Kelechukwu “Kele” Rowland Okereke lead singer of Bloc Party has recorded a solo album. Kele will release his first solo album, titled The Boxer (produced by Hudson Mohawke and XXXChange) on 21 June through Wichita / Polydor in the UK and Europe and Glassnote Records for the rest of the world. The first single from the album, “Tenderoni”, will be released on 14 June 2010. I loved Silent Alarm and liked Intimacy, but Weekend in the City was not what Bloc Party fans were expecting. Armand Van Helden’s remix of “Signs” is amazing and I definitely recommend getting absolutely bonkers on the dance floor to it.
Video may be NSFW
Bloc Party “Signs” (AVH Remix) from hmurai on Vimeo.
Now since Bloc Party has taken a break, Kele has been working on putting out his record. Here is his new single “Tenderoni”. I don’t know if this is relevant or not, but in doing research on Kele, he has come forward with his Bisexuality. Also, the term “tenderoni” usually refers to a younger, maybe underage lover. Take it how you want, but it puts a spin on the song. Mystery and controversy will always help promote music.
Kele – Tenderoni from Andrew Lawandus on Vimeo.