Ife Ogunjobi, under exclusive license to Out Of (The) Blue · UK · 14 November 2025 · ★★★★½
Heavy. Sound. Control.
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Ife Ogunjobi’s Tell Them I’m Here comes in heavy but light enough to float. We know good music when we hear it—language doesn’t matter, location doesn’t matter—and we can sense when an artist loves what they’re doing. Ogunjobi’s love for his music comes through when he plays. It speaks to you personally.
This EP is a bite-size of goodness. The sound radiates through your speakers and captivates. Bona fide good music. I couldn’t stop bobbing my head. I felt Africa, I felt London, I felt the world. It inspired me to listen again and again.
From the opening track, “East Street Market,” the rhythm makes you want to step into the world Mr. Ogunjobi is painting. “Cali” is a vibe. Whatever the tempo, it flows effortlessly. When the music is fast, we ride. When it slows down on “Don’t Leave,” we unwind. The control is undeniable.
We know who you are and we know where you are at. We see you. Go ahead, son, express yourself. Released in 2025—and setting 2026 up to be great. Mr. Ogunjobi, you are a “Real One”.
Personnel: Trumpet: Ife Ogunjobi; Bass: Mutale Chashi, Jonathan Moko; Guitar: Gaetan Judd, Tadeas Lamar Ochen; Rhodes/Synthesizer: Luke Bacchus; Drums: Zoe Pascal, Ebow “Lox” Mensah; Vocals: Samm Henshaw
