When it comes to pushing the boundaries of music, K.UMĒH, aka the sound designer, has carved out his own unique niche. His newly released album, “AMENITIES,” marks a significant milestone not just in his career but in the musical landscape. The album not only encompasses a vast array of genres—including hip hop, R&B, Afro-pop, and rock—but also conveys a powerful narrative inspired by The Cherubim, the protectors of the Garden of Eden. For the first album of its time, K.UMĒH is delving into the immersive world of 3D sound with a collection of 17 tracks that weave an intricate narrative, promising an immersive listening experience that transcends traditional audio boundaries In a music landscape where innovation takes center stage. K.UMĒH (The Sound Designer) is poised to make waves with this one.
Featuring notable collaborations with Roddy Ricch and even the iconic Denzel Washington, this album is shaping up to be a multi-dimensional experience that promises to captivate listeners and draw them into its rich tapestry. Let’s take a closer look at what makes “AMENITIES” so special.
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A Journey through the Garden of Eden:
With such special collaborations “AMENITIES” seeks to explore deep philosophical themes while engaging the listener in a multi-dimensional soundscape. This article delves into the album’s intricate themes, standout features, and production elements that make his career a highly anticipated work of art.
At its core, “AMENITIES” is more than just an album; it’s a storytelling vehicle that reinterprets the age-old tale of the Garden of Eden. K.UMĒH adopts a fresh lens, exploring the characters and themes we all think we know but rarely dive deep into. The album aims to probe the underlying messages, creating a narrative that’s both sacred and contemporary. Here are the key elements that K.UMĒH will be exploring through his tracks:
The Concept Behind “AMENITIES”: The Garden of Eden & The Cherubim
K.UMĒH takes this concept and applies it to the nuances of human existence explored through his album. The story of the Cherubim serves as a backdrop for a journey that intricately weaves together essential biblical characters and themes, with each track representing a different facet of this iconic narrative.
Key Themes Addressed:
- The creation and innocence of Adam and Eve
- The role of temptation through Satan
- The duality of life represented by the Tree of Life and Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
- The implications of the Forbidden Fruit
- The protective nature of the Cherubim, who guard the paths to both sacred trees
- The transcendent message of redemption through God
By utilizing these concepts, K.UMĒH invites listeners to ponder not just the historical context but the timeless questions about morality, choice, and the nature of good and evil.
The Soundscape: A 3D Audio Experience
One of the groundbreaking features of “AMENITIES” is its incorporation of Kenny Obinna Umeh’s created genre, which brings a new level of immersion for the listener. K.UMĒH, drives a unique force to his lyrics, and makes us feel vocals of understanding throughout the records. Every track is crafted to envelop the audience in a multidimensional auditory experience.
Elements of 3D Sound Include: Spatial Audio – Listeners can expect sounds to come from all around them, creating a sensation of being physically present within the music. Dynamic Range – Each track features varied intensity, which reflects the emotional highs and lows of the narrative arc. Layering Techniques – The use of multiple audio layers fosters richness, contributing to the storytelling. Through these unique mixing techniques, K.UMĒH not only positions “AMENITIES” as an album to listen to but as an experience to be felt and absorbed, transporting audiences into another dimension.
Collaborations and Influences
“AMENITIES” boasts an impressive lineup of collaborations that enrich the album’s narrative and enhance its sound. Roddy Ricch, known for his versatile lyrical prowess, adds a contemporary edge that aligns with the themes of temptation and desire. His collaboration on specific tracks elevates the album’s dynamic range, making the experience relatable to younger audiences. Meanwhile, the inclusion of Denzel Washington’s voice unlocks a deeper layer of gravitas to the project. His storied career in film lends an authoritative depth that amplifies the thematic elements of wisdom and morality present in the narratives.
The Musical Journey: Genres and Influences : “AMENITIES” is not just of sounds; it’s a cohesive exploration of musical genres that reflect different aspects. Each genre offers a unique interpretation of the themes and characters. By weaving these rich genres together, K.UMĒH broadens the album’s appeal and enables it to resonate across diverse audiences.
