Obey City To Bring Merlot Sounds

OBEY CITY ANNOUNCES EP

SHARES NEW TRACK “WATERBED” VIA THE FADER

MERLOT SOUNDS DUE FEBRUARY 23RD FROM LUCKYME

In the last 18 months since Brooklyn producer and writer Sam Obey – AKA Obey City released his superlative debut EP Champagne Sounds he hasn’t stopped working. From extensive touring in Europe, the US and Japan (releasing Shochu Sounds EP as a Japan exclusive which topped the Electronic chart on it’s first week) to his true home in studios in LA & NYC. A gifted natural musician Sam has honed his craft at the centre of a new generation of New York singers and rappers writers with tracks for LuckyMe and his own Brooklyn based Astronautico label and numerous cowrites and remixes for the likes of Jensen Sportag, Kelela, Inc and Cornelius.

On this new EP he showcases a series of upcoming and exciting vocalists (himself included) from across the spectrum of his taste – from new rap and soul – Kelela, 1OAK, Erick Arc Elliott (Flatbush Zombies) and newcomer Anthony Flammia who provides the beautiful centerpiece here on “Waterbed”.

These collaborations truly showcase Obey as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist – inspired equally by classic Soulquarians, Quincy Jones, Joe Zawinul & Neptunes. Producers that create whole worlds for their collaborators to work within. An ep of true songs – Merlot Sounds does not ignore it’s position on our label known for progressive electronic club music; but Sam Obey is an artist that has more to say this time around.

Check out the first single from Merlot Sounds below now along with all EP info.

STREAM: “Waterbed ft. Anthony Flammia” –

https://soundcloud.com/obey-city/waterbed

PRE-ORDER: Merlot Sounds –

https://itunes.apple.com/album/merlot-sounds-ep/id964469107

Obey City

Merlot Sounds

(LuckyMe)

February 23, 2015

1. With Grace We Go

2. Waterbed (feat. Anthony Flammia)

3. The Motion Blurs