Release Date: 18 February 2013
Label: Soweto Kinch Records
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5060222390025
Genres: Jazz Rap & Hip-Hop
With the trio of Soweto, Karl Rasheed Abel (bass) and Graham Godfrey (drums) at its core, the album also features notable collaborators including vocalists Eska Mtungwazi and Cleveland Watkiss, pianist Julian Joseph, saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings and trumpeter Jay Phelps, alongside a cast of actors.
Drawing on influences as divergent as Dante, J.S. Bach, Ornette Coleman and Madlib, the album creates an alternative sonic universe to comment on this one and is a thrilling, cryptic and comedic listen from start to finish. As Soweto describes, "this concept really allowed me to push myself to stylistic extremes, light years outside of my comfort zone."
Personnel: Soweto Kinch (rap vocals, alto and tenor saxophone, Rhodes, beats/programming), Shabaka Hutchings (tenor saxophone, clarinet), Jay Phelps (trumpet), Karl Rasheed (double bass), Graham Godfrey (drums), Julian Joseph (piano - 17,19) , Cleveland Watkiss (vocals - 27), Eska Mtungwazi (vocals - 12,31), Rachel Maby (vocals - 37 & all interludes)
The Cast: Soweto Kinch, Toyin Omari-Kinch, Jonathan Owen, Tessa Walker, Yvette Harris, Jonzi D, Rachel Maby, Dominic 'Silverchet' Davids, Joel Cottrell, Tony Platt, David Timothy, Iza Korsak, Terri Facey, Mimi Fresh, Tyrone Huggins, Tony 'Jamo' Morrison, Janine Small, Daniel Anderson
Soweto Kinch
Samuel Blaser