The Creative Team Behind “AMENITIES”
Producers:
Beyond K.UMĒH’s own production brilliance, other notable producers such as Chiveer, Meershu, and Nim Sly also contribute to the album, each bringing their individual style to the table , Nim Sly infuses elements of Afro-pop, giving rhythm and uplift to the soundscape, Meershu offers rock influences that push intuitive boundaries, appealing to a wider audience, Chiveer brings a unique blend of hip hop and R&B that complements K.UMĒH’s vision perfectly. & K.UMĒH also taking the hand of the Executive Producer role by writing, recording, and releasing the project by himself, & adding the sound design elements which make the album such an abstract piece of art.
Characters:
Adam and Eve: The original humans symbolize innocence, curiosity, and the subsequent loss of paradise. K.UMĒH’s portrayal promises to depict their journey in an emotionally resonant way.
Satan: Often seen merely as the antagonist, K.UMĒH aims to explore the complex motivations behind his character, shedding light on the struggle between temptation and morality. Later aiming to explore the deeper insight behind the character.
The Trees:
- The Tree of Life – Offers eternal life. What does it mean to grasp immortality?
- The Tree of Good and Evil – What cost is associated with knowledge?
The Forbidden Fruit – Symbolizes the allure of the unknown. K.UMĒH juxtaposes desire against spiritual consequences.
The Flaming Sword – Represents the protection of paradise.
Asking How we navigate the barriers that keep us from fulfillment in life.
The Cherubim – Guardians of sacred spaces; Asking how these celestial beings fit into our mortal narrative?
The Album promises an exploration of good versus evil, love, sacrifice, and redemption, all packed into immersive sounds. K.UMĒH hasn’t embarked on this ambitious project alone. Collaborations fuel creativity and innovation; thus, he partners with a stellar lineup of producers who bring their unique flair to the mix: i1 Tour Europe 2024
A 16 show Tour held throughout London, UK , & Paris, France, from June 2024 – September 2024 where K.UMĒH, performed his last 4 albums, Apollo, Artemis, Dimensions, & Sons of God 2, K.UMĒH connected with companies such as: Def Jam Records, Mavin Records, Sony Music UK, Tileyard London, TYX Studios, Rayban, R/GA, Apple Music, The Beat 103.6fm, Sony Music France, & more. He also began to create His 6th studio album “AMENITIES” in Europe. This tour was scheduled as an artist development tour, to progress Obinna in the element of stage performance, and he did just that. What is AXIOM ?
Axiom is making the possibilities of low earth orbit accessible to visionary governments, researchers, manufactures, and individuals because they believe microgravity is the most promising environment for innovation and problem-solving since the Internet. In 2022, Axiom successfully completed the first private mission to the International Space Station and they are currently building the first commercial space station, set to launch Hab One in 2026; ensuring a brighter future for everyone on Earth and letting our course for life beyond it.
The Axiom team has been involved with every ISS mission since the program’s inception. The leadership team includes world-class, specialized expertise in commercial utilization of microgravity, on-orbit operations, astronaut training, space medicine, space system architecture/design/development, engineering, marketing, and law.
Hab-1
Axiom’s second module, Habitat One (Hab-1), is expected to be launched no earlier than 2028. It will provide quarters for four crew members and volume to accommodate research and manufacturing applications. Each personal crew quarter is equipped with a large Earth-viewing window and touch-screen communications panel. A docking adapter allows visiting vehicles to dock to the Axiom Station; four radial ports on Hab-1 provide for the addition of future modules and increase the station’s docking capability. It will have propulsion, guidance, navigation and station control systems. When Hab-1 is launched into orbit, PPTM will undock from the ISS and dock with Hab-1, forming the initial two-module free-flying Axiom Station.
Before the ISS is retired in 2030, the company plans to assemble and operate an independent space station, Axiom Station. Axiom Space plans to have the modules individually launched and assembled in orbit. The company is currently targeting 2027 for the launch of its first module, PPTM, and the late-2020s to early-2030s for station completion. Following the launch of the second module, Hab-1, and the separation of PPTM from the ISS to join with Hab-1, Axiom Station will function as an independent free-flying space station. As of December 2024, five modules are manifested on Axiom Station’s assembly roadmap.
