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Brisbane native Young Franco is solidifying his place as one of Australia’s most exciting DJ/producers. With a seemingly endless roster of collaborations, he’s cross-pollinating music scenes and genres, and it’s resonating with fans. Pulling from disco, italo-disco, dance music, rap, and punk, Young Franco’s new album it’s Franky baby! brings together Nigerian singer, songwriter, and […]
Brisbane native Young Franco is solidifying his place as one of Australia’s most exciting DJ/producers. With a seemingly endless roster of collaborations, he’s cross-pollinating music scenes and genres, and it’s resonating with fans. Pulling from disco, italo-disco, dance music, rap, and punk, Young Franco’s new album it’s Franky baby! brings together Nigerian singer, songwriter, and pop sensation Kah-Lo; American rapper Denzel Curry; and British electronic music DJ/producer p-rallel. Joining them are New Orleans rapper Pell, American singer-songwriter Dana Williams, and hip hop duo EARTHGANG. UK legend Master Peace, funk duo Franc Moody, and award-winning musician MC DT bring their unique contributions, while DJ/producer Jafunk, UK urban music legend General Levy, and Kenyan-New Zealand artist Muroki add to the mix. The inimitable piri & tommy feature, along with Tommy Villier round out the contributions.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the collaborations on this album. Working with such talented friends has been a joy and a true celebration of friendship. I’m excited to bring many of them on tour and to perform alongside both new and old friends”, says Young Franco.
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With elements drawn from Bossa Nova, old punk, modern rap, garage, Y2K early disco samples, and French house dance music, “it’s Franky baby!” is a musical journey curated by Young Franco and each collaborator, offering a glimpse into the burgeoning subcultures of the UK, America, Italy, Nigeria, and Jamaica.
To celebrate the release, Young Franco will host a series of parties in the US, kicking off in Los Angeles at The Roxy Theatre (Friday, March 14), San Francisco at Monarch (Saturday, March 15), Miami at ZeyZey (Friday, March 21), and wrapping up in Brooklyn at House of YesSaturday, March 22).
All images Courtesy of Nicholas O’Donnell.
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