24 Hr Sports (Vinyl LP, Translucent Red) [Indie's Only]

Having worked with everyone from the late Sharon Jones to The Roots’ Black Thought, master collaborator, and in-demand producer, El Michels Affair is back with a new solo album. Packed with a red carpet gallery of guests, from the likes of Norah Jones and Clairo, as well as Rogê, Shintaro Sakamoto, and a sample from the late Rahsaan Roland Kirk, 24 Hr Sports is already sounding like a must-hear. - Flying Out

Leon Michels has quietly become one of the most sought-after producers in music. His signature sound has caught the attention of the mainstream while continuing to inspire the underground. Since 2023’s El Michels Affair and Black Thought album Glorious Game, Michels has been busy producing records for other artists; Norah Jones’ Grammy winning Visions, Clairo’s Grammy nominated Charm, Kali Uchis’ Moonlight, as well as albums for labelmates Brainstory, Derya Yıldırım and Grup Şimşek, Thee Heart Tones, and Liam Bailey. His new album 24 Hr Sports marks the highly anticipated return to recording under his own moniker, El Michels Affair.

Tracklist

1. Drumline
2. Mágica (feat. Rogê)
3. 24 Hr Sports Theme No. 1
4. Say Goodbye (feat. Florence Adooni)
5. Oakley's Car Wash (feat. Dave Guy)
6. Anticipate (feat. Clairo)
7. Eastside
8. Clean The Line
9. Cortex
10. Shining
11. 24 Hr Sports Theme No. 2
12. Indifference (feat. Shintaro Sakamoto)
13. Carry Me Away (feat. Norah Jones)
14. Take My Hand (feat. Rahsaan Roland Kirk)
15. Open Season
16. Victory Lap