Outer Space (EP)
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Outer Space is an EP
album by the British-Asian music producer and vocalist S-Endz
, who is well known as a member of the band Swami
. The song Outer Space itself also features vocals from Kazz Kumar and Rukas.
In an article published on leading Indian entertainment website DesiHits.com, S-Endz spoke about the collaboration and release:
"I first met Kazz a few years back. Our respective bands, Swami
and Sona Family, had been booked by the same event promoters a few times, and supported by the same media outlets, so it was inevitable that our paths would cross sooner or later. When we met we seemed to be on the same wavelength as far as our love for music and constantly redefining looks and styles. Since then, we talked a few times and discussed the idea of collaboration but I didn't want to force the creation of it, because that's not how either of us operates. When I wrote "Outer Space" I knew it was perfect and that Kazz would sound great on it."
"I've known Rukas for a few years through mutual friends and associates of the late great Tupac Shakur
. He has a gritty raw rap style that brings a different edge to the track."'
The EP was released through the website Bandcamp.com - a platform allowing independent musicians to release their music for variable costs. Outer Space was released as a free download but with the option for fans to pay any amount they choose, if they choose to.
and Kanye West
, a sound that S-Endz has coined “Neofunk.” It’s different for sure, but more importantly it works and sounds like nothing you’ve heard before".
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
album by the British-Asian music producer and vocalist S-Endz
S-Endz
S-Endz, also known as Turi and Casey Rain is a British Asian vocalist, music producer, songwriter and presenter. He is best known as a member of the critically acclaimed UK rap/alternative/bhangra band Swami....
, who is well known as a member of the band Swami
Swami (band)
Swami are a critically acclaimed British Indian pop/alt/bhangra band from Birmingham, England. It is also the pseudonym of the band's lead performer, producer, DJ and guitarist Diamond Duggal , who founded the band with his brother Simon Duggal...
. The song Outer Space itself also features vocals from Kazz Kumar and Rukas.
Information
S-Endz had originally been set to release his first solo album Emanate in the fall of 2009. However, it was pushed back to 2010 and the release of Outer Space was announced shortly thereafter. Centering around a mid-tempo, futuristic hip-hop groove, the song features both rapped and sung vocals from S-Endz, a further rap verse from Rukas, and a chorus sang by Kazz Kumar.In an article published on leading Indian entertainment website DesiHits.com, S-Endz spoke about the collaboration and release:
"I first met Kazz a few years back. Our respective bands, Swami
Swami (band)
Swami are a critically acclaimed British Indian pop/alt/bhangra band from Birmingham, England. It is also the pseudonym of the band's lead performer, producer, DJ and guitarist Diamond Duggal , who founded the band with his brother Simon Duggal...
and Sona Family, had been booked by the same event promoters a few times, and supported by the same media outlets, so it was inevitable that our paths would cross sooner or later. When we met we seemed to be on the same wavelength as far as our love for music and constantly redefining looks and styles. Since then, we talked a few times and discussed the idea of collaboration but I didn't want to force the creation of it, because that's not how either of us operates. When I wrote "Outer Space" I knew it was perfect and that Kazz would sound great on it."
"I've known Rukas for a few years through mutual friends and associates of the late great Tupac Shakur
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur , known by his stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper and actor. Shakur has sold over 75 million albums worldwide as of 2007, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world...
. He has a gritty raw rap style that brings a different edge to the track."'
The EP was released through the website Bandcamp.com - a platform allowing independent musicians to release their music for variable costs. Outer Space was released as a free download but with the option for fans to pay any amount they choose, if they choose to.
Reviews
Reviews of the release were favorable, with leading Indian entertainment website DesiHits.com stating that "Unlike anything on the scene right now, Outer Space is truly a one of a kind track". Steven Anthony of The Musictionary gave the release a score of 7/10, stating that it "sounds incredibly fresh...like a cross between Trent ReznorTrent Reznor
Michael Trent Reznor is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, record producer, and leader of industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails. Reznor is also a member of How to Destroy Angels alongside his wife, Mariqueen Maandig, and Atticus Ross. He was previously associated with bands Option 30,...
and Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
, a sound that S-Endz has coined “Neofunk.” It’s different for sure, but more importantly it works and sounds like nothing you’ve heard before".
Track listing
Album personnel
- S-EndzS-EndzS-Endz, also known as Turi and Casey Rain is a British Asian vocalist, music producer, songwriter and presenter. He is best known as a member of the critically acclaimed UK rap/alternative/bhangra band Swami....
– writing, performance, production, all instruments, mixing, mastering - Simon "Subs" Duggal – mixing and mastering on Track #1
- Rukas – writing, performance on Track #1 and Track #2
- Kazz Kumar – performance on Tracks #1 and #2
External links
- http://music.s-endz.comOuter Space EP Official Download Page at BandcampBandcampBandcamp is an online music store, as well as a platform for artist promotion, that caters mainly for independent artists. Artists on Bandcamp have a customizable microsite with the albums they upload. All tracks can be played for free on the website and some artists offer free music downloads...
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