Name: Robyn
Brand: CKtrl

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-11-26

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Artist

CKtrl

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Touching Bass

CKtrl is a talented artist known for his unique blend of electronic and jazz music. With influences ranging from Duval Timothy to Rosie Lowe, CKtrl has created a distinct sound that captivates listeners. His music combines intricate beats with soulful melodies, creating an immersive experience for the audience.
Having collaborated with artists such as Mansur Brown and Joe Armon-Jones, CKtrl has established himself as a respected figure in the music industry. His experimental approach to production sets him apart from other artists, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional genres.
With releases on renowned labels like Melo-Zed's label 'Darker Than Wax' and appearances at festivals such as Dimensions Festival, CKtrl continues to gain recognition for his innovative sound. Whether performing live or producing in the studio, CKtrl never fails to deliver an electrifying performance that leaves audiences wanting more.

Touching Bass is a South London-based community, monthly dance and concert series, record label, and biweekly NTS Radio residency. Led by Errol and Alex Rita, this label is at the forefront of showcasing diverse musical talent from various genres. With their authoritative presence in the music industry, Touching Bass has created a platform for emerging artists to thrive and express themselves. Their commitment to fostering creativity and pushing boundaries has made them a respected name in the music e-commerce world.
Through their carefully curated events and releases, *Touching Bass* has become synonymous with innovation and quality. The label's dedication to supporting underground artists ensures that listeners are always treated to fresh sounds that push the boundaries of conventional genres. From soulful melodies to experimental beats, *Touching Bass* offers an eclectic mix of music that appeals to a wide range of tastes.
With their biweekly NTS Radio residency, *Touching Bass* continues to bring their unique sound directly into people's homes. Listeners can tune in regularly to discover new tracks from both established acts and up-and-coming talents. By providing this platform for musicians to showcase their work on airwaves, *Touching Bass* further solidifies its position as an influential force within the industry.

With Robyn, South London’s cktrl shares his most ambitious work yet, collaborating with the likes of Duval Timothy, Coby Sey (Micachu, Tirzah, Dean Blunt) and Purple Ferdinand to create a vital exploration of contemporary-classical from the black perspective; out via Errol and Alex Rita’s Touching Bass. Spurred on by the overpowering feelings of heartbreak, Robyn impressively creates emotive and heartfelt clarinet and saxophone-led soundscapes about the all-consuming power of love. On the project, cktrl says: “‘Robyn’ at its core is heartbreak and is just really sentimental. It’s a journey of losing a love but it ends with optimism as you find strength to love again.”

Born and bred in Lewisham, cktrl aka Bradley Miller is an integral part of London’s pioneering musical underground. One of the only remaining original DJs on NTS, cktrl has previously worked with and played alongside the likes of Sampha, Sango, Kelela and Dean Blunt. Throughout his career to date, cktrl has also been recognised and heralded by fashion and film VIPs including Virgil Abloh, Bianca Saunders, Tremaine Emory, Nicholas Daley and Jenn Nkiru who recently secured him a cameo in Beyonce’s heralded ‘Black Is King’. With a shared ethos of elevating and amplifying leftfield black music, he partners with London based label, Touching Bass, themselves a key cog within the city’s bubbling musical underbelly.

Robyn

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