House of Wallenberg Feat. Ari Up - Sunshine Taboo - International Release

Living here in paradise I want you to be free. We first wrote about Sunshine Taboo back in August of last year, and a lot of things has happened. Since then the House of Wallenberg were one of the driving forces behind stopping Jamaican artist Sizzla from performing in Stockholm - due to his lyrical content that promotes murder of LGBTQ's based on their sexuality. Activism at its finest, and beyond amazing. Because of that it's more than fitting that today marks the international release of the single! It's a collaboration with punk legend and The Slits front woman Ari Up - the track is a worry for Ari's son who came out when he was 16 as gay when they lived in Jamaica. (For those not aware, Jamaica is considered as the most homophobic place on earth.) Sadly, Ari passed away from cancer in October last year. Petter Wallenberg told Swedish newspaper Svenska Dagbladet that Jamaica was Ari's paradise, but became the opposite for her son - the song tells the story of a sunny paradise and the hell that grows in its shadows. The beat reminds us of Sade, Culture Club and Ace of Base all wrapped into a sweet punky caramel. The vinyl is out today on Permanent Vacation and can be purchased here. iTunes carries it too! 

Life is way too precious and short to ever promote hate and violence - the idea of promoting murder is beyond comprehension. We all need to stand up for love, compassion and acceptance of people's sexuality at all times. Always! 

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Wallenberg Feat. Ari Up - Sunshine Taboo - Video Premiere!

We've had Sunshine Taboo on repeat since it premiered last Friday. Wallenberg told us today that he and Ari Up wrote it about her worry for her son who came out as gay on Jamaica. (For those not aware, Jamaica is considered as the most homophobic place on earth.) A month later Ari passed away from her cancer. The video premiered a few hours ago and reminds us a lot from the type of MTV video circa 1991-1993. And looks like a nice bright summer night in Sweden! We just wish Ari had had a chance to be in it! Rest in peace! Stay safe all the LGBT crew on Jamaica!

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Wallenberg Feat. Ari Up - Sunshine Taboo - Free Download!

It's a fab but sad occasion to hear this. Swedish DJ and magazine maker and party starter Wallenberg collaborated with legendary The Slits founder Ari Up just before she died of cancer late last year. Sunshine Taboo is a great, great track and we're instantly hooked. It kinda reminds us of Sade, Culture Club and Ace of Base all wrapped into a sweet punky caramel. Have a listen below and don't miss the download! Free for the next 24 hours only! Rest in peace Ari! 

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Wallenberg Feat. Leila K - Legendary - Free Download

Wow, Leila K is recording music again! The story of Leila K is as sad as it's fascinating. 17 y.o runaway girl in Sweden records Got To Get and get a Billboard Hit in 1989, and speed forward 10 years and she's a drug addict living on the streets of Stockholm. Nice to see Petter Wallenberg, who we used to go clubbing with in London taking care of her, and get her some work. Have a listen to Legendary below, and get you free download too. Single is released on May 30th. You like?

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