SYNACURE Releases WHO ARE WE NOW? Single With THE LAST POETS
The soulful house track builds on We're Not Well Here, from The Last Poets' album Omi Tutu.
Producer and musician Synacure has released his sophomore single 'Who Are We Now?' and its accompanying music video via independent record label Ziq Street Records.
A politically charged commentary on the divisive, spiritual crisis in the world, 'Who Are We Now?' is a soulful, house collaboration with hip-hop originators Abiodun Oyewole and Baba Don Babatunde of THE LAST POETS. The official video serves as a reminder of the shared responsibility people have to come together during times of uncertainty, violence, and change.
'Years ago, I engineered and mixed the album, Omi Tutu, for the legendary Abiodun Oyewole and Baba Don Babatunde of The Last Poets,' shares Synacure. 'There was a song based on a poem of Abiodun's called 'We're Not Well Here,' that I heard a bit differently than they did. To me, there was a new chorus and universal story that could be told by emphasizing certain lyrics. 'Who Are We Now?' is my take on that poem.'
'Who Are We Now?' follows on the heels of Synacure's trance-laced debut single 'I Luv NYC,' a kinetic love letter to the Big Apple. Its official video provides a glimpse into the 'real' heart of Synacure's New York: the cultural diversity, soundscapes, and the sense of community that make the city unlike any other in the world.
A polyglot of rhythm building a reputation for his unusual structures and melodies, Synacure gene-splices genres to blend a vast array of globally sourced musical inspirations – including African, Latin, funk, disco, hip hop, house, and more – into sonically lush landscapes with unmistakable aesthetic purpose. Developing his hybrid electro/organic sound over a lifetime of ventures, Synacure stands for music that builds communities and is as diverse as it is collaborative and transgressive.
Launching his label, Ziq Street Records, inspired by his own globally minded ethos, Bryan Lurie – the producer who is Synacure – champions music and musicians from all backgrounds in his commitment to raising consciousness through music. Ziq Street Records and Synacure are leaving a mark that is international, funky, psychedelic, electro, and current, and are steadfast in their belief that people who listen together and dance together can live, learn, and love together.
About Ziq Street Records
Carrying on the transformative spirit of Woodstock — eclectic, collaborative, and transgressive — Ziq Street Records is a new, independent record label sprung from the global musical experiences and relationships of its founder, the New York-born-and-bred musician, songwriter, and producer Bryan Lurie. Dedicated to the idea that music can and should bring people together, Ziq Street Records' purview is global, presenting music with deep connections to Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and African traditions, folk, funk, house, and improvisational rock — all music respected; all labels disregarded. Rooted in its appreciation of the pure materiality of sound for sound's sake, Ziq Street Records loves everything from old analog records to the newest electronica sounds, sophisticated harmonies, and simple, timeless folk songs.
Working with a roster of emerging talent and featuring a superstar cast of musicians, and with recording, production, and mixing studios physically located on the Woodstock/New York City axis, Ziq Street Records is reshaping the music industry to expect the unexpected while creating music that keeps the soul afloat. Stay tuned for more music from other Ziq Street Records artists, including Synacure, Aline Melo, DRP, and more.
Photo Credit: Pauline St Denise
Photo Credit: Pauline St Denise
