Tayo Popoola is an amazing DJ/Muscician. I know of him through his incredible tech-house and ‘progressive’ breaks sets.
Tayo is a true DJ and therefore quite eclectic and thoughtful. He wrote and incredible piece on William Onyeabor to mark his unfortunate passing.
The enigmatic 1970s Nigerian musician who was a hipster favorite from London to Brooklyn
Pull quote:
“Onyeabor was hidden in plain sight, behind his body of work, with enough mystery around him for people to construct their own myths.”
Onyeabor is a hipster treasure for sure, but for good reason.
Here is the requisite David Byrne blessing:
Shorty-
Proper-
Also, a cool noisey piece on him