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Out 25th June, 'Yemaya' is the long-awaited new album and Tru Thoughts debut from future soul and electronica duo Anushka. The features proceeding singles InchYou My LoveInch, InchSpeak To MeInch and InchBraveInch which have seen support from the likes of GillesPeterson, Lauren Laverne, Jamz Supernova, Nemone (BBC 6Music), Jack Saunders (BBC Radio 1), EARMILK, Music Is My Sanctuary, Clash Magazine and Toshio Matsuura.Released on limited edition transparent numbered double vinyl, the LP takes it's name from the Orisha Yemaya - the Goddess ofthe Sea, protector of women and the Eternal Mother in the Santeria/Yoruba religion. It is believed in Santeria that Yemaya guidesand supports her children, helping them to grow; as explored with the reference to the life-giving essence of water in focus trackInchBad WeatherInch. Celebrating their progression and those who have helped them on the way, the title expresses the oneness that theduo felt making the record.This growth is explored on album opener InchSo Far JourneyInch. Written by Victoria Port (singer/songwriter) as a Inchcall to the ancestorsInch, the track explores coming back to yourself and who you truly are after a period of feeling displaced and lost. With astrally chargedsynths from Max Wheeler (producer), it sits alongside the cosmic love story of InchYou My LoveInch and the luminous InchSerenityInch.Speaking of the latter, Port adds InchIt's that feeling when a person makes it feel like home wherever you are. When something isstressful and you know they can help you find your peaceInch.1. So Far Journey2. You My Love3. Speak To Me4. You Mine5. Brave6. Bad Weather7. Breathe8. Serenity9. Go10. Free Will11. Did I Wake You?12. Move Right Through Me13. We Live In Hope
