There is now an XL Edition of my DO NOT ERASE LP. It has been steadily growing since its initial release in 2022 and now has a new cover, instrumentals, as well as 5 tracks that never appeared on the original release. Alive, Feel Like I Feel, Closer To You (full vocal version), Destiny and Work That Body.
These tracks were made at the same time as the original LP, but my cancer treatment got in the way of my finishing them.
BY ADAM PAXTON ON FRIDAY, JULY 11TH, 2025
Alive is a fun song, and clearly born out of extreme diligence and skill by Domineeky.
The positivity and vibrancy of the production mixes with the unique vocals and passionate delivery as the track progresses and becomes increasingly layered, resulting in a playful but sophisticated track, with tight rhythms that positively scream summer. Or gym. Or anything else you’re excited for, for that matter.
Add to that the almost chanted refrain of “You’re alive” and you have a recipe for feeling good whenever you listen to this song. Whether you’re low on energy and need a pick-me-up, or high energy and need something to match. Outright positivity is too often mistaken for lack of depth, to which this song stands in joyous protest.
MORE THAN MUSIC?
After my cancer treatment, the first tune I did was a remix of ‘The Promise,’ my first-ever single from 1994. After the treatment and side effects, this slice of creativity means more than the music itself which is why it’s called the ‘More Than Music Remix.’ Others soon followed, and before I knew it, I had an album’s worth of remixes. I’ve called it Domineeky Remixed 2 (More Than Music)
Keep smiling. Stay positive. Do what you love. As long as you value what you do, that’s all that matters.
2025 will mark 40 years of me making music.
XL, as well as being shorthand for ‘extra large,’ it also means the number 40 in Roman numerals.
In 1985, after an unexpectedly shocking set of A Level results, I scraped together my cash, bought a mono synth with a built-in sequencer, and started writing songs then recording them on cassette. My music became my refuge, my solace, my diary, my entertainment.
After rectifying the Academic situation and going off to University, I still kept making music.
Back then, I had no idea I’d have a music career – being a record label owner, working in South Africa, having my tunes used on American TV, played by well-known DJs and having over 40 albums released.
After my cancer recovery, I love making music even more. It is still my refuge, my solace, my diary, my entertainment.
In 2025, to celebrate 40 years of this music journey, I will be releasing 2 LPs called Songs For Superheroes and Secret Identity, and XL versions of previous albums that will include rare remixes and previously unheard tracks.
I took time off to recover from stage 4 cancer. The healing process made me re-evaluate the tunes I was putting out. After more than a decade of Good Voodoo dance tracks, I put my energy into finishing the songs and spoken word pieces that meant the most to me that hadn’t seen the light of day.
Life is too short not to share what I love. Conventional marketing wisdom says that releasing five albums close together is a bit bonkers but when I started on this journey in 1985 it was to please myself.
For those who are interested in how I’m doing, the simple answer is I’m cured. Am I the same old me? Everything Is different, nothing has changed.
2024 will see the official release of 5 LPs called Boss Moves, Return Of The Juju Man, Rockstar Incognito, Table For Two at The Horizon Cafe and Everything is Different, Nothing Has Changed.
(original photo by Kev Howard)
It’s the 20th anniversary of my Dance, Break & Shake LP.
It’s got a snazzy new cover to coincide with the re-release in November.
This album came about because I did some uncredited work on a track for a celebrity and got paid in free studio time.
Even though it’s two decades old, I think it stands the test of time.
Enjoy.
Here is my latest LP, imaginatively titled – You Know My Son is A Doctor, Eh Eh!
As a proud African Dad, this line gets dropped into nearly every conversation.
My son, Dr Omotunde, also appears on 3 of the tracks playing flute.
Enjoy.
A rare LP of mine, originally from 2000, now lovingly remastered. Enjoy.
Akin Fatunmbi has been on this musical journey with me from my early days (circa 1986). I’ve put together a compilation of summery Good Voodoo tunes he appears on. It’s called Good Voodoo Sunrise and it will be released soon.
Here is Lost Property.
Another compilation from the archives.
These are alternative versions of tunes found on the Playing With Fire LP, Dance Break + Shake LP, Speaking in Tongues LP as well as the Nomads LP.
The Lost Property versions hold a special place in my heart. A style all of their own distinct from my Good Voodoo Afro House music.
Enjoy.
DOMINEEKY 
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