{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2014}} {{short description|British singer and record producer}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Azekel | image = Azekel performing at "British Summertime" in 2016.jpg | image_size = | landscape = yes | caption = Azekel performing at Hyde Park in 2016 | origin = London, England | birth_name = Azekel Adesuyi | birth_place = Abuja, Nigeria<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nasinde |first1=Shama |title=interview {{!}} azekel |url=https://schonmagazine.com/interview-azekel/ |website=Schön!|publisher=Schön! Magazine |access-date=5 April 2026 |date=5 April 2023}}</ref> | genre = Soul, R&B, Electronic, Pop | occupation = Singer-songwriter, producer, musician, | years_active = 2015–present | instrument = Vocals, piano, keyboard, bass, guitar | associated_acts = {{hlist|Massive Attack}} {{hlist|Gorillaz}} }}
'''Ademola Azekel Adesuyi''', who uses the stage name '''Azekel''', is a Nigerian-born singer, songwriter, and record producer from London.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://africanfolder.com/azekel-the-multifaceted-afro-fusion-star/ |title=Azekel: The Multifaceted Afro-Fusion Star |date=21 October 2024 |publisher=African Folder |accessdate=25 October 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/nov/05/azekel-new-band/ |title=Band of the Day – Azekel |newspaper=The Guardian |accessdate=5 November 2013}}</ref> Azekel has released 3 solo EPs: ''Circa'',<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thunderlightningrecordings.bigcartel.com/product/azekel-circa-ep |title=Azekel – Circa EP |publisher=Thunderlightning Recordings |accessdate=20 July 2015}}</ref> ''Raw, Vol. 1'', (2015) <ref>{{cite web |url=http://thunderlightningrecordings.bigcartel.com/product/raw-vol-1-cd-r |title=Azekel – Raw, Vol. 1 |publisher=Thunderlightning Recordings |accessdate=20 July 2015}}</ref> and ''Raw, Vol. 2'', (2016).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/raw-vol-2-ep/1121712205 |title=Azekel – Raw, Vol. 2 |date=10 August 2016 |publisher=iTunes |access-date=10 August 2016}}</ref>
==Career== ===2015: ''Raw, Vol. 1''=== ''Raw, Vol. 1'' was released digitally on iTunes via Thunderlightning Recordings on 21 June 2015. It includes the lead singles "New Romance", "Mad About The Boy", and "Chronophobia". "New Romance" gained national wide radio play, and has been supported by a variety of blogs and artists, most notably Prince.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Prince_tweets.png |title=Prince's twitter |author=Prince |accessdate=4 September 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140906022649/https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3APrince_tweets.png |archivedate=6 September 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref>
===2016: Collaboration with Massive Attack=== Azekel collaborated with the Bristol trip hop group Massive Attack, as he is featured on the title track of their EP, ''Ritual Spirit'' released on 28 January 2016.<ref name="factmag">{{cite web | url=http://www.factmag.com/2016/01/28/massive-attack-ritual-spirit-ep/ | title=Massive Attack unveil Ritual Spirit EP | work=Fact | date=28 January 2016 | accessdate=28 January 2016}}</ref>
===2017: Collaboration with Gorillaz=== Azekel collaborated with the British virtual band Gorillaz, as he is contributed on their fifth studio album ''Humanz'' on the track "Momentz" featuring De La Soul, and appeared on the super deluxe version of the album on the track "Midnite Float". The album was released on 28 April 2017 via Parlophone and Warner Bros. Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/61678-gorillaz-announce-new-album-humanz-featuring-grace-jones-danny-brown-mavis-staples-more/|title=Gorillaz Announce New Album Humanz Featuring Grace Jones, Danny Brown, Mavis Staples, More|last1=Phillips|first1=Amy|last2=Monroe|first2=Jazz|website=Pitchfork|date=23 March 2017|accessdate=23 March 2017}}</ref>
==Discography== ===EPs=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Album details |- ! scope="row"| ''Raw, Vol. 1'' | * Released: 15 June 2015<ref>{{cite web |url=http://thunderlightningrecordings.bigcartel.com/product/raw-vol-1-cd-r |title=Azekel – Raw, Vol. 1 |publisher=Thunderlightning Recordings |accessdate=20 July 2015}}</ref> * Label: Thunderlightning Recordings * Formats: CD, digital download |- ! scope="row"| ''Raw, Vol. 2'' | * Released: 11 August 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://soundcloud.com/azekel/sets/raw-vol-2-1 |title=Azekel – Raw, Vol. 2 |publisher=Thunderlightning Recordings |accessdate=11 August 2016}}</ref> * Label: Thunderlightning Recordings * Formats: CD, digital download |}
===Guest appearances=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col"| Title ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Artist(s) ! scope="col"| Album |- ! scope="row"| "Ritual Spirit"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/massive-attack/526404|title=Ritual Spirit by Massive Attack|publisher=iTunes (UK)|access-date=10 January 2016}}</ref> | rowspan="1"| 2016 | Massive Attack | ''Ritual Spirit EP'' |- ! scope="row"| "Momentz" | rowspan="2"| 2017 | Gorillaz, De La Soul | rowspan="2"| ''Humanz'' |- ! scope="row"| "Midnite Float" | Gorillaz |- |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== {{Commonscat}} * {{official website}} * [https://soundcloud.com/azekelofficial Soundclound]
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