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Oscar Jerome & Ben Hauke – ‘No Need’
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Genre-bending trailblazer Oscar Jerome, teams up with South East London DJ and sonic experimenter, Ben Hauke for ‘No Need’, out today via DMY. The pair come together again following a collaboration in 2019, for Oscar’s release ‘Gravitate’ and took the opportunity during 2020’s lockdowns to reignite their creative output as a duo. The release blends Jerome’s jazz, soul and guitar elements with Hauke’s influences from house, broken beat and 90’s hip-hop, across the luminous 2-track EP.
Oscar Jerome comes off the back of his 2020 breakthrough debut album ‘Breathe Deep’ which featured Lianne La Havas and picked up glowing endorsements from across the music industry. Jerome was labelled as The Guardian’s ‘One To Watch’ as well receiving frequent support and playlisting across the likes of 6 Music, Radio1 and 1Xtra, for his unique ability to supply absorbing grooves alongside arresting & poignant lyrics.
An in-demand singer-songwriter and former member of Afrobeat collective, Kokoroko, he’s established himself as a key player in not only South London’s burgeoning contemporary Jazz scene, but the global stage too. Performing at festivals such as PukkelPop, GALA Festival and Turning Tides, the London native also lines up a 20-date UK & EU tour this autumn.
Talented South East-London based producer, DJ and composer Ben Hauke has made a name for himself with releases on labels such as Far Out Recordings, Cooperation Records and YAM Records, whilst finding a consistent home on his own Woop Records. Recent release ‘ONE YEAR DANCE’, was added to 6 Music’s playlist and received heavy support across stations such as Rinse FM, NTS and Balamii. Touting a distinctive sound that can be applied to a multitude of genres, Hauke isn’t afraid to express himself and effortlessly moves across spaces, such as jazz, breaks, garage and acid.
With jazz inflicted percussion and Jerome’s ethereal voice, title track ‘No Need’ kicks off the EP, bringing in wider house elements through Hauke’s intricate production. ‘Cosmic Egg’ ventures into more experimental territories, with Jerome painting a picture above the pulsating hip-hop beat.
Dripping in each other’s signature sounds, Jerome and Hauke perfectly compliment one another’s styles on the release. From floating vocals and jazz guitar riffs, to solid production and subtle instrumentation they supply an example of how to collaborate across a number of styles. Moving further to cement their positions in their respective fields, displaying their ability to create rich sounds and tapestries with incredible breadth.
Oscar Jerome & Ben Hauke’s ‘No Need’ EP is available now via DMY.
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