Osunlade facts for kids
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Osunlade
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| Born | 13 March 1969 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | World, house |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, record producer |
| Instruments | Piano, percussion, guitar, bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Yoruba Records |
Osunlade (born March 13, 1969) is an American musician and music producer. He is known for his unique blend of world music and house music. He has created many albums and worked with famous artists.
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About Osunlade
Osunlade was born and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He started his music career by composing music for the popular children's TV show Sesame Street. This was in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
His Musical Journey
After working on Sesame Street, Osunlade moved to Los Angeles, California. There, he worked with well-known artists like Patti LaBelle and Freddie Jackson. Later, he moved to New York. In New York, he started his own record company called Yoruba Records. He created this company because he wanted to make the kind of music he truly loved.
Osunlade has worked with many talented musicians. These include Roy Ayers, Nkemdi, Salif Keita, Poranguí, and Cesária Évora. He has released several albums over the years. Some of his albums include Aquarian Moon (2006), Elements Beyond (2007), and Passage (2009). He is also a priest in the Yoruba religion of Ifá.
Osunlade's Music
Osunlade has released many albums and singles throughout his career. His music often blends different styles, creating a unique sound.
Albums Released
Here are some of the albums Osunlade has released:
- 2000 Yoruba Records: El Primer Año
- 2001 Paradigm
- 2006 Aquarian Moon
- 2007 Elements Beyond
- 2010 Rebirth
- 2011 Pyrography
- 2013 A Man with No Past Originating the Future
- 2014 Peacock
- 2020 Basic Sketches for Beginners
- 2025 INvite ONly
Music for Other Artists
Osunlade has also produced music for other artists. This means he helped them create their songs and albums. Some of the artists he has worked with include:
- 1991 Gerardo - "Rico Suave"
- 1994 Freddie Jackson - "Was It Something"
- 1996 Eric Benét - "Femininity"
- 2000 Musiq Soulchild - "Mary Go Round"
- 2002 DJ Jazzy Jeff feat. Erro - "Rock wit U"
- 2003 Vivian Green - "Emotional Rollercoaster"
