Name: Desire
Brand: Desire Marea

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: Yes

Catalogue number

LSTUMM467

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Colour

Clear

Colour details

Clear Vinyl

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

With Lyric Booklet in PVC Sleeve (Exclusive to the Rough Trade Version). Includes Signed Post Card.

Format Music US

Limited edition

1500

Release date

2021-08-06

Signed copies

Signed copies: Yes

Supplier US

RTNY

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5400863054373

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Total Cap

Clear LP | Signed Copy | Rough Trade Exclusive

Bonus disc: No

STUMM467

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White

White Vinyl

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

2021-09-03

Signed copies: No

WEA /­ ADA

5400863053192

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / white

CDSTUMM467

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Download code: No

Extended format: No

5400863053208

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Desire Marea

Genre US

Electronic

Label US

Mute

Albums of the Year 2021

Culture Closeup: Celebrating Black Creators

Desire Marea is a groundbreaking artist known for their unique blend of music and performance art. With a captivating stage presence and powerful vocals, they have quickly gained recognition as an influential figure in the music industry.
Originally from Durban, South Africa, Desire Marea draws inspiration from their cultural heritage and personal experiences to create thought-provoking and emotive music. Their lyrics delve into themes of identity, sexuality, and social justice, making them a voice for marginalized communities.
As one half of the dynamic duo FAKA, Desire Marea has garnered critical acclaim for their genre-defying sound that seamlessly fuses elements of electronic music with traditional African rhythms. Their innovative approach to music has earned them numerous accolades and a dedicated fan base worldwide.

Sale US

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

Newly signed to Mute for the physical release of critically acclaimed album Desire, serving as a captivating introduction to the singular and multi-faceted world of Kwazulu-natal born, multi-disciplinary artist Desire Marea. Includes the singles ‘You Think I’m Horny’ and 'Tavern Kween’. Desire is from Durban and is a founding member of South African arts collective FAKA, who partnered with Versace to soundtrack their S/S 19 menswear show and were included in the Vogue World 100 and Dazed 100 lists. The sound mixes glitch pop and beats with laidback R&amp;B and sublime vocals.

The album has appearances from South African artists such as Sanele Ngubane, Pasja Sneijder, Nonku Phiri, Hlasko, Simon Wolfson, Gabriel Wolfson, and Gyre, who were invited to contribute as co-producers, featured artists and composers. Desire mentions Alice Coltrane, Princess Magogo and Meredith Monk as their pillars of inspiration, not only because they made great music but also because their works have had cultural impact. Desire wishes to further contribute to the progression of Black Queer Art, while further growing their practice as a creative healer. 

For fans of Serpentwithfeet, Moses Sumney, Yves Tumor and Against All Logic. 

Desire

Music US

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