PREMIERE : Peter Matson & JKriv - Underappreciated (feat. Ibibio Sound Machine)

Both multi-instrumentalists and seasoned producers, JKriv and Peter Matson took an all-hands-on-deck approach to these original collaborative tracks. The sonic seeds of ‘Underappreciated’ and ‘Facile’ were planted by Peter Matson, JKriv cooked up the demo of ‘Over Suffa’, and all three were completed together in J’s Brooklyn production studio. With live-recorded guitar, bass, analog synths, and drums/percussion by a cohort of Brooklyn accomplices, the ‘Facile EP’ marries live elements with modern club-ready production. The punchy horns and no-nonsense vocals on ‘Underappreciated’ come via Peter’s long-standing stage and studio connection with Ibibio Sound Machine. Favorite Recordings staple singer Olivya delivers the soulful EP title track performance, and Samy Love’s insistent vocal on ‘Over Suffa’ is a pleading message to end the war and suffering in his native Cameroon. With a remix of ‘Underappreciated’ by French producer extraordinaire Yuksek, songs in both English and French, and influences ranging from boogie funk, 80s R&B, and classic Zouk, the ‘Facile EP’ is a varied and dazzling collection of music for both listeners and DJs alike.