CELESTIAL BRIDGES: L’ENTOURLOOP & JOE YORKE REIMAGINE ‘ROCKSTEADY’
Rocksteady finds L’Entourloop crafting a hypnotic meeting point where hip-hop, old-school soul, reggae, and Mandinka folk collide. Joe Yorke’s voice floats effortlessly over the groove, its celestial tone deepening the track’s magnetic pull. Out on Evidence Music and Face B, it balances organic warmth with vibrant minimalism, holding listeners in its sway.
The kora’s bright, shimmering lines (a 21‑string West African harp-lute) form a bridge between West Africa, Jamaica, and England, giving the track both cultural depth and sonic richness.
This intimacy, combined with the group’s creative layering, hints at unexplored directions for their upcoming album. It’s a release that feels equally at home on world stages, chill playlists, or late-night radio.
JOE YORKE’S VOICE CUTS THROUGH DUB’S ECHOES, CARRYING STORIES OF RESISTANCE AND HOPE
Directed by L’Entourloop with Zacharie’s team, the video mirrors the track’s understated storytelling. Mixed by Tony Bakk and mastered by Francois Fanelli, Rocksteady stands as a statement of boundless intent, offering a glimpse into the expansive world L’Entourloop is creating.
ABOUT L’ENTOURLOOP
L’Entourloop, the French duo King James and Sir Johnny, forge a distinct sound at the crossroads of reggae, hip-hop, and sound system culture. Their music blends vintage samples, dub textures, and cinematic flair, creating their self coined Banging Hip‑Hop Inna Yardie Style.
With albums like Chickens in Your Town, Le Savoir Faire, and the expansive La Clarté dans la Confusion, they have collaborated with artists such as Ken Boothe and Bounty Killer, building a truly global community of sound.
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ABOUT JOE YORKE
Joe Yorke, a British vocalist and producer now based in Bristol, crafts reggae steeped in roots, dub experimentation, and DIY ethos. Drawing from folk, soul, and punk, his sound blends reflection with cultural commentary.
Collaborating closely with Eeyun Purkins, Yorke has shaped projects like A Distant Beat, pairing live instrumentation with dub’s spatial warmth. Releases such as Noise and Emptiness reveal his global outlook, underscoring themes of resistance, displacement, and social connection.
