Facile EP

Both multi-instrumentalists and seasoned producers, J and Peter took an all-hands-on-deck approach
to these original collaborative tracks. The sonic seeds of “Underappreciated” and “Facile” were planted
by Peter, JKriv cooked up the demo of “Over Suffa”, and all three were completed together in J’s
Brooklyn production studio. With live-recorded guitar, bass, analog synths, and drums/percussion by
and a cohort of Brooklyn accomplices, the Facile EP marries live elements with modern club-ready
production.
The punchy horns and no-nonsense vocals on “Underappreciated” come via Peter’s long-standing stage
and studio connection with Ibibio Sound Machine, Favorite Recordings staple singer Olivya delivers
the soulful EP title track performance, and Samy Love’s insistent vocal on “Over Suffa” is a pleading
message to end the war and suffering in his native Cameroon.
With a remix of “Underappreciated” by French producer extraordinaire Yuksek, songs in both English
and French, and influences ranging from boogie funk, 80s R&B, and classic Zouk, the Facile EP is a
varied and dazzling collection of music for both listeners and DJs alike.