Review: Meshell Ndegeocello's album, No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, is a powerful tribute to the renowned writer and activist, released on his centennial. This visionary work is a blend of musical genres, serving as both a musical experience and a platform for social change. Co-produced by Meshell and guitarist Chris Bruce, the album features collaborations with talented artists like Justin Hicks, Kenita Miller, and Abe Rounds. Additionally, spoken word performances by Staceyann Chin and Hilton Als add depth and meaning to the album. No More Water is a compelling and transformative listening experience that honors Baldwin's legacy and inspires reflection and action. A project that was nearly ten years in the making, all the ingredients are here to make this landmark release that is sure to go down in music history.
Clear Water (feat Deantoni Parks, Jeff Parker, Sanford Biggers) (4:31)
ASR (feat Jeff Parker) (7:33)
Gatsby (feat Cory Henry, Joan As Police Woman) (4:18)
Towers (feat Joel Ross) (3:34)
Perceptions (feat Jason Moran) (2:16)
THA KING (feat Thandiswa) (6:17)
Virgo (feat Brandee Younger, Julius Rodriguez) (2:41)
Burn Progression (feat Hanna Benn, Ambrose Akinmusire) (4:02)
Onelevensixteen (2:41)
Vuma (feat Thandiswa, Joel Ross) (3:20)
The 5th Dimension (feat The Hawtplates) (5:29)
Hole In The Bucket (feat The Hawtplates) (5:31)
Virgo 3 (feat Oliver Lake (Arr), Mark Guiliana, Brandee Younger, Josh Johnson) (6:52)
Review: "It's a little bit of all of me, my travels, my life," says Meshell Ndgeocello, speaking of her latest album The Omnichord Real Book. Referring to the 'first real book' she ever read - the experience of life after her father's passing - the album is a testament to free-flowing, lived sensoriality in time. An antistatic rip-roar through memory and decay in blue, this is a stunning two-sided jazz-esque album packed with features and far-flung stylisms. In the artist's words, the LP slippily rails against the confines of the word 'jazz' itself. And if you can pull that off, well...
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