Album lore

Mesta is a singular offering from Oceanvs Orientalis and Ilhan Ersahin, issued in August 2021 on Nublu Records. The record unfolds as a lone track, weaving elements of organic and tribal house with downtempo rhythms. Its pulse is measured yet insistent, conjuring a warm, earthy resonance that aligns with the label’s penchant for genre-blending explorations.Though brief in duration and singular in composition, Mesta carries the weight of its creators’ diverse musical backgrounds. Oceanvs Orientalis, known for melding Mediterranean influences with electronic textures, and Ersahin, a stalwart of New York’s avant-garde jazz and club scenes, converge here in a sound that privileges groove and atmosphere over maximalist production. The record’s modest footprint belies its appeal among a dedicated listenership, reflected in its steady play counts and enduring presence within niche vinyl collections.

Album lore

Mesta is a singular offering from Oceanvs Orientalis and Ilhan Ersahin, issued in August 2021 on Nublu Records. The record unfolds as a lone track, weaving elements of organic and tribal house with downtempo rhythms. Its pulse is measured yet insistent, conjuring a warm, earthy resonance that aligns with the label’s penchant for genre-blending explorations.Though brief in duration and singular in composition, Mesta carries the weight of its creators’ diverse musical backgrounds. Oceanvs Orientalis, known for melding Mediterranean influences with electronic textures, and Ersahin, a stalwart of New York’s avant-garde jazz and club scenes, converge here in a sound that privileges groove and atmosphere over maximalist production. The record’s modest footprint belies its appeal among a dedicated listenership, reflected in its steady play counts and enduring presence within niche vinyl collections.