Oyobi takes audiences on polyrhythmic musical journeys using electronic machines, analog synths, and live instrumentation. Their music is primal, raw, and prone to improvisation, with an unflinching streak of bending and breaking typical genre barriers.
Their sound is crafted by their three main protagonists- Vincent Sebastian (machines, percussion), Adam Ventoura (bass), and Planeface (synths)- who together aim for transcendent dance floor experiences.
Their debut 'Translations' EP (Imagenes Records UK 2019) combined elements of house, jazz, latin, and broken beat with deep spiritual undertones. It featured Mexican/Brasilian vocalist QVLN and hailed a "fantastic marriage of an electronic reverence to the sound and rhythm of the ancestors" by iconic producer Osunlade (Yoruba Records), with further support from renowned artist Oveous (Moca Arts) . It reached number #1 on the Traxsource charts and was featured in the best of 2019 chart.
Their debut album “Transcendence” was released on London's Atjazz Record Company and labelled “Stunning” by Laurent Garnier. The EP included collaborations from talented artists QVLN, Malo Malo, Aykho, and Maite Inae, and remixes from Rosario and Nicole Tania. The title track reached for ever transcendent levels of etherial texture, and reached number #1 on the Traxsource global charts. Plus songs from the album were included on the iconic compilation ‘Late Night Tales’ and featured on Bandcamp Weekly. The music video depicts a boy undergoing a rite of passage, which eludes to the spiritual influences of Oyobi's music, their Latin American cultural roots and rhythms, and the groups journey-like ecstatic performances.
Oyobi have supported Grammy winners “Los Amigos Invisibles” and have released music and remixes on international labels Ocha Records (USA), United Records (HK), Astral People (Aus), and Groovescooter Records (Aus). Their music has been remixed by renowned DJs Hallex M (HK) , Atjazz (UK) , Coflo (USA), and Aroop Roy (UK). While, their 2020 cover of Jean Carne's 1980’s classic "Don't let it go to your head" featuring Karen Lee Andrews was praised by Jean Carne herself, applauding the distinct approach that Oyobi developed.
In 2022, Oyobi released a single "Make me believe in you" on major label Defected Records after being recruited by tastemaker/ DJ Melvo Baptiste for a version of the 1970’s classic. Since then, Oyobi has participated on the international stage with exciting collaborations with international artists Barrio Lindo (Berlin) and Selomi (South Africa), and locally with Cosmos Midnight, Amaru Tribe, and Milan. In 2023, Oyobi appeared on the remix compilation 'Quemando' by Oveous & Qvln, alongside Atjazz, Nickodemus, Ezel, and Mike Steva. In 2024, Oyobi produced two tracks 'River Flows' and 'Leo' for Milan Ring's acclaimed album 'Mangoes' on Astral People, with 'Leo' becoming the dance floor single. Oyobi produce original and tight sounding productions that are ignite dance floors, mixing deep knowledge of rhythm with impeccable musicianship.
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