Lil Obeah’s roots are a very eclectic batch of bands and artists, including his past projects Crowd Control, The Shape of Moombhaton and Tunesinnaourheads. He is inspired by the strangest and most special Romanian sounds, ranging from weird experimental authentic local dub to traditional reggae-dub with ska and rock influences, from 1988 to 2020.
The artist considers Dub music sound art and aims to create a forever authentic Romanian horror film soundtrack with his songs and remixes.
My grandmother inspired me to approach this song in a dub style. On the anniversary of her death I want to remember her as one of the most courageous people I knew. She used to say about politicians that "they have already sold us and our souls".
So when it comes to positive yet great political lyrics Oamenii sunt încă frumoși is one of the best songs there is out there in the Romanian music industry. I loved it from the first listen and I am totally inspired by its message and sound.
Because we need more women in art and music the Oamenii riddim is priviledged to welcome the superb voices of Elena Popa and Irina Marinescu. These creative and courageous ladies are diving deep into the concept and sharing a message of hope with sarcasm and dystopia with empathy.
Bandcamp only release.
from
Oamenii,
released March 4, 2021
Special guest Viku Zenescu (lyrics and vocals)
Lil Obeah – all vocals, samples, concepts
Marius Costache – production, mixing, mastering & percussion
Horseman – drums
Mihai Moldoveanu – electric bass
Leon Lotoțchi - thereminist
Special guest Marian Șerban Feraru – țambal aka santur
Collage and Art Direction by Cristiana Bucureci
All Obeah vocals recorded by Marius Costache at Studio148
Production by Marius Costache at Studio148
Special thanks to Stanciu “Punct” Daniel
Special thanks to Nick Page Dubulah aka Dub Colossus
Special thanks to Tim Wheelan and Hamid Mantu de la Transglobal Underground
All the best from Transylvania.