EMPIRE Unveils “House of EMPIRE” Album

EMPIRE, the leading independent label, distributor, and publisher, has unveiled its latest offering, the “House of EMPIRE” album. This dynamic nine-track album is a global convergence of African artists and world-class DJs. It spotlights dance remixes of chart-topping hits from EMPIRE Africa artists, including Fireboy DML, Black Sherif, June Freedom, L.A.X., Clemzy, Asake, and Kizz Daniel.

The album’s uniqueness lies in its global perspective. EMPIRE has intentionally collaborated with producers from various parts of the world, naming each track after the home city of the respective remixer. This global collaboration features producers such as Night Tales, VHOOR, Moody Jones, DJ Melzi, Mike Kerrigan, Clayton William, 2PHONE, Luke Andy, and Late London.

Founded in 2010 by Bay Area native Ghazi, EMPIRE has been a groundbreaking entity in the digital music landscape. The San Francisco-based company has been instrumental in launching the careers of multi-platinum, Grammy-winning artists like Kendrick Lamar, Yung Bleu, Fireboy DML, and Anderson .Paak. EMPIRE’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent and its innovative approach to the digital music era has set it apart in the music industry.

With the “House of EMPIRE” album, the label aims to bridge diverse regional musical cultures on a global scale. The album incorporates a rich tapestry of sonic elements, including Amapiano, Phonk, and various House subgenres. This project signifies a revolutionary moment in global music culture, epitomizing collaboration across geographical boundaries and music genres.

EMPIRE’s achievements are noteworthy. The label has been the No.1 record label in Nigeria, Africa, for two consecutive years. Fireboy DML’s hit single “Peru,” featuring Ed Sheeran, secured the No. 2 spot on the 2022 Top 40 U.K. charts and earned RIAA-Gold certification this year. Additionally, over the past two years, EMPIRE has played a pivotal role in launching the career of Asake, who has already amassed over 1.75 billion streams.

The “House of EMPIRE” album is a testament to EMPIRE’s commitment to artist development and its innovative approach to music. It is now available for streaming and promises to be a treat for music enthusiasts worldwide.

Tracklist

NO	TITLE	ARTIST	TIME
1	Someone	Fireboy DML & Luke Andy	4:04
2	YAWA	Fireboy DML & Clayton William	3:21
3	YAWA	Fireboy DML & Night Tales	3:36
4	We Up	Black Sherif & Noah Kobi	2:54
5	LIMBO	June Freedom & VHOOR	2:20
6	Energy (feat. DJ Obi)	L.A.X, Clemzy & Late London	6:04
7	Zaza	L.A.X & Moody Jones	3:03
8	Shu-Peru	Kizz Daniel & Mike Kerrigan	3:09
9	Someone	Fireboy DML & Dj Melzi	3:59

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