Artist, producer, and composer Wyclef Jean simply launched his newest single, ‘Again from Abu Dhabi’, that includes a canopy art work by British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori.
Jean’s return to music is marked by contributions by the likes of French Montana and Rick Ross, additionally that includes a report scratch and M.C. intro by Dave Chappelle.
Wyclef Jean and Yinka Ilori: ‘Again from Abu Dhabi’
British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori (left) with Wyclef Jean (proper)
(Picture credit score: Courtesy Wyclef Jean)
The quilt art work is Ilori at his finest: vibrant and optimistic, its daring hues and iconic motifs mixing to create a visible story to replicate the brand new single. The visible fashion of Ilori was developed over a number of years of merging modern inventive influences with conventional motifs from Nigeria, and has outlined his graphics for posters and murals throughout London, in addition to product collections, takeovers of areas that embody Bloomingdale’s in New York and The Bulgari Resort in London, and experiential public pavilions.
‘This collab blends music and visible storytelling and the journey from the previous to the longer term,’ wrote Jean on his social channels introducing the brand new single.
A word accompanying the launch reads: ‘The art work celebrates the radiance of thriving people whereas acknowledging the scrutiny and challenges that accompany success, capturing resilience and the pursuit of massive desires, notably for these from deprived backgrounds the place achievement as soon as appeared unimaginable.’
(Picture credit score: Felix Glasmeyer)
‘The music I’m releasing has been over 30 years within the making. It’s greater than only a second in time, it may solely be created by the artist I used to be, I’m and what I will probably be,’ Jean added.
‘With the ability to collaborate with creatives that perceive this idea is necessary to me. Creating past greater than only a wave – being the ocean. As a meticulous craftsman, Yinka Ilori MBE embodies how these Quantum frequencies reverberate by time. This connection is greater than only a piece of art work. It’s shared experiences advised by many various time intervals, textures, colours and concepts that can proceed to encourage fearless creativity. Like time, we’re all linked.’
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