Andre
@andreakinyele
Andre Akinyele is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who defies stereotypical genres and remains a magnetic and viable force in music.
In 2012, he released The Potomac Syndrome promoted with the singles Feel So Good, DC Love (You Know It), and Georgetown. In 2015, he released Metal Skin and Ivory Birds, offering a singer-songwriter approach, questioning the world, leaving no one or nothing off limits. It was promoted with the singles War of Independence, A Ritual of Sound and Time, We Walked On the Moon, and Cities Under the Sand. In 2016, he released The Unauthorized Playlist exploring the madness of keeping secrets, the anger of friendship betrayal, and self-empowerment. It was promoted with the singles After Dark, Skys the Limit, and Keep Movin: Whos on the Telephone. In 2018, he released Telegram Mews and promoted it with the singles T.O. (Toronto), Telegram Mews, and Compassion.
In 2020, he released Uniqlo Boy a black gothic romance shaded in truth, a futuristic, creative and universal journey through an odyssey of hardcore beats, electro love songs, and dance music. The album will be promoted with the singles Ride or Die, Uniqlo Boy, Streetcar, and App Love (Digi-Love).
Andre Akinyele recorded as R&B/funk artist Marcel (19982004) and Ajamu Akinyele as the pioneering force of the cyber-jazz movement with his band Gemini Soul. Also, he is the leader of the rock band Looking for Lester (credited as Rebellion), and the electronic/synth-pop duo Lavender Lush (credited as Chambliss Charlie).
He is also the co-author of the book Elliptical: The Music of Meshell Ndegeocello.
(Birth name: Andre Marcel Wilson / Name change: Andre Marcel Ajamu Akinyele)
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Label Press Release - Andre Akinyele Releases R&B/Hip-Hop CD 6.3.2016
May 23, 2016
The Unauthorized Playlist, available June 3, 2016, by multi-instrumentalist Andre Akinyele offers pristine vocal arrangements on top of an ol' skool vibe. Taking cues from contemporary hip-hop, R&B, and "neo-soul" visionaries, such as Pharrell Williams, Erykah Badu, and D'Angelo to create a distinctive consciousness, The Unauthorized Playlist uses underground hip-hop, funk, and futuristic sounds to explore the madness of keeping secrets, the anger of friendship betrayal, and the rise of self-empowerment. A worthy contrast to his earlier works, The Unauthorized Playlist is sexy, direct, and intimate with songs like "After Dark," "Turnin' Me To Stay," and "Midnight," with the latter evoking R&B/Soul singer Maxwell. The Unauthorized Playlist backs away from the typical mixtape scheme and introduces a playlist concept. Put on your headphones and bounce, as The Unauthorized Playlist is one of Andre Akinyele's most electrifying, eccentric works. www.andreakinyele.com Orange River Records orangeriver@mail.com
