2007 sees Osunlade release his debut album for the newly re-launched Strictly Rhythm label. The new Osunlade album „Elements Beyond“, is crammed full of the myriad of rich styles and world flavours expected from Osunlade. „April“ is the first single taken from the album, a rich and soulful delight featuring vocals from Osunlade himself and remixes courtesy of Abicah Soul and Mpaka. Osunlade is an artist who personifies art. His music as well as his being creates unified melodies manifested with balance, life and wisdom. Hailing from St. Louis Missouri, a place known for pioneering jazz, blues as well, innovative artists like Miles Davis, his professional journey began in 1987, at age seventeen during a visit to Hollywood. He quickly caught the ear of choreographer / performer Toni „Mickey“ Basil. Offering him a role in the development of musical pieces for several projects including his first movie score for b-movie „Rockula“ and the children“s television series Sesame Street. With her encouragement he quickly moved to Los Angeles and began what would become a long history of music production. In 1999, Osunlade would embark on what is now his dream come true, the founding of Yoruba Records. Recognized as one of the most important dance music labels worldwide, Yoruba Records is purely a source of music created to elevate the spirit. As the success of the label grew, so did the demand for Osunlade to expand. In 2001 he released his debut album on the respected Soul Jazz Records label. „Paradigm“ quickly became one of the biggest house albums that year and dubbed him the messiah of ancestral house music. With the support of DJ“s worldwide and his music now introduced to a wider spectrum of listeners, this veteran musician/composer/producer becoming the artist finally achieved balance within.