Name: Night Reign
Brand: Arooj Aftab

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5898029

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Black

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Release date

2024-05-31

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5898031

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0602458980318

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Arooj Aftab

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Verve

Arooj Aftab is a Brooklyn-based Pakistani vocalist, music composer, and producer. With her diverse musical background, she effortlessly blends various styles and idioms including jazz, minimalism, and neo-Sufi. Her unique sound has captivated audiences worldwide.
With her soulful voice and exceptional talent, Arooj Aftab has become a prominent figure in the music industry. She skillfully crafts melodies that transcend cultural boundaries and touch the hearts of listeners from all walks of life.
Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Arooj's passion for music shines through every note. Her compositions are a fusion of traditional Pakistani influences with contemporary elements, resulting in an enchanting sonic experience that leaves a lasting impression.

Verve Records, also known as Verve, is a multinational record label that was founded in 1956 by jazz impresario Norman Granz. The label originated from the consolidation of Granz's earlier labels, Norgran Records and Clef Records. In 1960, Verve was sold to MGM Records and became a subsidiary of the company. Throughout the 1960s, Verve expanded its music genres to include comedy, pop, R&B, rock, and folk music.

During this time, Verve had successful jazz recordings from artists such as Stan Getz, Kai Winding, Astrud Gilberto, Ella Fitzgerald, and Jimmy Smith under the direction of Creed Taylor. In 1972, MGM sold its record division to Polydor which brought Verve into the newly formed PolyGram family of record labels. As a result of this transition, Verve focused primarily on jazz reissues while other non-jazz releases were absorbed into Polydor.

In the late 1980s, PolyGram decided to revive Verve with both reissue programs and new artist signings. This revitalization led to strong sales for both new material and remastered classic recordings. With the merger of PolyGram and Vivendi Universal in 1999 creating Universal Music Group (UMG), Verve Records became part of The Verve Music Group alongside other influential labels such as Blue Note Records and Impulse! Records.

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Grammy®-winning Arooj Aftab is set to release Night Reign, the follow up to her critically-acclaimed album Vulture Prince, on Verve Records. Aftab makes the night the focus of this nine-song collection. Entirely in her own voice and through her own story, she delves into the multifaceted, bold and fascinating realm that comes to life after dark. Some nights are for falling in love, some are for solitude and introspection, some are to be annoyed at a forced social gathering–and so go the stories of Night Reign. The album features new friends like Cautious Clay shredding on flute, Moor Mother echoing Aftab’s sentiment of how cruel the world is, and Chocolate Genius aka Marc Anthony Thompson lending his tender sensibilities to a song about being grounded. Longtime collaborators Petros Klampanis and Maeve Gilchrist also continue their musical partnership as core members of Arooj’s musical family. The resulting new music again showcases Aftab’s striking ability to build a thing of beauty from distinct elements. Night Reign is a clear departure from tradition or the reinvention of ancestral music. It’s a reflection of Aftab’s 15 years living in New York City and her unapologetic commitment to stay true to herself. With open-heartedness, candour and wit, Aftab lets us get even closer to her.

Night Reign

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Discover Night Reign by Arooj Aftab on Verve Records. Grammy®-winning artist explores the night through music. Exclusive vinyl records available.