Goldie‘s breakbeat alter ego Rufige Kru has made a comeback, sharing a new single ‘Still The Same’ with CASISDEAD and announcing a new album ‘Alpha Omega’.
The new single comes after years of requests made by fans to CASISDEAD to rap over a drum ‘n’ bass track. It’s his first release since his critically acclaimed 2023 album ‘Famous Last Words’. The track was produced by Goldie and SubMotive.
Meanwhile, the music video for ‘Still The Same’, directed by Elliott Gonzo, features Goldie as an AI overlord being hunted down by a vigilante CASISDEAD.
“It was a huge honour to collaborate with these legends in the game,” said Gonzo in a press release. “The freedom and trust I was given meant I could really push the boundaries of what’s possible with new technology, combining animation and virtual production. A massive shout-out to my co-director, Buse Simon, for helping bring these new worlds to life.”
Check it out below:
‘Alpha Omega’ will be released on May 16 via London Records.
On the subject of the album, Goldie said: “It’s a reinvention. We’ve gone back to the source and extrapolated from there. I wanted to create something that absolutely represents what this music is all about … and where it’s going next.”
He added: “I’ve travelled with James (SubMotive) through every angle of this game and now he’s a formidable partner in the Rufige Kru echelon….boss levelz.
“I’ve gone back to my roots. “That’s a beautiful thing for me. I’ve spent a lot of time honing my craft, developing these concepts, assembling all these moments. But that sense of possibility – what kept me going in the early days – is still there. I’m still as excited by this music and where it can go as I was all those years ago. The only limit is my imagination.”
The tracklist of ‘Alpha Omega’ is:
‘Alpha Omega’
‘Goldikus feat. Cleveland Watkiss
‘Virgil’
‘Express Your Soul
‘Sandcastles’
‘Still The Same feat. CASISDEAD’
Mercury’
‘Siamese Ghost’
‘Secret Handshake’
‘Spirits’
‘People and Places
‘The Guardianz’
In addition, Goldie will be heading out on tour in support of the album later this year. As part of this run of dates, he will feature as an Artist In Residence at Movement Festival in Detroit between May 23 and 25.
You can see the dates below and buy your tickets here.
APRIL
9 – Amsterdam, Paradiso
11 – Barcelona, Razzmatazz
12 – Milan, Magazzini Generali
14 – Los Angeles, The Fonda Theatre
15 – San Francisco, The Regency Ballroom
17 – Minneapolis, Fine Line
18 – Chicago, Metro
19 – New York, Elsewhere
22 – London, Ronnie Scott’s
23 – London, Ronnie Scott’s – London
24 – The Waterfront – Norwich
25 – Joshua Brooks – Manchester (DJ)
26 – Bristol Beacon – Bristol
27 – Castle & Falcon – Birmingham
28 – The Wardrobe – Leeds
29 – Village Underground – London
MAY
16 – Denver, Cervantes Masterpiece, Denver
17 – NYC, Metalheadz Residency at Paragon
