Bukola (artist), D-Syfa (producer), Benny Fraser (bass and guitar), Christiano Sossi (bass, guitar), JR Romz (rapper), Honest (poet), Dialate@Unleashed (website and editing of all videos)
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Bukola began exploring her own voice and style with the deep rough soulful tones of Repeat Ophenda. In 2003 Bukola met D'Syfa and they quickly began building up a large catalogue of songs. Acting as a great catalyst to each other they have evolved and grown together, constantly refining skills, learning new ones, and always surprising each other.
With the unusual soulful, break beat, hip-hop style; each song is it’s own masterpiece. Every song is very different from the last, and Bukola is always trying new things.
In June 2004 Bukola's debut single, 'the Voodoo EP' was released. In December 2004 Bukola ventured out to South Africa and filmed a video for the track 'Keep High'. Whilst out there Bukola managed to get a few performances in and around Johannesburg, including a a live show on Metro FM, and a live PA at Citrus Lounge. The reception was great - Bukola found some good friends and wonderful audiences .
In January 2005 ‘All City EP’ was released, this was a four track EP featuring the previous release with two added tracks, ‘Keep High’ and ‘Cupid’.
The Bukola Project then re-located to Cyprus for seven months. During this time Bukola and D'Syfa worked on new material and the team filmed a video for the track ‘Secret Prayer’. The ‘All City EP’ was promoted during this time and the track ‘Keep High’ was regularly play-listed on ‘Mix FM’ and 'Radio Napa’.
In December 2005, Bukola and D'Syfa once again ventured out to South Africa to finalise the editing of the ‘Secret Prayer’ video. Whilst in Johannesburg they managed to squeeze in some memorable and well received performances at ‘The Horror Café’, ‘Back 2 Basics’, ‘Songwriters Club’, ‘Citrus Lounge’, and the ‘Fuel Bar’. Bukola continued to rock the place as a warm up act for MXO, South Africa’s award winning afro jazz funk band, performing in the heart of Johannesburg at an all day AIDS/HIV awareness festival ‘When life Happens’.
During 2006, Bukola spent time writing and recording material for her debut album, and tested these out with the odd live performance.........
In 2007 the album was finalised, and went through a radio campaign with Outpost media which led up the release in October. This was marked by an Album Launch at The Luminaire in North London, where we performed the album live with a 5 piece band. It was an uplifting night and well-received by all
Then, things did not run so smoothly and in November 2007 the Goya Music distribution company folded. Luckily Timewarp loved the 'Bukola Project' and took over Goya's role. Timewarp's enthusiasm drew much interest both in the UK and abroad. However, the ride was not so smooth again and Timewarp folded. Kudos then picked up the baton.
In December 2007 Bukola headed back to SA where they filmed the video for 'Hypnotised' and preformed once again at various venues with great response.
During 2008, due to a family bereavement, Bukola took some time to reflect and re-coup.
The start of 2009 saw a physical and digital single from the album 'Which Way' entitled 'Hypnotised'. The release featured the original album mix, supported with remixes from the infamous Marc Mac (4hero) and Domu (Treble O). So, now the second album is just around the corner.
Society is afraid of your wild natures afraid of your naturalness, so from the very beginning, it starts cutting your wings.
And the most dangerous possibility in you is the possibility of love.
Because if there is love, you can go even against the whole world.
If you know your being, there is no question of becoming.
All that you could have ever imagined to become you already are.
You are gods who have forgotten who they are.
You are emperors who have fallen asleep and are dreaming that they have become beggars.
Now beggars are trying to become emperors, in dreams they are making great efforts to become emperors, and all that is needed is to wake up! You may be the last generation which has be the possibility to rebel.
And if you don't rebel there may be no more chances.
Humanity can be reduced to a robot like existence.
Hey Bukola Hope things are going well. Notice Outpost are doing your PR - I know few of the peeps down there, worked there - good guys. If you're around Friday... Peace Dan Jammin Crew
:::Special Announcement:::
Mark your diaries, tap your Crackberrys, scrawl on the walls...
Not only does JAMMIN LIVE's 1st birthday (Friday 28th Nov) feature a stellar line up of DJ's and live acts - but its also our final show at Paradise (by way of Kensal Green). After a memorable year we proudly leave behind a legacy of roadblock shows, happy people and incredible music. With a change of management signalling a new direction for Paradise, we feel the time is right for Jammin Live to fly its spiritual nest to greener pastures and bigger venues in 2009.
We invite all Jammin family, friends and long-lost cousins to come share in the celebrations for one final blow-out... with some very special suprise guests in store (and still only £3!).
Thanks for being our friend! We just posted some songs from our debut EP. We would love it if you would check it out if you get a chance. Thanks, Motonaut
Please show your support for our underground independent label and come along and watch the incredible Ben Forster perform!!
It would be great to see you down there!! Thanks.. The Schizofreniks
Bukola – “Down To Your Lies” played on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show - BBC 6Music. Listen again on http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/"
