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Grammy-winning artist Arooj Aftab has announced her new album, Night Reign, out May 31st via Verve Records. As a preview, she’s shared “Raat Ki Rani,” a new song accompanied by a music video directed by actor Tessa Thompson.
The follow-up to 2021’s critically acclaimed Vulture Prince, Aftab’s next project is a nine-song collection focused on the magic and mystery of the late-night hours and all that can happen after dark. Collaborators include Cautious Clay, Chocolate Genius, and James Francies.
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In a statement, Aftab shared, “Some nights are for falling in love, some are for solitude and introspection, some are to be annoyed at a forced social gathering — and so go the stories of Night Reign.”
The video marks Thompson’s directorial debut and depicts Aftab in black and white on a film set, before switching to color and cutting away to dreamy footage with a lover.
The follow-up to 2021’s critically acclaimed Vulture Prince, Aftab’s next project is a nine-song collection focused on the magic and mystery of the late-night hours and all that can happen after dark. Collaborators include Cautious Clay, Chocolate Genius, and James Francies.
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In a statement, Aftab shared, “Some nights are for falling in love, some are for solitude and introspection, some are to be annoyed at a forced social gathering — and so go the stories of Night Reign.”
The video marks Thompson’s directorial debut and depicts Aftab in black and white on a film set, before switching to color and cutting away to dreamy footage with a lover.
- 4/18/2024
- by Mary Siroky
- Consequence - Music
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(New York, New York – October 24, 2023) – Today, Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter/arranger/producer Yebba returns with the long-awaited beautifully-arranged new single bundle, ‘Waterfall (I Adore You),’ which had even hip-hop’s biggest star, Drake, requesting its release. The bundle also includes an alternate version featuring Sweata, all via RCA Records.
The 19-year-old church and New York-bred musician and R&b artist, producer & songwriter Sweata lends his soulful “boom bap infused” touch to the single, written by Yebba and co-penned with James Francies, Justin Tyson, Burniss Travis, Charles Myers and Malachi Mabson. This track is the first of new music to come since her live five-song EP, full of powerful recordings of songs from Yebba’s critically acclaimed, unbarred and honest debut album Dawn.
Her last EP saw her work with her band leader, James Francies on a cover of John Mayer’s “The Age of Worry.” With the critically lauded Mark Ronson producing the album,...
The 19-year-old church and New York-bred musician and R&b artist, producer & songwriter Sweata lends his soulful “boom bap infused” touch to the single, written by Yebba and co-penned with James Francies, Justin Tyson, Burniss Travis, Charles Myers and Malachi Mabson. This track is the first of new music to come since her live five-song EP, full of powerful recordings of songs from Yebba’s critically acclaimed, unbarred and honest debut album Dawn.
Her last EP saw her work with her band leader, James Francies on a cover of John Mayer’s “The Age of Worry.” With the critically lauded Mark Ronson producing the album,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
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Walter Smith III has released his stunning new cover of Kate Bush’s “Mother Stands for Comfort,” the latest single from the saxophonist’s forthcoming Blue Note debut return to casual out April 7. The album features pianist Taylor Eigsti, guitarist Matt Stevens, bassist Harish Raghavan, and drummer Kendrick Scott as well as guest appearances by trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and pianist James Francies return to casual is available for pre-order now on Blue Note Store exclusive color vinyl, black vinyl, CD, or digital download.
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It was Akinmusire who first introduced Smith to “Mother Stands for Comfort,” which is the sole non-original composition on the 10-song set. “From the moment I heard it, the mood and character of the piece grabbed me,” recalls Smith. “‘Mother Stands for Comfort’ was my introduction to Kate Bush’s music, and the more I heard the more I was drawn into her style.
Walter Smith III
It was Akinmusire who first introduced Smith to “Mother Stands for Comfort,” which is the sole non-original composition on the 10-song set. “From the moment I heard it, the mood and character of the piece grabbed me,” recalls Smith. “‘Mother Stands for Comfort’ was my introduction to Kate Bush’s music, and the more I heard the more I was drawn into her style.
- 2/27/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
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