived from a class of substances known as antidotes to nerve agents, Force Fields, reflects this philosophy by providing a musical haven with contrasting deep basses. In the 1990s, she moved from her home in Finland to London, but it was more than just a simple relocation—it was an exploration of a vibrant musical scene that coincided with the development of liquid drum and bass. Her unique sound has been greatly impacted by the UK music scene, on the likes of early artists LTJ Bukem, as well as contemporary virtuosos like Four Tet, Bonobo, and Burial.
Force Filelds, is proof of this rich convergence of inspirations and experiences; it’s more than simply an album; it’s a story awaiting telling. In addition to providing music, OXIME urges listeners to voyage through a sonic story on the album that is as distinctive as her journey from a Commodore 64 to a London studio. This album is more than just a selection of songs; it’s a well-chosen musical journey that awaits the listener.
“This album consolidates themes I’ve explored over the years, with a deeper, resonant bass bringing a new dimension to the narrative. The title, ‘Force Fields’, reflects the unseen energies that drive us, encapsulated in a sound where organic meets synthetic, all propelled by focused, rhythmic drums. It’s about connecting on a real level, fueling a sense of empowerment and focus to face life’s challenges,”
OXIME comments on the album. OXIME is establishing herself as a recognised name in the music industry. She is well known for her excellent productions, her developing creative skills, and her general love of music, all of which are reflected in her songs.
This October, Hip-hop inna yardie style (old school fusion between reggae and hip-hop) collective L’Entourloop are set to rock UK stages, with shows in Liverpool, London & Bristol. Their Bristol date at The Trinity Center and their first London date at Village Underground are already SOLD OUT, leading to a second London date being added to deal with the high demand that L’Entourloop’s unforgettable shows create.
The dates will see L’entourloop hitting higher than ever as they perform tracks from their huge back catalogue, as well as their latest 20 track album “La clarté dans la confusion” (“Clarity in Confusion”).
Produced in their now legendary Bandulu Studio, the new album is a result of a patient production process, carried out with care and passion. Throughout the album, L’Entourloop testifies in its own way via a puzzle of film samples, of this strange period that we have just gone through collectively, using all its savoir faire when it comes to make the people dance.
Since 1964, when the song “My Boy Lollipop” flooded the European radio airwaves, L’Entourloop’s love for reggae and its culture has never stopped growing. With this third album, they wanted to pay tribute to the legendary pioneers of this incredible movement – artists and producers such as Tom Wong, Count Machuki, Prince Buster and Lee “Scratch” Perry. An album which is a true declaration of love for soundsystem culture and its children – reggae, dancehall and hip-hop.
The success of their previous albums “Chickens in Your Town” (2015) and “Le Savoir Faire” (2017), with their famous “Banging Hip-Hop Inna Yardie Style” quickly brought L’Entourloop into the spotlight, along with their hundreds of shows performed all over Europe. The mysterious collective continues to bring together an ever-growing audience around the world, as proved by their hundreds of millions of plays on music platforms.
True lovers of vinyl and old cinema, in their perpetual quest for the ultimate sample, the insatiable diggers kept their fans waiting by first dropping the excellent DJ-Mix “Start From Scratch” in the summer of 2021, followed by a series of 3 official remixes, including the Reunion Island anthem “Li Sem”.
Another striking characteristic of L’Entourloop is the great ability of King James and Sir Johnny to gather incredible guests from around the world. Whether with Skarra Mucci and their now classic “Dreader Than Dread” or their excellent EP “Golden Nuggets” (2019), Capleton for the extravagant remix of “Burn Dem Down”, producer Panda Dub they collaborated with on “Le Bonheur” or French singer Biga Ranx for their hit “Push The Limits”, L’Entourloop has the gift of giving birth to collaborations that mark the spirits.
With no less than 32 guests from all over the world, MCs fling lyrics like guns like in a western movie and the new album is no exception!
On the reggae side, Jamaican legends such as Ken Boothe and Bounty Killer meet new generation stars such as Alborosie, Kabaka Pyramid, Queen Omega and Marcus Gad. On the hip-hop side Chali 2Na from legendary US group Jurassic 5, Swedish MC Promoe from Looptroop Rockers, US rapper Rêverie, the excellent JuJu Rogers, French beatmaker Degiheugi and the irresistible South African female rapper Dope St Jude all make appearances.
The UK vibe can also be felt with features from jungle and dancehall pioneers General Levy and Tippa Irie as well as heavyweights of the grime scene Flowdan, Lady Chann and Killa P. Fellow French artists are also in the spotlight with guests such as Big Red, O.B.F and Manudigital. To complete this amazing cast, L’Entourloop has once again called on the incomparable Troy Berkley from Bermuda and the talented trumpeter N’Zeng, formerly of Le Peuple de l’Herbe, to accompany the collective on the road alongwith a new addition – excellent Dutch rapper BlabberMouf, who has just joined the killer new live show.
L’Entourloop UK Tour 2024
05/10/2024- Liverpool (UK)- Hangar 34
06/10/2024- London (UK)- Village Underground – SOLD OUT
07/10/2024- London (UK)- Village Underground
08/10/2024- Bristol (UK)- Trinity Center- SOLD OUT
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