Let the Drum Remind You

by Mausiki Scales

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Keyboardist-composer-bandleader Mausiki Scales forges ahead with a new single imbibing deep grooves that pay homage to the African drum. The single, “Let the Drum Remind You” is a reminder to attune to the rhythm of life. Arts critic and scholar, Michael Simanga notes that Scales’ music deeply connects to the “African spirit and the centuries-old exchange of experiences between African people in the Diaspora.” As with many artists, including Fela Kuti, James Brown and Hugh Masekela, Scales approaches music as if every instrument is a drum.

Scales explains, “My aim is to use music as a medium to redeem the lost ancestral voices of Africa and her diaspora. As a formula I keep the memory of Africa and the Blues close to the creation process.”

Scales likens his music to “the sound of community in dialogue with a griot.” “I take deep pride in capturing the resilience of my ancestors and translating that into sound - allowing the musicians and the listener to experience - even briefly - life beyond the ordinary."

"Let the Drum Remind You" is the second single from the upcoming album release "WestWest Africa" - which takes you on a soulful musical journey throughout the diaspora.

lyrics

Keep love in your heart
Put a drum in your home
Keep playing your part
Life, rhythm and tone

Let the drum remind you.
Let ya heart remind you
I will find you
Oh I’ll find you

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released April 21, 2020
Personnel:

Mausiki Scales, Keys, lyrics, arrangement
Julie Dexter, vocals
Brenda Moorer, vocals
Akua Taylor, vocals
Russell Gunn, trumpet
Tavius Elder, solo guitar
Alex Jones, guitar
Reginald Starling, bass
Kenton Bostic, drums

Recorded by Steve Waide at Itchy Brain Recording
Mixed & Mastered by Daz-I-Kue (4 I-Kue Production, Atlanta/Nashville)

CD art: Daniel Minter
Photo: Brandi Pettijohn
Layout: Larmarrous Shirley

Tippin' da Scales Music / ASCAP ©2020

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Mausiki Scales Atlanta, Georgia

Mausiki Scales & his band Common Ground Collective have been a staple on the Atlanta scene since the late 90s. With their influence of African sounds like Afrobeat and Hi-Life mixed in with Funk, Blues, Jazz and other Black musical traditions brings an unique irresistible dance filled soundscape.
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