El Michels Affair - 24 Hr Sports (Indie Exclusive Translucent Red Vinyl) Vinyl LP

Leon Michels, long recognized as one of music’s most in-demand producers, returns under his own moniker with 24 Hr Sports, a bold new El Michels Affair album that expands his sonic universe. Inspired by the design of vintage Sports Illustrated issues, MF DOOM’s Special Herbs series, and the gospel spirit of Pastor T.L. Barrett, Michels delivers an eclectic record that blends deep grooves, cinematic intensity, and global voices into a seamless whole. The album moves from the anthemic opener “Drum Line” to collaborations with Rogê, Florence Adooni, Clairo, Dave Guy, the Suginami Children’s Choir, Shintaro Sakamoto, Norah Jones, and the Fabulous Rainbow Singers, each track showcasing Michels’ gift for marrying genre-fluid arrangements with vivid storytelling. Highlights range from the gritty distortion of “Cortex” to the gospel-powered “Take My Hand” and the euphoric closer “Victory Lap,” while Michels himself steps forward on lead vocals for “Shining.” With its mix of raucous energy, serene beauty, and boundary-pushing production, 24 Hr Sports confirms El Michels Affair as a champion sound and stands poised as one of 2025’s most celebrated releases.