Paul St. Hilaire - Tikiman Vol.1 CD/2LP

Over his 30-plus year career, St. Hilaire has become one of dance music’s quietly legendary figures.

Born and raised in Dominica, he moved to Berlin in 1994 and has lent both his voice and his musicianship to some of the most iconic electronic music from the German capital – and beyond. Renowned for his collaborations with Moritz von Oswald and Mark Ernestus (AKA Rhythm and Sound), he has also appeared on records with Deadbeat, Rhauder, Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers and Stereotyp (G-Stone Recordings), amongst others.

However, few know the extent of St. Hilaire’s compositional and technical mastery. From his home studio in Kreuzberg, which includes an extensive collection of vintage hardware, self-built instruments and notebooks scribbled with endless lyrics, he has created a vast archive of material spanning ambient dub, avant-jazz, lush techno and lovers rock.

"Tikiman Vol.1" offers a rare insight into St. Hilaire’s complex artistry, from the eyes-down grooves of Little Way and the guitar-heavy digi dancehall experiment Keep Safe, to the subtle hypnosis of Ten to One and the softly crashing synth waves of closer Three And A Half, evoking not only beaches but also coasts and borders.

It’s a fitting expression of both the breadth of St. Hilaire’s work, as well as his history as one of the few black, Berlin-based artists who, despite remaining largely overlooked, has influenced the city’s electronic music culture since its beginnings.

Tracklist:

1. Bedroom in My Bag
2. Little Way
3. Keep Safe
4. Bright One
5. The Weather Man
6. In Fortis
7. Ten to One
8. In Door
9. Three and a Half

About this product: this release is available on CD and 2LP formats.

The 2LP is pressed on black vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve. Includes a download code.