The musical mage returns with FearlessMovement! For the first time in six years, Kamasi Washington is unveiling a new and epic solo album, this time turning his mystic hands to the world of dance music and even hip hop. Having all but conquered the cosmos of jazz, which of course still plays a crucial role in the sound here, our maestro continues his sonic explorations into places where beats play just as much of a role as his incredible horn playing. Featuring a list of guests longer than his kaftan, including Thundercat, Patrice Quinn, DJ Battlecat, Brandon Coleman, George Clinton, Bj the Chicago Kid, Andre 3000, and plenty more, this is Kamasi's boldest moment yet. - Flying Out
On his first solo record in six years, Washington turns his attention to dance – a natural progression of the Los Angeles born artist’s ongoing study of music as a means of connection. His 2015 albumThe Epic, as well as 2018’sHeaven and Earth were received by critics and audiences as a kind of intervention, across generations and genres. Both of those records were big offerings, heavy on choir and strings, butFearless Movement offers something different: terrestrial rhythms and collaborations from rappers, musical icons and even Washington’s own daughter. With guests includingThundercat,Taj Austin,Ras Austin,Patrice Quinn,DJ Battlecat,Brandon Coleman,D-Smoke,George Clinton,Bj the Chicago Kid, andAndre 3000, there’s a tight-knit feeling toFearless Movement, which continues to connect Washington’s work to Black music in L.A. across time — from past to present to future.
Tracklist
1. Lesanu
2. Asha The First ft. Thundercat, Taj Austin, Ras Austin
3. Computer Love ft. Patrice Quinn, DJ Battlecat, Brandon Coleman