The Robert Glasper Experiment is back with a sharp new cover of “Afro Blue,” with help from none other than neo soul royalty Erykah Badu. The first single off of the band’s forthcoming release, Black Radio, Glasper and his team (drummer Chris Dave, bassist Derrick Hodge, and sax player Casey Benjamin) slip a shot of modern soul into the intricate fusion of Glasper’s signature warm, dark jazz. Hints of the Experiment’s well-known technical virtuosity peek their heads around the corners on this one, but for the most part, they keep it simple, locking into the groove and letting Erykah’s vocals take us home.
Black Radio drops February 28th on Blue Note/EMI. Cop it when it drops.
Robert Glasper Experiment – Afro Blue feat. Erykah Badu
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