Robert Glasper Experiment
Aug 25, 2013
Start spreading the news: the Robert Glasper Experiment is releasing Black Radio 2-the much anticipated follow-up to 2012's critically acclaimed Black Radi, on October 29th through Blue Note Records. On the new single, "Calls" featuring Jill Scott, the track shows off RGE's skill at letting a groove sizzle while a vocalist takes center stag and filling in all of the cracks around them. The album features most of the usual suspects, with Derrick Hodge on bass and Casey Benjamin on vocoder and saxophone. Drummer Mark Colenburg, (who has toured plenty with the group) has taken over the drum throne.
The record, like the last one, is set to feature a plethora of guests from all musical backgrounds. Common, Lupe Fiasco, and Snoop Dogg all represent the hip-hop front while Marsha Ambrosius, Anthony Hamilton, Brandy, and Lalah Hathaway are stand-outs from soul and R&B backgrounds. The pianist's third album with his 'Experiment' band also has collaborations with Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, Norah Jones, and Emeli Sandé. Unlike the original Black Radio LP, this will feature almost all original compositions. With RGE's ability to blend genres and influences so seamlessly, we're very excited to hear what they bring to the table.