Ships of the Pharaohs - Sun Is Rising (feat. Last Nubian & Red Bird) [Audio]

Download & Stream: https://kud.li/fw373 Subscribe: https://sb.kud.li/UC_iUEtWIfatGspcK52... Official stream from First Word Records. Distributed by Kudos Records. More music playlists: https://pl.kud.li/UC_iUEtWIfatGspcK52... #FirstWordRecords #Jazz #Fusion Album: Sun Is Rising [SINGLE] Track: 1 of 1 Title: Sun Is Rising Artist: Ships of the Pharaohs (feat. Last Nubian & Red Bird) Label: First Word Records Cat#: FW373 Formats: Digital Digital Release: 18th June 2026 About This Release: First Word Records is delighted to bring you the debut single from Ships of the Pharaohs. Ships of the Pharaohs are a London-based collective led by producer Last Nubian, who’s had releases in his own right on labels like CoOp Presents, Eglo Records & Touching Bass. Blending jazz, soul, bossa nova, d&b and house-influenced grooves, the band also consists of vocalist Achanté, keys player Goldbar & bassist, Dougan. Originally conceived to perform Last Nubian material live for a Touching Bass showcase at We Out Here festival in 2023, the project soon took on a life of its own, as the group effort unleased a unique chemistry & sound of its own merit. Thereafter followed numerous sessions in a studio-converted bedroom of a Brixton flat, developing this new sound. The finishing touches were taken care of at the infamous Total Refreshment Centre, resulting in the formation of captivating new original material - this single being the first taste of those sessions. Ships of the Pharaohs have additionally performed live across London at Brick Lane Jazz Festival, House of KOKO, Jazz on Wick Festival, Peckham Levels, 91 Living Room & GROW in Hackney. Developing their powerful stage presence has gone hand in hand with the creation of their own material - a hybrid sound of their various influences, ranging from the spontaneity of jazz, the warmth of bossa nova, the pulse of house and the chaos of drum & bass. We kick things off with ‘Sun is Rising’ - an uplifting energetic introduction to the quartet’s sound, this one additionally featuring a spellbinding vocal performance from Red Bird. A set of resplendently catchy vocal hooks ride over a pulsating 140bpm rhythm, with sun-drenched synths, piano and bassline completing an infectious vibe, set to soundtrack the Summer ahead. A 4-minute piece designed to saturate the ears with Vitamin D, as the title would suggest. With sonics somewhat reminiscent of Acid Jazz legends Incognito, merged with the class of Nuyorican Soul, the dynamism of Azymuth, and the fluidity of Reprazent, the 4-piece have cooked up a set of style & flavours uniquely their own, fresh for modern dances, incorporating organic improvisation with more-centered club sounds. The Ships of the Pharaohs are about to set sail for what is sure to be an exciting journey ahead. ‘Sun is Rising’ will be released on all digital platforms on June 18th, with a full EP to land late Summer 2026.