Ninja Tune Records

Carlita – Sentimental (SOLID RED Vinyl IMPORT 2xLP] – New LP

$ 40.00

Carlita (İstanbul, Turkey). 12” 140g solid red 2LP housed in printed inner sleeves. Includes download code.

<a href="https://carlitamusic.bandcamp.com/album/sentimental">Sentimental by Carlita</a>
Carlita unveils her debut solo album on Ninja Tune, Sentimental. Sentimental is available on solid red 2LP. Carlita (real name Carla Frayman) can be seen as one of dance music's most notable Renaissance women today. She’s an exceptional DJ–playing high-profile slots for the likes of Dua Lipa, Coachella, Cercle, Tomorrowland and Circoloco (among many others) – and a discerning curator of fashion, food, music and art with her multi-sensory party concept Senza Fine. Amongst her well-established accolades lies her budding yet quickly rising status as a bona fide producer. Her EPs ‘Bon Trip’ and ‘Life’ on the iconic Life and Death label, “Cash for Love” on Circoloco Records and remixes for dance titans like Disclosure and RÜFÜS DU SOL sees her fuse classical elements with electronic music, making her stand one of the most exciting new voices in dance music.

‘Sentimental’ – Carlita’s debut album – is the culmination of Carla’s musical journey years and years in the making. The album notes a creative milestone in her productions, building a sonic narrative using her life experiences as its building blocks. The album is sure to cement Carlita’s dominance within the electronic music scene and will feature collaborations with SG Lewis, Elderbrook, DJ Tennis, Mascolo, Cleo Simone, Orofino, and Julietta.

Turkish-Italian DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist Carlita (real name Carla Frayman) announces her long-awaited debut album ‘Sentimental’, set for release 15th November on Ninja Tune. Along with the announcement Carlita shares lead single “The Moment” featuring acclaimed English producer and singer-songwriter SG Lewis.

‘Sentimental’ is the culmination of Carlita’s musical journey years and years in the making. The album notes a creative milestone in her productions, building a sonic narrative using her life experiences as its building blocks. “I want fans to see a different side to me musically,” Carla says. “I think most people come to my shows at clubs and festivals and see me playing lots of big club records but I want people to hear this album and really see a different side to me musically and be left surprised by the sound of it.”

Speckles of these moments, along with a cast of talented friends can be heard first-hand throughout ‘Sentimental’. “Trouble Symphony” opens the album with DJ Tennis right at the beginning like how he was at the start of Carla’s career. SG Lewis, acclaimed producer who joined Carlita at Senza Fine’s New York Fashion Week show last year, lends his vocals to lead single “The Moment”. “Comme Ça Voce” taps into her Italian roots, featuring vocals from Sicilian musician Orofino. Mascolo, Elderbrook, Julietta and Cleo Simone round out the list of esteemed peers who have contributed their time and talent to ‘Sentimental’. As Carla elaborates, “It was an amazing experience working with all the people involved in the album and so great to see how everyone has different creative processes. It was really inspiring for me and also taught me lots of new things along the way.”

Undoubtedly the most important track on the album, the previously released “Time” is a song that has stuck with Carla through many DJ sets. A standout closer to many sets, the song solidifies a palpable connection between Carlita and any crowd she plays to, making it a perfect ending to a transcendent experience. The song serves a similar purpose as the penultimate track on ‘Sentimental’; a heartfelt statement that not only encompasses the overarching thesis to her debut, but it also cements Carlita as an exceptional producer and songwriter. “There’s so much thought process that goes into an album and that’s why it’s taken so long for me to be truly happy with it. The creative process has been amazing albeit stressful at times but it’s been so rewarding.”

released November 15, 2024