Well we had to because it seems the whole world is listening too.
So we were starting to feel left out.....
This will take a bit of getting used to but it IS worth it.
His third album just released in March, with Dr. Dre and Pharrell Williams all playing a Production part. It's become/becoming a huge album (Billboard number one) with lavish, superb production values that need (like all good records) many listenings. Many are calling it 'a masterpiece'. We are, sorta, kinda.
It's a real mixture of jazz, hip hop, funk, pop....everything.
The hip hop vinyl scratching on the track 'Wesley's Theory' is very 2 Pac (as is 'Momma'). 'For Free' is straight out of the Frank Zappa handbook (yes, Frank Zappa). 'King Kunta' is the single, pure rap, with the Michael Jackson 'Eddie are you okay?' reference. 'Hood Politics' starts as a Steely Dan tune.
But go straight to the last few tracks and you'll know if it's for you. 'You Ain't Gotta Lie' which is very Erykah Badu and excellent as is 'i' (video below).
But it's all a lot mixed up which makes it a lot...well, interesting. Beautiful even in parts and magnificently produced.
Nice for a change but you need to keep with it and it will reward you.
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