Our Releases
JNR 003
Artist: Atongo Zimba
Title: A to Z
Format: CD/Digital (Album)
Atongo Zimba is a griot and master musician from Bolgatanga in northern Ghana. He was very young when his grandfather taught him to play and build the kologo, a two stringed calabash lute which has its variations throughout the savannahs and deserts of West Africa.
From opening Fela Kuti’s weekend shows with his solo performances at the Afrika Shrine as a kid in the 1970’s to playing with Osibisa and the Pan African Orchestra, recording collaborations with Okyeame Kwame, Wiyaala, Yaa Yaa, King Ayisoba and countless world tours, Atongo Zimba has had a prolific career to say the least. This project see’s him team up with a band of Accra’s finest musicians and Jinn Records’ producer Abraham Moughrabi who’s credits include working with Latin-Grammy Award winner Buika (Warner) and acclaimed UK-reggae group Resonators (Wah Wah 45s).
Atongo composes and sings in his native Fra Fra, Hausa, Ga, English and Twi. The themes of his songs include power and respect in personal and ethnic relationships, everyday life and development for Ghana and Africa in general, as well as romantic love and spirituality.
Director & Editor: Kpogeh Selase Director of Photography: Kpogeh Selase & Abraham Moughrabi Photos: Kpogeh Selase and Anya Arnold
JNR002
JNR 002
Artist: Cate Ferris
Title: Rise
Format: YouTube/Digital (Single)
An accomplished multi-instrumentalist in her own right, Rise is a collaboration with Abraham Moughrabi bringing slick beats and dubwise production. The track sees Cate Ferris deliver a powerful and uplifting mid-summer treat in anticipation of her debut solo album.
A sumptuous bite of alt-pop, “Rise” transports us to a world swimming in atmospheric synths and melodic bliss. Captivated by the opening lines, it’s Cate Ferris’ sophisticated lyrics and conviction that drive her monumental voice – bursting with an inspiring surge of positivity. Paired with the visual creation of Jacob and Emily Boswall, a dance video set in a derelict pool turned skate park, the piece channels that positivity and reflects the power to overcome adversity through self-expression.
Alongside years of touring and recording with acclaimed hip-hop/folk maestros Dizraeli & The Small Gods, Cate Ferris always kept one foot in her studio. Crafting and refining her own unique sound, she crosses the boundaries of folk, soul, R&B and electronica to dazzling effect. Collaborations with the likes of Nordic Giants and Roots Garden further solidified her original, refreshing style, and Cate Ferris was tipped by David Rodigan MBE in The Independent as one of the best up and coming artists.
Dance and Choreography: Emily Boswall Director: Jacob Boswall Director of Photography: Alice Taylor Editors: Jacob Boswall and Alice Taylor Pre-production photographer: Joe Pender
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JNR 001
Artist: MaMan
Title: Eyes of a Gemini
Format: Digital (EP)
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Jinn Records’ label and artist debut, Eyes of a Gemini. An effortlessly intense EP, these four tracks illuminate the inner-workings of the daring Khartoum rapper/singer Mahdi Norie aka MaMan. Progressive hip-hop/R&B beats soundtrack the richly poetic narrative with a spacious and gritty electronic sound. MaMan’s dynamic vocals switch between laid-back rap to melodic hooks and fiery skits.