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Yussef Dayes new video and tour dates including Royal Albert Hall
21 June 2023
Celebrated multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer Yussef Dayes today returns with a visual accompaniment to his most recent single “Rust” , featuring long standing collaborator and friend Tom Misch.
“Rust' is the second single to be shared from Yussef Dayes debut solo album “Black Classical Music”, and follows the release of the title track, a collaboration with Charlie Stacey and Venna, and its video, the perfect entry point into the expansive project.
Directed by Jack Brown, the “Rust” music video begins enveloped in digital sunshine, viewers traverse the beautifully animated natural biomes and psychedelic wonderlands through the track’s runtime. London based director, designer and animator Jack Brown specialises in hand-drawn 2D animation. His visually captivating aesthetic creates weird and wonderful worlds blurring the surreal with reality, yet always keeping the viewer glued to their screens. Jack has crafted music videos and visual content for notable artists such as The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Tom Misch and Nines, Whether it’s futuristic factories or dreamy surreal surf scapes, his work has a strong sense of design, elements of pastiche and humour which showcases his versatile talent.
“It felt really special to work with Yussef and Tom again to make the third instalment of our animation saga and extra special to do it for Yussef's incredible debut album.
I wanted to expand the world of Nightrider and Tidal Wave by bringing it into a 3D space while maintaining the classic 2D feel. This was made possible by the big brain, super talented Richard Noble who built these landscapes from my silly sketches. Big love to the small crew of dedicated and talented people who worked on this and to Yussef and Tom for consistently making the best sounding music out there.
My only aspiration is that it lives up to the other two videos and will be turned into visuals on youtube for "chill music to smoke weed to." - Jack Brown (Director)
Continuously pushing boundaries in both recording and live-settings, Dayes will be headlining at London’s Royal Albert Hall on the 12th of October. Widely recognised as one of the most electrifying live performers of his generation, watching Dayes perform is an exhilarating combo of technical prowess, intensity and emotion – leaving audiences in no doubt as to the role of rhythm in channelling spiritual energy. Dayes will deservedly take his place among the ranks of star-studded performers that have appeared at the iconic venue over the past century. Expect “Black Classical Music” to be brought to thrillingly vivid life within the storied surroundings.
“Black Classical Music” is Dayes 19-track debut solo studio album. At every turn, Dayes distinctive drum licks and Rocco Palladino’s bass are the sturdy anchors; aided by Charlie Stacey (keys/synths), Venna (saxophone), Alexander Bourt (percussion), and a whole host of honourable features including: Chronixx, Masego, Jamilah Barry, Tom Misch, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Sheila Maurice Grey, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross and the Chineke! Orchestra, the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black and ethnically diverse musicians. Centred around themes of family and legacy, the record is a journey of healing and spirituality.
Yussef Dayes discography is expansive and wide reaching; his rise can be first linked to the Afrocentric quartet, United Vibrations, alongside his two brothers - Ahmad and Kareem - and saxophonist, Wayne Francis. This was followed by the meteorically sucessful, but short-lived duo Yussef Kamaal, with keyboardist Kamaal Williams. More recently, Dayes released Live At Joshua Tree, an EP presented by Soulection, and other solo releases including the live album Welcome To The Hills and Love Is The Message, which was recorded Live at Abbey Road Studios.
His list of collaborators is ever-growing and has blossomed to include the finest talents across both music and fashion. From 2020’s album “What Kinda Music”, a collaboration with Tom Misch released on Blue Note Records which charted in the Top 5, to an official remix of Pa Salieu’s “Frontline”, on Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” album, plus production for R&B royalty in Kali Uchis and Kehlani and 2022’s joint release with Soulection entitled Live At Joshua Tree. The late Louis Vuitton innovator, Virgil Abloh, hand-picked Yussef to soundtrack and curate the LV dinner show for Paris Men’s Fashion Week in January 2019, as well as having Dayes perform at the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris and collaborating on many other projects.
