Hot off the heels of an active summer tour across the festival circuit, South London Samba present their debut EP 'Tempo!' Across 5 tracks, band leader Adam Ouissellat drives a tight, rhythmically focused sound, with influence from Brazil and across the African diaspora. 'We have been performing these tunes for a long time and it felt right to archive them when we came up to our 10 year anniversary (the band started in April 2013). We recorded them at Midi Music Company which is where we have rehearsed and ran classes since the beginning! These tunes have stood the test of time and are loved by audiences wherever we play.'Recorded in Deptford in single takes without overdubs, and expertly engineered by Ahmad Dayes (brother to Yussef) 'Tempo!' is a vignette of their live performances. It encapsulates the raw power of a drumming orchestra carefully disposed to drive a unique interpretation of samba rhythms. Adam says 'The idea was to capture the spirit of carnival whilst adding to the rhythmic culture of drumming ensembles. Each piece has melodies and motifs running throughout which makes it a listening experience as well as something anyone can groove to.' 'Tempo!' collects global inspiration from the Caribbean, Dutch Brass bands, and Latin America, and represents a desire to grow their community and to 'push the genre into new territory'. Having already supported the likes of the Black Eyes Peas, Disclosure, and performed at the O2 arena, and regulars at Notting Hill Carnival, SLS are cementing their prowess with a technical dexterity that is immediately profound.Tracklisting:A1. Riddim TuneA2. Part 2B1. Carnival TuneB2. Afro SocaB3. Afro Lata
Release date:
August 30, 2024
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
-
Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
-
Phono Preamps - Top Picks
A selection of the best phono preamps for your turntable setup
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Yusuf/Cat Stevens On The Road To Findout: Greatest Hits (Amazon Exclusive; Orange; Alternate Cover)) [2xLP]
A&M
September 5, 2025 -
Greet Death Die In Love
Deathwish Inc
September 12, 2025 -
World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid Dreams of Being Dust
Epitaph
October 17, 2025 -
Novembers Doom Major Arcana [2xLP]
Prophecy
September 19, 2025 -
Rocket R Is for Rocket (Opaque Red)
Transgressive
October 3, 2025 -
Introspekt Moving The Center [2xLP]
Tempa
August 15, 2025 -
Unleashed Fire Upon Your Lands
Napalm Records
August 15, 2025 -
Runnner A Welcome Kind of Weakness (Blue)
Run For Cover
August 29, 2025 -
Tom Odell A Wonderful Life
Urok
September 5, 2025 -
El Michels Affair 24 Hr Sports
Big Crown
September 5, 2025 -
Simple Minds Once Upon A Time (Ruby Red)
A&M
October 17, 2025 -
The Hidden Cameras Bronto
Universal UK
September 19, 2025 -
Gatlin The Eldest Daughter
Dualtone Music Group
October 3, 2025 -
Trapper Schoepp Osborne
Blue Elan
September 19, 2025