Zero T & Onj - Kilburn

The North Quarter

£26.98

Cat No: NQ035
Format: 2 x 12" Vinyl
Release Date: 17 Feb 2023
Genre: Drum & Bass

A1 Zero T & Onj - Kilburn (Intro)
A2 Zero T & Onj - Rodeo Drive
A3 Zero T & Onj - Spiritual Sound
B1 Zero T & Onj - Twenty Three
B2 Zero T & Onj - Shebeen (Interlude)
B3 Zero T & Onj - Everyday Struggles
B4 Zero T & Onj - Rain
C1 Zero T & Onj - Some Type Of Way
C2 Zero T & Onj - Stick Up
C3 Zero T & Onj - We Juggle Different
D1 Zero T & Onj - Darkness
D2 Zero T & Onj - Expendable (Interlude)
D3 Zero T & Onj - In Union

Veteran Drum & Bass producer Zero T returns to The North Quarter as he teams up with blind jazz pianist Andre Louis (PKA Onj) on their conceptual album Kilburn.

Having fortuitously discovered that they are neighbours in autumn 2021, Zero T & Onj began writing music together almost immediately. The duo's chemistry was undeniable as Kilburn was written over the course of just three months. With Kilburn being historically known for its large Caribbean and Irish communities, and Zero T being Irish and Onj of Caribbean heritage, it felt undeniable to dedicate the album after the London area it was written in.

The result is a rich, versatile collection of tracks, showing off intricate rhythms along with smooth chord progressions, perfectly marrying the worlds of both artists and their Jazz, R&B and Jungle influences. The darker, heavy side of Zero T’s sound is present on 'Some Type of Way' and 'We Juggle Different', both featuring Neo Soul singer Terrell King. More delicate, soulful tracks include “Everyday Struggles” featuring Jordan Max, “Rodeo Drive” featuring Mercy's Cartel and “Darkness” featuring Steo. Other featured vocalists are the iconic Ursula Rucker, Manchester's T-Man and Ms Nayé. The album also includes a collaboration with Nu Jazz duo Unitsouled, who previously appeared on Zero T’s debut release on The North Quarter Baby Grand.