Osunlade is an intelligent, spiritually minded and classically trained musician, DJ and producer. Drawing influence from the wider sphere of world music and live instrumentation, Osunlade isn’t a created professional persona, he really is at one with his art. African beats, Jazz, Soul and captivating vocals are all part of the Osunlade sound, a sound with uncommon depth for house music but one that remains focused on the dance floor. 

The first choice to launch the new Strictly Ibiza series, Osunlade  joined forces with Strictly Rhythm for the 2007 release of his acclaimed album ‘Elements Beyond’, a work that includes the singles ‘Momma’s Groove’ and ‘My Reflection’.

 “It goes back to quality” he replies when asked about his affiliation with the label. “Strictly Rhythm is a name people associate with quality. It has a long-standing catalogue and it’s the new house label for people like me, Quentin Harris, and these kinds of artists have built careers with quality music”.

The vibes of Strictly and Osunlade are undoubtedly in sync, so he was invited to produce their summer album Strictly Ibiza; an album full of quality summer grooves from the past and present. “The first mix is more of a deep soulful kind of thing and the second one is a club vibe” he says of the mix. “My idea was one preparing for the club and then being at the club. So one where you are having dinner, in a restaurant, at home or on the beach and the other is like, ‘yeah, let’s do it!’”

The compilation features many of Osunlade’s own productions including ‘Butterfly’ (Ron Trent’s Musicandpower Remix) a track that he is particularly proud of, as well as the new exclusive mix of ‘Pride’ (Osunlade’s Back To Africa Mix) he has just completed with Nadirah Shakoor.



When putting together this selection Osunlade planned to incorporate some new versions of older Strictly classics as well as things set to be big over the next few months. Listen out for Johnny White featuring My Favorite Robot ‘Desensitize’ (Phonogenic Remix), as well as Quentin Harris & Inaya ‘Day Do The Right Thing’ (Extended Mix); one of the stand-out tracks from Quentin’s own artist album and another unmissable moment.

Ultimately Strictly Ibiza is a quality, timeless selection that you will return to all summer long to set your mood in Ibiza or indeed, wherever you choose to spend it.

Strictly Ibiza is out 28th June - click to listen & pre-order.