For Bagpak
White Label’s launch release, Yellowtail [aka Hiro Awanohara] teams
up with veteran vocalist Jeni Fujita to deliver this solid nu-soul gem
originally featured on Gilles Peterson’s label, Brownswood Recordings.
Yellowtail’s Silverback remix flips the original version into dancefloor
number with its dirty-thick beats, heavy bass and synth-lines accompanied
by Jeni’s sultry vocals.
Based in
Brooklyn, Yellowtail broke ground with his debut release on Compost
Records' Future Sounds of Jazz 9 followed by original and remix releases
from labels such as Irma, Head2Toe, Brownswood Recordings, Amalgama
and Bagpak Music. His tracks have been featured on influential radio
shows such as Gilles Peterson's Worldwide on BBC Radio1, JdaFlex on
1XTRA, Elevations Radio Show, BrokenBeatRadio, Offtrack Radio, BeyondJazz,
etc. He has also collaborated with artists such as Eska, Alison Crockett
and Monday Michiru.
Longtime
Brooklyn resident and veteran singer Jeni Fujita can be heard on multiple
major label albums, from Wyclef Jean to Lauren Hill to John Forte. The
Grammy nominated hit single, “Guantanamera� by Wyclef Jean featured
Jeni’s solid vocal skills. She also has numerous TV performances, such
as MTV and Saturday Night Live, and has also toured with megastars like
Destiny’s Child, Wyclef Jean and Pink. Watch out for Jeni’s solo album
that’s near completion.
"Track
is dope!� - Alex Attias (Visions Inc)
"The track is awesome bro!" - Gerd (4lux)
"This is heavy!!!!" - Gareth Stephens (Askew Recordings)