El Michels Affair - 24 Hr Sports

Leon Michels has quietly become one of the most sought-after producers in music. His 
signature sound has caught the attention of the mainstream while continuing to inspire the underground. Since 2023’s El Michels Affair & Black Thought album Glorious Game, Michels has been busy producing records for other artists; Norah Jones’ Grammy winning Visions, Clairo’s Grammy nominated Charm, Kali Uchis’ “Moonlight”, as well as albums for 
labelmates Brainstory, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek, Thee Heart Tones, and Liam Bailey. His new album 24 Hr Sports marks the highly anticipated return to recording under his own moniker, El Michels Affair.
24 Hr Sports was inspired by the fashion and graphic design of ‘80s & ‘90s Sports Illustrated magazines, MF DOOM’s Special Herbs albums, the sample sources used on them, and gospel music a la Pastor T.L. Barrett. The sum of those inuences with Michels’ impeccable creative touch prove to be the recipe for an instant classic that will surely be one of the most heralded releases of 2025.
1.
Drumline 01:39

2.
Mágica feat. Rogê 02:35

3.
24 Hr Sports Theme No. 1 00:26

4.
Say Goodbye feat. Florence Adooni03:21

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5.
Oakley's Car Wash feat. Dave Guy02:00

6.
Anticipate feat. Clairo 03:09

7.
Eastside 03:09

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Clean The Line 03:24

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Cortex 01:54

10.
Shining 03:12

11.
24 Hr Sports Theme No. 2 00:25

12.
Indifference feat. Shintaro Sakamoto03:23

13.
Carry Me Away feat. Norah Jones 02:23

14.
Take My Hand feat. Rahsaan Roland Kirk 02:53

15.
Open Season 03:22

16.
Victory Lap 03:12

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released September 5, 2025