Ibibio Sound Machine released their new EP, The Black Notes, on Wednesday, featuring the single, “Honey Bee”. The track blends soulful dance with electronic highlife, staying true to the band’s fusion of West African and electronic styles. The EP includes two original tracks, “Honey Bee” and the title track, along with remixes by Captain Planet and Vanguard.
Building on the success of Pull the Rope, The Black Notes EP delves deeper into the group’s Afro-electro sound, combining West African funk and highlife with electronic beats.
The band led by London-born Nigerian singer Eno Williams, is ready to kick off a U.S. tour on the 21st of September, with performances in Washington, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
You can stream and get your copy of the EP HERE