Danish instrumental sextet Sunbörn—winners of four Danish Grammys—join forces with acclaimed Italian producer/DJ Clap! Clap! (Paul Simon, Warp) for a boundary-blurring new album: Earth Is Begging. Releasing in autumn 2025 on Wah Wah 45s, the project is a vibrant celebration of global culture and sonic fusion.
Following on from the exuberant debut single, Acarajé do Salmão, and the vibrant second single, Vuvuzela Dourada, which both received huge support on BBC 6 Music from the likes of Cerys Matthews, Craig Charles, Zakia Sewell and Robbie Vincent, the third and final single to be taken from the album is the foot friendly Jolloff on the Roll Off. It’s a track that draws from West African rhythmic traditions, built on interlocking percussion patterns that create both propulsion and space. The groove is central — deep, layered, and designed for movement. It’s music meant to be felt in the body as much as heard, carrying the heat of a crowded club or an outdoor party at full tilt.
The brass shifts between bold, Afrobeat-inspired hits and softer, jazz-influenced textures, creating contrast and lift. There’s a looseness to the structure — a kind of circular logic — where instruments interact freely, without strict hierarchy. It’s celebratory and open-ended: a track made for dancing, sweating, and staying in the rhythm just a little longer than expected.
Blending Afrobeat, Middle Eastern textures, jazz harmonies, and electronic dance music, Sunbörn Meets Clap! Clap! weaves a high-energy soundscape of hypnotic grooves and soaring melodies. Their music explores the idea of a cultural melting pot—where traditions meet future sounds, and rhythm transcends borders.
Guest artists on the forthcoming album include Dele Sosimi (UK/NG), Carolina Lelis (BR), and Etuk Ubong (NG). A European live tour featuring the full collaborative setup is set for spring 2026.
Reactions & Radio Play
Radio play from Huey Morgan (BBC 6 Music), Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM), Kev Beadle (Totally Wired Radio, UK), Kate Hutchinson (Soho Radio), Mark Ward (Sydney Radio, Australia), Alan McKinnon (Totally Wired Radio, UK)
“My Beat of the Week!” Huey Morgan (BBC 6 Music)
“Just great. What dancing feet need to hear!” Robbie Vincent (Jazz FM, UK)
“A lovely release!” Laurent Garnier (Worldwide FM, France)
“Sounds great!” For Mankind (Pikes, Ibiza)
“Will support.” Rob Luis (Tru Thoughts, UK)
“Yes, Afro mood!” DJ Soulist (Souleance, France)
“Very cool track!” DJ Angola (Wonderwheel, USA)
“Awesome! Can’t wait the album and curious to listen the track with Etuk.” Veronique Prebolin (Radio Krimi, France)
“Love it!” Jason Palma (Footprints, Canada)
“Afrobeat electro bien cuivré.” Jean-Marc Baehler (Couleur 3, Switzerland)
“Deep roller! Nice!” Cal Gibson (Secret Soul Society, UK)
“Excellent collaborative work. 4 stars!” Andre Rheaume (Vancouver, Canada)
“Great job again!” Olivier Cavaller (De La Bonne Musique, France)
“Top notch track.” DJ Osric (RTR FM, Australia)
“Really a nice tune!” Sven Thomschke (Radio Z 95.8FM, Germany)
“Solid work.” Lorenzo Aldino (Jockey Club Ibiza, Spain)
“ACE!” Chris Ex (Black Radio Berlin, Germany)
“A killer again.” Rado Tomek (Nu Spirit, Slovakia)
“Nice track,I’ll support.” Timos Koklas (Reverb Nation, Greece)
“Nice one! Love the production, warm sounds and tight grooves.” Xander Roozen (Royal Groove, The Netherlands)
“Rolling off nicely! That’s one for next week’s radio show.” Nigel Wood (Dublin City FM, Ireland)
“Love it! great combo!” Enrique Domenech (CKUT 90.3FM, Canada)
“Magnificent!” Mark Ward (2RDJ FM, Australia)
“Nice one.” Tjerk Coers (Armada Music, The Netherlands)
“Added to the warm-up bag!” Steve KIW (1BTN, UK)
“Nice one!” Robert Lochmann (Radio X, Germany)
“Sophisticated blend of Jazz and Afro with a subtle touch of electronic club sounds. Love it!” DJ Six (Various, USA)
“Niiiice choon!!!” Markus Milz (Radio Corax 95.9FM, Germany)
“Horn-gasmic!” Chris Greenwood (Louie Louie, UK)
“Very much feeling this. Sounds like a warm up DJ set staple” Jamie Renton (Chilli Fried, UK)
“Interesting mix of rhythms, and grooves, our listeners groove by! Will be added to TheBocX.com playlist!” DJ Phil D (The BocX, USA)
“Amazing.” Amar Kabouche (Fauve Radio, Hong Kong)
“Gorgeous horns and an eclectic world beat with a jazzy untertones.” Aja Allsop (Ketch-A-Vibe, UK)
“Great cut, so funky and production is 5 star.” DJ Expression (What’s Hot Radio, UK)
“Like a Dele Sosimi meets Medlar update – sophisticated.” Gerry Hectic (You And The Music, UK)
“Tasteful afro-infused track with a fat jazzy sound and a clearcut dance beat driving the tune. Interesting instrumentation and use of electronic sound sources paving the ground for the forthcoming album release.” Drummie Dave (Various, UK)