“Black Classical Music” Tracklist
Black Classical Music ft. Venna & Charlie Stacey
Afro Cubanism
Raisins Under The Sun ft. Shabaka Hutchings
Rust ft. Tom Misch
Turquoise Galaxy
The Light ft. Bahia Dayes
Pon Di Plaza ft. Chronixx
Magnolia Symphony
Early Dayes
Chasing The Drum
Birds of Paradise
Gelato
Marching Band ft. Masego
Crystal Palace Park ft. Elijah Fox
Presidential ft. Jahaan Sweet
Jukebox
Woman’s Touch ft. Jamilah Barry
Tioga Pass ft. Rocco Palladino
Cowrie Charms ft. Leon Thomas & Barbara Hicks
“Rust' is the second single to be shared from Yussef Dayes debut solo album “Black Classical Music”, and follows the release of the title track, a collaboration with Charlie Stacey and Venna, and its video, the perfect entry point into the expansive project.
“It felt really special to work with Yussef and Tom again to make the third instalment of our animation saga and extra special to do it for Yussef's incredible debut album.
I wanted to expand the world of Nightrider and Tidal Wave by bringing it into a 3D space while maintaining the classic 2D feel. This was made possible by the big brain, super talented Richard Noble who built these landscapes from my silly sketches. Big love to the small crew of dedicated and talented people who worked on this and to Yussef and Tom for consistently making the best sounding music out there.
My only aspiration is that it lives up to the other two videos and will be turned into visuals on youtube for "chill music to smoke weed to." - Jack Brown (Director)
Continuously pushing boundaries in both recording and live-settings, Dayes will be headlining at London’s Royal Albert Hall on the 12th of October. Widely recognised as one of the most electrifying live performers of his generation, watching Dayes perform is an exhilarating combo of technical prowess, intensity and emotion – leaving audiences in no doubt as to the role of rhythm in channelling spiritual energy. Dayes will deservedly take his place among the ranks of star-studded performers that have appeared at the iconic venue over the past century. Expect “Black Classical Music” to be brought to thrillingly vivid life within the storied surroundings.
“Black Classical Music” is Dayes 19-track debut solo studio album. At every turn, Dayes distinctive drum licks and Rocco Palladino’s bass are the sturdy anchors; aided by Charlie Stacey (keys/synths), Venna (saxophone), Alexander Bourt (percussion), and a whole host of honourable features including: Chronixx, Masego, Jamilah Barry, Tom Misch, Elijah Fox, Shabaka Hutchings, Miles James, Sheila Maurice Grey, Nathaniel Cross, Theon Cross and the Chineke! Orchestra, the first professional orchestra in Europe to be made up of majority Black and ethnically diverse musicians. Centred around themes of family and legacy, the record is a journey of healing and spirituality.
Yussef Dayes discography is expansive and wide reaching; his rise can be first linked to the Afrocentric quartet, United Vibrations, alongside his two brothers - Ahmad and Kareem - and saxophonist, Wayne Francis. This was followed by the meteorically sucessful, but short-lived duo Yussef Kamaal, with keyboardist Kamaal Williams. More recently, Dayes released Live At Joshua Tree, an EP presented by Soulection, and other solo releases including the live album Welcome To The Hills and Love Is The Message, which was recorded Live at Abbey Road Studios.
His list of collaborators is ever-growing and has blossomed to include the finest talents across both music and fashion. From 2020’s album “What Kinda Music”, a collaboration with Tom Misch released on Blue Note Records which charted in the Top 5, to an official remix of Pa Salieu’s “Frontline”, on Wizkid’s “Made In Lagos” album, plus production for R&B royalty in Kali Uchis and Kehlani and 2022’s joint release with Soulection entitled Live At Joshua Tree. The late Louis Vuitton innovator, Virgil Abloh, hand-picked Yussef to soundtrack and curate the LV dinner show for Paris Men’s Fashion Week in January 2019, as well as having Dayes perform at the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris and collaborating on many other projects.
“Black Classical Music” Tracklist
Black Classical Music ft. Venna & Charlie Stacey
Afro Cubanism
Raisins Under The Sun ft. Shabaka Hutchings
Rust ft. Tom Misch
Turquoise Galaxy
The Light ft. Bahia Dayes
Pon Di Plaza ft. Chronixx
Magnolia Symphony
Early Dayes
Chasing The Drum
Birds of Paradise
Gelato
Marching Band ft. Masego
Crystal Palace Park ft. Elijah Fox
Presidential ft. Jahaan Sweet
Jukebox
Woman’s Touch ft. Jamilah Barry
Cowrie Charms ft. Leon Thomas & Barbara Hicks
