ON RECORD 2021 Presents LIVERPOOL ONE PROJECT: TAKE TWO [Documentary & Free Download]

Featuring:

KOJ, P3LZ, OzMob, Philly D, 5th Deep, Dayzy, Shak Omar, Remee, Jeopardy, Sub Blue, Gully Man Dred, MC Nelson, Neil Noa, Dayzy, Ni Maxine, PaisleighB, Liam Adams, Nak, Ty Lewis and Jamie Broad.

Production by KOF, Olabean, FourThirteen and Big O.

ON RECORD is a festival celebrating and exploring Black music on Merseyside, and the role it has played in communities over the past 70 years. The 2021 edition has brought together a wealth of original, commissioned events, including collaborative music projects, live performances, and the launch of the Liverpool City Region Black Music Action Group’s Manifesto.

A key part of this year’s programme is LIVERPOOL ONE PROJECT: TAKE TWO. Released on 5 November the album features the next-gen of Liverpool-based Black Music artists. It features eight sublime tracks showcasing some of the finest talents the city has to offer right now.

Ten years ago, as part of a University of Liverpool mapping project, Liverpool-based music company URBEATZ brought together the largest collaboration of Merseyside-based Black Music creators that led to a short album and a showcase event.

Those involved were the cream of the crop at the time, including Kof, Esco Williams, Jay Norton, Janiece Myers, Future, Tremz and many more. The project received large fan engagement, national radio play, press coverage, and a UMA Award nomination. Sadly, ten years later, many of the music creators have stopped making music, stating a lack of opportunities based on systemic exclusion.

Is 2021 any different? ON RECORD will resurrect this project with a new crop of emerging Black Music talent, ranging from Hip-Hop and Grime to Drill, R&B, and Jazz. With new producers creating the soundtrack, key local scene stalwarts such as Go Play Studio and L100 A&Ring, LIVERPOOL ONE PROJECT: TAKE TWO will be a snapshot of what is happening in Merseyside for contemporary Black Music creators right now.

“It’s cool to see how the level of talent has grown in the city from the birth of the original project 10 years ago to now. The wealth of styles all coming together under one roof for this project is a clear indication of how vibrant and creative the Liverpool scene is becoming!” – Kof, Go Play Studio

Artists involved include KOJ, P3LZ, OzMob, Philly D, 5th Deep, Dayzy, Shak Omar, Remee, Jeopardy, Sub Blue, Gully Man Dred, MC Nelson, Neil Noa, Dayzy, Ni Maxine, PaisleighB, Liam Adams, Nak, Ty Lewis and Jamie Broad. Production by KOF, Olabean, FourThirteen and Big O.

“I like the fact I get to work with people I may not normally have the chance to work with. In Liverpool, there are so many talented creatives but the city, as a whole lacks one key ingredient: consistency. I’d love to see a project like this come out at least once a year in this city. Amazing to be a part of it all” – KOJ

“The LIVERPOOL ONE PROJECT will hopefully lead to more collaborative work between Liverpool artists and I also hope it will be a springboard for many of those involved to get into the music industry.” DJ 2KIND, L100 / A&R for LIVERPOOL ONE Project

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