The new EP from bayamo. "Slow is Fast" intoxicates with it’s mellow vibes and technical prowess

Experience rich soundscapes and lofi beats in a west coast style

bayamo. is a LA-based producer and multi-instrumentalist. He is a self-taught, and talented performer, cited by great artists such as Thundercat, dimlite and Makaya McCraven.

His debut EP "Slow is Fast" has just been released on German label Jakarta Records. He’s incorporated a variety of musical genres such as breakbeats, jazz, funk, hip hop and electronica to create a rich, mellow sound, the result of hours spent honing in the studio. 

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It's a contradictory title, "Slow is Fast," but his organic sound is a chilled out mood that you'll feel in no time. From the opening "First Light", you’ll be drawn into an enthusiastic groove that feels the influence of jazz. Also, the remarkable track "Tailwind" starts with a funky breakbeat followed up with smooth guitar licks. “The Morning on Laurel Canyon”, which has a soft mellow vibe like waking from a good night's sleep, pays homage to Laurel Canyon, the sacred site of West Coast rock created in the 1960s and 1970s. Impressive with the glittering synthesizer sound, "Honey" has a beautiful floating melody, reminiscent of the carefree feeling of young lovers falling for the first time. The emotional sound of the gorgeous "detach" that concludes the end seems to fall deeply into a sweet dream that cannot be escaped. This work, which contains these eight tracks, expands into its own universe when you close your eyes.

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DJ and Producer Odin releases her debut album

The twelve tracks of meditative sound bring the listener into an emotional journey

Odin Smith—sometimes called ‘Odiespice’—dropped her first album Between Worlds this spring. Following both her producing and DJ’ing practices, this album joins the two avenues. Based in LA and born in the San Fernando Valley, Odin has been DJ’ing since the age of 13 when she discovered the freedom and expression of voice that it brought her.

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Prior to this debut album, Odin released Charmeuse in 2020 featuring four tracks including ‘Tiger’s Eye’ and ‘Opal.’ In addition to the EP, she collaborated with fellow LA-based musician Kohinoorgasm to release ‘Double Trouble’ in 2020. The single now features on her new album alongside the other two singles released this year ‘Hume’ and ‘Sticks.’

Between Worlds brings listeners twelve tracks of Odin’s honest sound, mixed and produced by her and mastered by FrythmBeats. Her meditative and sometimes trance-like songs blend with a deep energy, stirring up emotions within the listener. Her work looks to use experimental sound and electronic music to create nostalgic sonic atmospheres. She described this project as an ode to women who have supported her for her entire life, as she looks to encourage other women and girls to be their true selves and show everyone their extraordinary colors.

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