King L. Man - Headonix

Format: LP
Catalogue No.: KRXN023
Barcode: 5065004291156
Release Date: 24 Jun 2022
Genre: Outernational/ Hip Hop / Spoken Word / Beats

Limited, 80 copies only

Helmed by Dave Watts aka D.WattsRiot (Fun-da-mental), the debut KingL Man album, ‘Headonix’ is beat-laden shout out in response to the perpetual state of war we seem to find ourselves at. Outrage and disgust, love and hate, history and presence.

Contributions come from four continents.

Fresh on the scene is Senegalese vocalist Sidi I.B., who arrived on Canarian shores with two hundred other compatriots, cold, wet and hungry after seven days at sea with nothing but his future in his hands.

Temporarily housed at the infamous migrant holding centre in Las Raíces, Tenerife, the studio environment provided an avenue of relief from the inadequate conditions at the overcrowded camp.

Also from Senegal, living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is rapper Ibrahima El Latigazo who delivers his lyrics in French, Wolof, Spanish, English & Sérère. Rounding up the Senegalese contingent is Mame Samba, a group that hold the spirits close when performing. Their contribution is from recording sessions they had with François R. Cambuzat & Gianna Greco (Putan Club / Ifriqiyya Electrique).

Kiki Hitomi (Waq Waq Kingdom/King Midas Sound) returns to the fold, exhaling positivity with Canarian multi-instrumentalist Javier Afonso (Grenouille). The Canarian faction also includes violinist Mónica Viñoly, Dani Garcia (Lagoss/Tupperwear) and Vakawuare. Further guests include percussionist Miroca Paris (Cesária Évora/Madonna); Hamid Mantu (TransGlobal Underground);
Ramjac (Dub Colossus), drums and percussion respectively.
Tracklist:
Can I Sing With You? Ft. Sidi I.B.
No Hay Pescado Ft. Sidi I.B., El Latigazo & Mame Samba
Neuron Landfill (Vertedero de Nueronas)
Smelk
The Light Mandem Forward Ft. Kiki Hitomi w/ Javier Afonso
Guidance & Healing Ft. Mame Samba
Monsanto Ft. Troy Harkin*
Mike Input at Loud Speakers Corner*
Bus Meter Ft. Zeeteah & Sidi I.B.
Assuage No.9 Ft. Zeeteah

*Digital Version only
Vinyl limited to 200 copies

What the Press said…
“a true soundtrack for those without a home where they are, or a home to go back to. Not world music, but between worlds music.” - The Wire | 453 Neil Kulkarni

“Richly textured, clear in its message and valid in its anger, this is a work with something to say.” –Songlines | Nov. 2021 | Jane Cornwell 4/5

“One of my albums of the year.” 3RRRFM | The Good, The Dub, The Global
“I can’t recommend it highly enough” Debbie Golt | Outerglobe Resonance FM