New Roy Ayers Compilation “Secrets of the Sun” released

(November 14, 2025) Los Angeles, CA – Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) commemorates the uncanny musical legacy and life of iconic artist, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and “Godfather of Neo-Soul”—the late Roy Ayers—with the release of a new compilation entitled Secrets Of The Sun out now. This body of work notably boasts four previously unreleased recordings in addition to four re-charged and re-upped reinterpretations of essential deep cuts. It arrives on all DSPs today as well as on limited-edition vinyl. The LP is pressed on 180-gram vinyl and packaged inside of a vivid gatefold jacket with a stunning lithograph.

Fans will undoubtedly gravitate to this newly unearthed quartet of soul gems. Anchored by a slick bass thump, upbeat drums, and boisterous horns, “Pathfinder” swaggers straight into the spotlight. Ayers’s signature vibraphone lifts the song into another stratosphere, and the words ring out, “I’m the one that you don’t know yet.” Elsewhere, “Pleasure” offers a dose of aural ecstasy chased by funkified guitar, a bedroom-ready bounce, and lusty vibraphone transmissions. The hazy and hypnotic “Intermission” simply smolders, and “Dragon’s Nest” enchants with its butter-smooth rhythm and cinematic instrumentation.

By bringing some fresh fire and 22^nd century perspective to the Ayers catalog, Dennis “ROC.am” Jones served up a series of ROCMIX’s for the project. He rekindles the adventurous spirit that originally defined the likes of “You Came Into My Life,” “Tarzan,” “You Came Into My Life,” “Don’t Let Our Love Slip Away.” The New York- and Los Angeles-based artist, audio engineer and producer continues to distinguish himself as a visionary sonic architect.