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1000 Beasts & Zeenie Summers release bilingual track “Sun Valley Drive”

June 30, 2023

1000 Beasts is excited to announce the upcoming release of the fifth single from his highly anticipated sophomore album on June 30th. “Sun Valley Drive” is a bilingual track combining English and Yoruba, featuring the exceptional vocals of Zeenie Summers Sà.Rù.Mí, an Irish/Nigerian artist. “Sun Valley Drive” delivers a vibrant indie-soul sound, infused with lively drums, captivating group vocals, and an irresistible hook. Picture a fusion of Jungle, Fatoumata Diawara, Fela Kuti and L’Imperatrice, creating an invigorating summer vibe.

The concept behind 1000 Beasts is simple. One producer who writes & collaborates with different artists (the “beasts”) on each track to create music greater than the sum of its parts.

Zeenie Summers Sà.Rù.Mí is a Yoruba-Irish musician, storyteller, and workshop facilitator who effortlessly blends diverse West African influences within a contemporary soul/pop framework. With a musical palette consisting of groove-laden guitars, textured synths, and 808-inspired beats, Zeenie creates a unique sonic landscape. Her music is deeply influenced by her multicultural upbringing in Nigeria, Ghana, and Ireland.

“This was the very first track from this upcoming album that I finished. I remember it was a beautiful early summer day in 2022 and I took a trip up to write some music with Zeenie in Galway, the result was Sun Valley Drive – she was such a bundle of joy to work with and it was incredibly inspiring watching her pull detailed melodies and lyrics from out of apparent thin air” – 1000 Beasts

“Sun Valley Drive” is available on all major streaming platforms now.

 

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