Esya - Chasing DesireChasing Desire is the debut album from Esya the pseudonym of singer, multi instrumentalist and twice Mercury Prize nominated artist Ayse Hassan (Savages, Kite Base, 180dB). It follows a sold out, self released triptych of EPs. This album expands her previous sonic explorations into the antithetical nature of longing: from the yearning to be with someone again, to the obsession of embracing a path unknown. Esya wrestles with these fundamentally human

but began to take shape in earnest during a period of living under the Marseille haze in the South of France

Through his uncanny ability to blend the pastoral and the profound

Fiery funk tracks "Tendme" (featured on HF015) and second single "Watery Al Kabir" bring a tireless groove to the record via chugging rhythms and key interludes that deliver searing harmonic motifs

I'm Doing Fine (Reprise) 3:21

and pay respect to their elders past

cooly climaxing

It began in Imogen Heap’s house in Romford

Each track on "Nosthaigia" is a reflection of his journey

“Under The Influence Of Love” is a monster of an album arranged by Dunn Pearson Jr (known for his work with Roy Ayers

rock and prog releases

Inspired by the resurgence of the spirit of Funk around the globe

Plotting a course from Alice Coltrane