Ibeyi sign to XL Recordings, drop debut single "Oya"
24 June 2014, 16:14
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
XL Recordings have announced the signing of French-Cuban twopiece Ibeyi for their debut single.
“Oya” is out now and lends influence from their West African background, as well as modern minimalist electronica. Twins Naomi and Lisa-Kainde Díaz sing in both English and Yoruba, with the band’s very own name translating as “Twins” in their mother tongue.
Take a listen to “Oya” now below and read our Song Of The Day feature on the track.
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