Brimming with contrast, the EP foreshadows a strong summer for AMÉMÉ
One Tribe makes second stop in Amsterdam at Shelter on June 22nd
Black Book Records
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Surging forward, AMÉMÉ makes a formidable debut on Chris Lake’s Black Book Records with the driving duet “Atalakou” and “Torero.” The release via Lake’s acclaimed imprint sees the afro-house innovator continue to apply his signature sound to the labels of major forces in electronic music, continuing his accumulation of high profile accolades.
Minimal yet poignant, “Atalakou” is deeply rooted in a tribal, club-ready percussive core, while the contrasting “Torero” boasts flourishing brass and organic elements. The thoughtfully written, soulful melodies heard on “Torero” are woven into larger than life builds that pave the way for spiritually expansive, dance-driven breakdowns.
The release directly follows recent successful installments in AMÉMÉ’s burgeoning catalogue, most recently including “NEVER” via Gorgon City’s REALM Records, “Wild Animal,” which came out on Defected’s newly minted afro-house imprint One People, and his Latin fusion heater “Ando High” in collaboration with Mexico City’s Tom & Collins.
Revitalized this year, AMÉMÉ’s One Tribe signature event series concept has continued to touch down in new destinations around the globe. Officially relaunching in London at fabric, followed by a big splash for a quarterly residency at Shelter in Amsterdam, the most recent One Tribe dates have been in Ibiza to start the season, and in Egypt at Cubix. The next event will be the second installment of One Tribe Amsterdam, returning to Shelter on June 22nd.
The continuation of One Tribe events are in addition to a packed season of AMÉMÉ appearances across the summer festival circuit at the likes of Awakenings, Tomorrowland Belgium, Sonus, and Audio Obscura Festival – as well as an enduring presence on the white isle playing at key residencies like Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream, Jamie Jones’ Paradise, Bedouin’s Saga, Rumours, and more across Ibiza over the season.
Minted in 2017 by Chris Lake, Black Book Records continues to deliver dynamic tracks destined to heat the dance floor. AMÉMÉ’s debut EP on the imprint joins other recent releases this side of the year on Blackbook from the likes of Noizu, Bontan, Cloonee, The Chemical Brothers, and Chris Lake himself – all of which have made their impact on the space as the label continues to be a flourishing force in forward thinking house music.
Specializing in Afro-leaning electronic music, AMÉMÉ’s DJ sets are eclectic, diverse and pay musical tribute to his West African heritage. In the studio he is equally dynamic and adept, seeing releases via his One Tribe label finding their way to Black Coffee. He’s seen his music signed to top labels including Armada, Crosstown Rebels, Cercle, and Abracadabra. He has delivered his unique brand of “AMÉMÉ House” to every corner of the world, taking the stage at marquee festivals such as Coachella, Tomorrowland, CRSSD, Awakenings, Lightning In A Bottle, Electric Forest, all of the iconic clubs in Ibiza, and more in every major city. AMÉMÉ will be hosting his own percussion-fueled rituals on dance floors across the world for many years to come, uniting the global community and reminding us that we are all One Tribe.
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About Blackbook Records
Paying homage to the cutting-edge foundations of house music, Chris Lake founded Black Book Records in 2016 with the intent of regaining creative control over his own discography and output. It quickly matured into a landmark destination for tastemakers who pay homage to the rudiments of house music’s history while pushing its envelope, led by artists like Cloonee, Green Velvet, Chris Lorenzo, Grimes, Armand Van Helden, HoneyLuv, Mochakk, Mau P, Melé, Chloe Robinson, and many more.
The running Black Book Records showcases consistently sell out the most heralded venues within the dance music community, including Space Miami, The Brooklyn Mirage, Denver’s Mission Ballroom, as well as a handful of bespoke, outdoor, one-of-a-kind spaces like Hollywood Boulevard. Past performances have included kingpins such as Kevin Saunderson, Armand Van Helden, and Dennis Ferrer, among its many legendary special guests over the years.
Armed with Lake’s bonafide stature and expertise within the dance music community, Black Book Records’ discography and curation is recognized by the industry as a leading voice within house music. Leveraging taste and innovation as the foundational elements of its brand, the label embodies the heritage of the genre and echoes the spirit of where it all began.
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About One Tribe
One Tribe is an artistic endeavor and global collective that encompasses the 3 pillars of Hubert Sodogandji’s identity – music, art, and fashion. Better known as AMÉMÉ, the West African born, Berlin influenced and Brooklyn based afro-house innovator has a primary prerogative as an artist to remind us that we are all One Tribe.
Originally conceived in the Fall of 2017, One Tribe initially launched as a curated event series. The concept of One Tribe expanded in 2020 into the boutique record imprint that showcased the seminal sounds that came to define AMÉMÉ. Quickly introducing innovative sounds and forward thinking approaches to the genre, One Tribe quickly became an identifying home of Hubert’s coined brand of “AMÉMÉ house.”
All facets of One Tribe reflect the spirit of the diverse community that the brand is built upon. Bridging cultural gaps, the tenants of One Tribe are community, diversity, innovation, passion, and creativity. With storytelling at the heart of the label, each record released on One Tribe weaves a different tale inspired by the likes of family, history, heartbreak, culture, and more experiences from this life.
2024 sees the official return of One Tribe’s signature series of iconic events from where the collective built their name. The cornerstone of the One Tribe experience is set to make its mark at key venues in major cities around the world across 2024, with launch events to take place in London, Amsterdam, and New York.
