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Much had changed since Mark Redito’s last full length “Desire”. The unexpected success of his debut album, the life on the road, and the launch of his own concert series, Likido, had him landing in a place that was worlds apart from “Desire” days when he started working on his latest release #Neutropical.

“Back then, I was literally a bedroom musician, I was staying at my sister’s place not quite sure of where my life was headed,” recollects Redito. “I always imagined that if I became a full time musician and started touring and collaborating with talented musicians, the whole process would just get easier. I thought that with experience there would be this sense of confidence.” 

“I was wrong,” Redito admits. His admission of insecurity and limitation paradoxically freed him to find his new path. “I found that you can't do everything you want to; and sometimes you don't become who you think you'll be. You have to forgive yourself in order to move forward. You have to allow yourself the grace and humility to acknowledge who you are. And that's ok.” 

Redito’s revelation ultimately led him to reassess his writing process and led him to the discovery of Tropical Futurism, a cultural aesthetic inspired by Afro-Futurism. Redito pays respect to the island culture he grew up with and finds hope in the culture’s resilience despite its past oppressions and hardships. Neutropical is a hopeful vision of the future that puts the island culture and values front and center. All the while journaling the personal journey of where he was, where he is, and where he is headed.

Tracklist 

1) Break Silence (ft. Shel Bee) 

2) Everything Felt Right 

3) Barrio Fiesta 

4) Never Letting Go of this Moment 

5) Boyfriend (ft. TOFUKU) 

6) Right There (ft. Ehiorobo) 

7) Bluest 52 

8) You'll Only Love Me When I'm Gone 

9) Cloud Keep (ft. Abbi Press) 

10) Holly and Maria (ft. Henrik the Artist)

11) Dreamy Gang

12) Alright

we made a piece for [ Engine Burnout ] ( Compilation ) album, a major release for new label / collective Fleet:00

they dropped 3 of the tracks just today - 

Ehiorobo, Flamingosis, and Omniboi 

incredibly strong work go check it out 

full drop will be out 8/24 

A whole slew of shots taken by photo maestro / DP Destyn F. Hope  of last weeks live show with Ehiorobo with Mark Redito and Moonbounce in Brooklyn. Studio Doulzia’s not shy towards breaking ground with new interesting ventures in character and experimental 2D animation, brining a new lens to the medium and subculture. Next time there is an Ehi live you ought to come there is a LOT of exclusive ani you can only catch there it’s a lot of fun and you can come say whats up. 

Ani - DOULZIA / NIJUKU