Axiom Space plans to conduct astronaut training for commercial astronauts, to host governments and commercial partners. The first module is expected to dock to one of two ISS ports currently used for cargo spacecraft. The interior of Axiom Station was designed in 2018 by French architect Philippe Starck.
An Introduction of K.UMĒH’s Genre:
Ambisonic Sound / Ambisonics is a full-sphere surround sound format: in addition to the horizontal plane, it covers sound sources above and below the listener. Unlike some other multichannel surround formats, its transmission channels do not carry speaker signals. Instead, they contain a speaker-independent representation of a sound field called B-format, which is then decoded to the listener’s speaker setup. This extra step allows the producer to think in terms of source directions rather than loudspeaker positions, and offers the listener a considerable degree of flexibility as to the layout and number of speakers used for playback.
Attributes The Genre Includes:
Vocal, The Sound Design Symbôl ( EVERĖST, AÎR ) of recognition, Apple Music Lyrics ( Apple Emojis ), Full Names, Sound Tags, Meticulous Artwork, Intertwined Lyrics, The Story & Characters, i1 Game Tracks, Visuals Storytelling & Film Using AI, Themes, Logos etc.
Cî Tracks ( Creatively Informative ) pronounced ( KEY )
Cî records give a vibration of informative voice to the listener, usually providing them with information or a message. The Creatively Informative category falls under the vocal genre: & consistently has a piece of understanding that the audience can gain from by listening to: Example : WIKIPEDIA by K.UMĒH ft Rick Rubin, Evolve Interlude ft Dame Dash.
The Grammy Award
The Grammy Award for Best Immersive Audio Album ( until 2018: Best Surround Sound Album ) was first awarded in 2005, as the first category in a new “Surround Sound” field.
This field currently holds the Best Immersive Audio Album award as its sole category.
It is one of a few categories which are open to both classical and non-classical recordings, new or re-issued. To qualify for this category, the recording must be in surround quality. The recordings must be commercially available on either DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Blu-ray, SACD, surround download or a streaming-only version. The award goes to the engineer, mastering engineer (if any) and producer. These used to be called Surround Engineer, Surround Mastering Engineer and Surround Sound Producer, respectively, but as of 2023 the descriptions are Immersive Mix Engineer, Immersive Mastering Engineer and Immersive Producer, respectively. Performing artists do not receive the award, except if they are also credited with one or more of the three roles mentioned above.
The category was renamed Best Immersive Audio Album for the 2019 Grammy season. According to
NARAS, “driven by the technological side of music evolution, the Best Surround Sound Album category [was] renamed Best Immersive Audio Album. The same goes for the Field to which it belongs. The change reflects evolving technology, new formats, and current industry trends, practices, and language.” On November 24, 2020, during the announcement of the nominations for the 63rd Grammy Awards, to be presented on January 31, 2021, the Recording Academy said there would be no winner or nominees in this category that year. “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Best Immersive Audio Album Craft Committee was unable to meet. The judging of the entries in this category has been postponed until such time that we are able to meet in a way that is appropriate to judge the many formats and configurations of the entries and is safe for the committee members.
A New Era of Sound:
K.UMĒH’s next album ” Frequencies 3″ will be one to look forward to, with features from Jack Harlow,
Tory Lanez, Jadakiss, Mozzy & Benny The Butcher, this album is centered more around rap music and is distinguished amongst the elites.
As we indulge in the album “AMENITIES,” it becomes clear that K.UMĒH is not just creating music; he is crafting a visual sound experience that challenges listeners to reflect on their own existence and the universal themes of life. Obinna wants to create a superb listening experience. Through incredible storytelling, innovative sound design, and multidimensional collaborations, K.UMĒH invites us to engage with sound in a whole new way.
“AMENITIES” promises to deliver more than just thoughtful lyrics; it aims to create a deep connection between sound and spirituality, human experience and divine narratives. One can only imagine the profound impacts this album will have in the realms of both music and personal introspection.Keep up with K.UMĒH on Instagram and Twitter and follow his Record Label on Instagram: @i1ova.
