Yoruba Records welcomes back label favourite Mike Steva with a well-balanced and forward thinking EP that both engages and pushes boundaries. Opening up with ‘Love Symphonik’, this stutter-stepped jam practically drips with MPC flavour. Up next, ‘The Message’; a bold proclamation with more straight forward percussion. With added Balkan flavour this one is as deep as they come. This is followed with ‘Sila’ where Steva’s chops are on full display. This engaging and well-constructed groove conjures of feelings of celebration, one that’s easy to imagine taking place in the streets of Macedonia. We close with ‘Zensko Oro’, a deep and moody percussive-led jam. This one speaks of movement, slowly building on itself and reaching a natural climax that enhances and delights the senses of the astute listener. Sit back, relax and enjoy this soon-to-be essential piece of the Yoruba Records canon.
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released July 3, 2018
YSD90
Mike Steva
Birds of Paradise EP
A01. Mike Steva - Love Symphonik 4:09
Drums, Rhythm & Arrangement by Mike Steva
Recorded & Mixed @ The Deeperoots Dojo, Melbourne, Australia
A02. Mike Steva - The Message 5:01
Drums, Congas, Udu, Bongos by Mike Steva
Arrangement by Mike Steva
Recored @ Mama Dea’s House, St Louis, Missouri
Mixed @ The Deeperoots Dojo, Melbourne, Australia
B01. Sila 5:32
Drums, Percussion & Rhythm by Mike Steva
Arrangement by Mike Steva
Recorded & Mixed @ The Deeperoots Dojo, Melbourne, Australia
B02. Zensko Oro 4:59
Drums, Percussion & Rhythm by Mike Steva
Arrangement by Mike Steva
Recorded & Mixed @ The Deeperoots Dojo, Melbourne, Australia
Produced by Mike Steva for Deeperoots Music (ASCAP)
Mastered by Martin Iveson @ ARCO Labs
Label Manager: Colin Boardway
Executive Producer: Osunlade