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| Title: Supernova |
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| Artist: Ajamu Akinyele |
| (c): (C) 2005 Pearl Jazz Recording Label |
| (p): (P) 2005 Pearl Jazz Recording Label |
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Inspired by Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, MeShell Ndegeocello, Marcus Miller, and Prince "SUPERNOVA" is a blend of smooth jazz - funk fusion that combines futuristic elements creating a new sound called Cyber Jazz for a new generation.
"Supernova" the new album from Ajamu Akinyele is musically inspired by various artists including Jon O'Bergh, Miles Davis, and MeShell N'degeocello just to name a few.
Ajamu Akinyele recorded as MARCEL on the Bombay Recording Company Label from 1998 to 2004 and has had independent success with several releases in the San Francisco Bay Area, Europe, and Japan. He has released five albums ranging from Funk to New Age, but has embarked on his first jazz CD. He changed his name on his 32nd birthday, June 21, 2004 from Andre Marcel Wilson to Andre Marcel Ajamu Akinyele to reflect a more African heritage and to connect personally with the universe. Ajamu released his last album under MARCEL titled, "Secret Weapon Volumes 1 & 2," which was his "Funkiest" CD to date. His career as Marcel has always been a struggle finding his true musical style, but he has found his true unique identity producing what he calls "Cyber Jazz - Funk Fusion," redefining jazz for a new generation.
Recording as MARCEL, he arrived on the scene in 1998 with his debut CD titled, The Diary of Marcel. His follow up release was Spice : The Alternative Hip-Hop Experience (2001), which helped Marcel to establish a loyal independent following in Japan and Europe. With the releases of his third and fourth CD's Uptown : 2025 A.D. (2003) and Uptown : 2025 E.P. The Remixes (2004), Marcel developed a true sense of artistry and a vision of being dedicated to his musicianship. These releases also gained him radio airplay on the "Upper Room with Joe Kelley," a radio station in Connecticut that was featured on Prince's website, and gained him attention on MTV Germany. Uptown : 2025 A.D. was a self-awakening and now he is aware of who he is and where he's going! On "Secret Weapon Volumes 1 & 2," his fifth and final release recording as MARCEL, he displays funk in a way that makes you think of bands like Parliament/Funkadelic. "Secret Weapon Volumes 1 & 2" also gained him distribution, radio airplay, and exposure in Australia.
"Supernova" is filled with elements of futuristic sounds combining funk and fusion while maintaining a sense of an R&B feel. Some of the new material on "Supernova" includes the title track "Supernova," "2704 Shane Drive," "Orbiting The Universe," "Starwalkin'," which features Timescape recording artist Jon O'Bergh on piano, and "Pearl," a tribute to his grandmother. There are nine gems including an extended version of the title track. Every song was produced, arranged, composed, and performed by Ajamu Akinyele...that means he played every instrument on each track...WOW! Ajamu Akinyele states "I don't know where this new adventure is going to take me, but it sure feels right! Exploring is how we grow, never stop exploring. Experience Cyber Jazz!" ~Ajamu Akinyele
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