WEB FLAC (tracks) – 204 MB
36:33 | Jazz | Label: Naive
Grammy-nominated drummer Nate Smith, known for his deep groove and genre-blending style, has worked with legends like Pat Metheny and José James, and wowed millions with his viral drum videos. Following acclaimed projects like ‘KINFOLK: Postcards from Everywhere’ and ‘Pocket Change’, Smith returns with a new album, continuing his journey through jazz, R&B and beyond. Some of the most renowned names in the jazz scene have joined him on the project, including Lalah Hathaway, Michael League, Lionel Loueke and more. Nate Smith is a polymath musician – bandleader, composer, producer and virtuosic drummer – whose groundbreaking work as a recording artist and performer in multiple genres has made him a unique figure in popular culture and one of the most in-demand players of our generation. The album features performances from horn players Josh Johnson and Marquis Hill; the rapper JSWISS; guitarists Charlie Hunter and Lionel Loueke; bassists Michael League, Ben Williams, and CARRTOONS; keyboardists DJ Harrison and Keifer; the group säje and vocalist Jermaine Holmes; and Lalah Hathaway, who sings an unsurprisingly daring cover of ‘Automatic’, the 1984 hit for The Pointer Sisters, reharmonizing and recontextualizing the track alongside Smith.
Tracklist
1. NOW (01:50)
2. UNDEFEATED (feat. Marquis Hill & JSWISS) (03:22)
3. AUTOMATIC (feat. Lalah Hathaway) (04:52)
4. MAGIC DANCE (feat. Lionel Loueke & Michael League) (03:36)
5. BIG FISH (feat. Saje) (04:53)
6. COUGH DROP (feat. Kiefer & Carrtoons) (04:22)
7. MOTHER AND SON (feat. Ben Williams & Marquis Hill) (03:02)
8. JUKE JOINT (feat. Jermaine Holmes, Charlie Hunter, & DJ Harrison) (03:19)
9. LAST SIGHT (feat. Josh Johnson) (03:30)
10. SUPERMOON (03:48)