The threesome were united when Radioclit met Esau in the furniture store near their studio some two years ago.They became fast friends and started working on tracks together, the pair inviting Esau to sing over tracks they had made for artists like MIA and Kano. They soon realised they had the makings of an album and set to work completing a full 15 track opus.

The album will feature collaborations with MIA, Santogold, Marina (Gasolina) and Vampire Weekend and is out early 2009. The pair say that although they push a lot of African music within their own production work, they didn't need to on the album as Esau's voice took care of that side of things.

The mixtape which wasn't due out till Nov 1st has been leaked and you can find it in the usual places. It's called The Very Best and it features Esau doing his thing over the likes of Michael Jackson, Architecture in Helsinki and as you would expect a bit of MIA and Santo. Check the myspace for updates.

From Chewy