Born above the commotion of Berlin's backstreets during a marathon of collaborative studio sessions late 2007, Caroline Ekström and Robin Hannibal shaped their songs and sounds which later continued to develop during 2008 between Copenhagen, Stockholm and the power of file sharing.
Steeped in rhythm and sublime melody that draw upon elements as diverse as 80's funk, deep house, disco, pop, soulful electronica and hints of folk, the music of IOU transcends beyond labels and stereotypes and transports those lucky enough to be on the other end of the stereo cable to another dimension of musical context.
A lot of thought was put in to the name of their duo, but the final decision came down to a feeling that they owe it to the world to share their music - like an I.O.U.
Musical Background
Caroline Ekström is an exciting soulful vocalist and lyricist out of Stockholm fronting this duo. Recently she's worked with UK production team Part Time Heroes that resulted in the EP “Adventures”, Brazil funk duo Modo Solar, deephouse project LeftGuster (Lefthander & Pete Gust) and just released an album with Swedish jazz/bossa quartet The Moleskins.
Robin Hannibal out of Copenhagen got his big breakthrough as a writer and producer a few years back with the release of the debut album from Owusu & Hannibal on Ubiquity, hailed as one of the most innovative soul records in recent years. Robin continued to work on projects like Boom Clap Bachelors (favored by Gilles Peterson), Non + and with artists such as Aloe Blacc, Eska, Blackalicious, Ty, Sarah Ann Webb from D'Influence and Erick Sermon of EPMD.
Comments about the Hot & Cold Remix by Diesler:
"Nice one. like the old-school house vocal chop-shop treatment. Scandinavian dancefloor heat, brighton style!!" DJ Scribe
“This is a really hitting song. The pianos, that bassline, really fresh. I haven't played it out at the club yet but I can't wait to.” DJ Cosmobaker
North Beach - North Beach EP is out exclusive on Beatport with support from Hernan Cattaneo, D.Ramirez, Stephan Bodzin, Jens Lissat, Louis Osbourne, Eric Faria and other splendid DJ's!
Gin Joints & Simon Frank - En Historisk Tilldragelse
Discotheque ála Carte & Mikro12 2005-2009
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Funk, Electro, Freestyle & other 80’s junk in the mix. Guestraps by Planeten jorden(Aka. Movits), Zacke, Johnny Redskin & Rapper Ted. Mashups and more by Gin Joints. Re-edits/mixes by Simon Frank.
From the 80’s with love!
Prelude to the upcoming Gin Joints mixtape ”Got my eyes on your thighs”. With crazy guest verses by the likes of Adam Tensta, Young Ivy, Kid Colt, Supersci, Prop Dylan and more. Mashups and turntable wizardry.
Gin Joints & Simon Frank - En Historisk Tilldragelse
Discotheque ála Carte & Mikro12 2005-2009
theque02
Funk, Electo, Freestyle & other 80’s junk in the mix. Guestraps by Planeten jorden(Aka. Movits), Zacke, Johnny Redskin & Rapper Ted. Mashups and more by Gin Joints. Re-edits/mixes by Simon Frank.
From the 80’s with love!
Prelude to the upcoming Gin Joints mixtape ”Got my eyes on your thighs”. With crazy guest verses by the likes of Adam Tensta, Young Ivy, Kid Colt, Supersci, Prop Dylan and more. Mashups and turntable wizardry.
Yooo Rabinovich...how goes???? Total Shakattack der ;) lyder lækkert...planer om en officiel release??? Hvorfor kommer du ikke på skype en dag så vi kan snakke?
7 Tracks of free boom bap future. Click the cover for your free download! Soon available on Itunes, spotify, amazon, napster and more. www.discotheque.se
GERMANY
September 10 Erlangen - E-Werk
September 11 Unna - Spatz & Wal
September 12 Aachen - Raststätte
September 13 Darmstadt - Centralstation
FRANCE
September 14 Paris - Nouveau Casino
September 15 Metz - Emile Vache
LUXEMBOURG
September 16 Luxembourg - D:qliq
SWEDEN
September 19 Stockholm - Landet
GERMANY
September 21 Dresden - Ost-Pol
September 22 Gera - Haus der Pioniere
September 24 Berlin - Privatclub
September 25 Hamburg - Reeperbahnfestival @ Hasenschaukel
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