Andy Compton (The Rurals ) teamed up with South African musician/producer Shamrock to make a beautiful album of African tinged Deep House and Downtempo masterpieces!



Shamrock came to Bristol, UK to share his musical energy in the Peng Studio in November 2022, Jamming with Andy on the analogue synths and experimenting with new sounds and recording techniques.



The album also includes songs Shamrock and Andy started in the sun blessed land of South Africa, while Andy was on tour.



The album features guest musicians like vocalist Nekoye Ommeh from Kenya (formally know as Asali), trumpet player Kafele, from Chicago, Vocalist Irantzu, from LA, Percussionist Bongani, from Soweto, And Fender Rhodes by Rurals brother Pete Morris, from Devon.



1) Into Your Mind

Written & Produced by Andy Compton and Shamrock

All instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



2) Just Follow Your Dreams

Written & Produced by Andy Compton and Shamrock

Featuring Kafele on Trumpet

All other instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



3) Horizon

Written & Produced by Andy Compton and Shamrock

All instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



4) Set Me Free

Written & Produced by Andy Compton and Shamrock

All instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



5) Cheeba Cheeba

Written & Produced by Andy Compton and Shamrock

All instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



6) Heavenly Vibrations

Written & Produced by Andy Compton and Shamrock

All instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



7) Inkungu

Written & Produced by Andy Compton and Shamrock

Featuring Kafele on Trumpet

All other instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



8) Nifanyeje

Written & Produced by Andy Compton, Shamrock & Nekoye Ommeh (Vocals)

Featuring Kafele on Trumpet & Bongani on Percussion

All other instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



9) My Story

Written & Produced by Andy Compton and Shamrock

All instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



10) Without Your Love

Written & Produced by Andy Compton and Shamrock

All instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



11) Soul & Spirit

Written & Produced by Andy Compton and Shamrock

All instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



12) Everything Is Gravy

Written & Produced by Andy Compton, Shamrock & Nekoye Ommeh (Vocals)

Featuring Kafele on Trumpet & Bongani on Percussion

All other instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



13) The Leaves

Written & Produced by Andy Compton,Shamrock & Irantzu (Vocals)

All instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



14) Winter Sunshine

Written & Produced by Andy Compton,Shamrock and Pete Morris (Keys & Conga's)

All other instruments played by Andy Compton and Shamrock



Mixed and Mastered at the Peng Studio, Bristol, UK



Special thanks & love to David Lyn, who helped make this album possible!