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(Duke Mushroom Presents) Bole 2 Harlem Volume 1

by Bole 2 Harlem

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    Rediscover the Revolutionary World/Urban record that is ranked #10 on Songlines list of “Top 75 Best World Music Albums ever."

    Bole is the entry/exit point for Ethiopia, and Harlem is the entry/exit place for African music in America. This record is the concept of ashagre: building a bridge between those worlds. Creating a space where they can both exist without musically or culturally diluting either one. Bole 2 Harlem Volume 1 is a party, a celebration, a gift back to Ethiopia. The World can Flow as One. Music is the frontier to pave the way.

    Bole 2 Harlem Volume 1 was originally released in 2006 and immediately hailed as a global/urban music classic. Black Swan (a division of White Swan Records) is proud to reintroduce this exciting and essential album that still sounds as fresh as the day it was released - and continues to attract new listeners.

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Hoya Hoye 04:05
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Ametballe 04:57
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Hi Loga 04:20
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Endegena 04:48
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H O M E 05:56
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Ya Selam 03:53
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Aya Bellew 04:42
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Quralew 01:44
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AFRICAYE! 02:28

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“Ethiopian modes and rhythms [mesh] with crisp hip-hop loops, adding up to irresistible party chants.” --New York Times

“13 tunes distinguished by killer beats and an infectious blending of traditional Ethiopian melodies, funk and hip-hop. They’ve concocted a sound that’s a distinctive hybrid, an ethnocentric celebration.” –Billboard

“At a time when most African hip-hop mimics its American counterpart, Bole 2 Harlem is a refreshing and unique take on numerous genres, subsequently
forging its own.” –Relix

“An exhilarating slice of Ethiopian hip-hop…the horns and beats wouldn’t sound out of place on any dancefloor anywhere on the planet.” --Times UK

“Astonishingly original! Fuses up-to-the-minute production techniques with deep flavors of hip hop, reggaeton, global music and the lore of traditional
Ethiopian rituals - creating the intrigue of a new kind of Africa-inspired music recorded in NYC.” –MIX

“Giving a futuristic nod to classic Ethiopian jazz and funk, Bole 2 Harlem producer David “Duke Mushroom” Schommer stepped into the studio with a clear vision. He created one of the most fascinating takes on modern Ethiopian music this side of Bill Laswell. Hip-hop and soul vocal hooks are scattered throughout, but the overall effect is a caravan of nomadic spirits banging on
heavy percussion, penetrative bass loops, and catchy harmonies. When the horns come blaring in, the anthemic battle cry is complete.” --XLR8R

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released April 1, 2011

Produced by David "Duke Mushroom" Schommer

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