On the project, the first-generation Mexican-American singer fluidly channels elements of jazz, R&B, funk, alternative, soul and pop music through his own lens, cementing his stance as one of 2019's breakout stars.
NOIR is the sophomore album by Smino, originally released in 2018 on Interscope/Downtown Records. Following his debut album, blkswn, NOIR explored neo-soul, funk, hip hop, and R&B sounds.
"Low End Love Songs" is a diary in form of song. I knew I just had to wait for the songs to be ready to be picked, like ripe fruit from a tree. The entire album came together in just four weeks, a process that was both cathartic and joyful.
Almost 28 years after their debut, Arab Strap have never sounded more essential, and this new record is a fierce testament to their laser focus on wider horizons.
King Of Kings was recorded in 1974 and features a wide array of instruments including Ugandan Harp and Balafon. Perhaps best known for the expansive "Nsorama (The Stars)" a seminal work of Spiritual Jazz.