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Osunlade

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Bio

Osunlade, a legendary figure in the house music scene, taught himself multiple instruments by his teenage years before moving to Los Angeles to produce for other artists in the late 80s. However, he grew disenchanted with the industry's toxicity and took a break to embark on a spiritual journey that led him to found his label, Yoruba Records. With 20 albums and numerous singles to his name, he remains one of the most prolific artists in the game and a revered DJ.

Discography

Albums⁹

Iamone2020 • AlbumTracks: 10

Los Tambores Te Llaman2020 • AlbumTracks: 7

Ache'2019 • AlbumTracks: 12

Pyrography2017 • AlbumTracks: 17

The Quieter You Become, the More You Hear2017 • AlbumTracks: 8

Elements Beyond2008 • AlbumTracks: 10

Aquarian Moon2006 • AlbumTracks: 13

Family Sampler2001 • AlbumTracks: 3

Paradigm2001 • AlbumTracks: 9

EPs¹

Pride2002 • EPTracks: 5

Singles¹

Tbt3 (Remix)2022 • SingleTracks: 1

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Record Label associated with Osunlade - past and current.

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