Makaya McCraven

In These Times

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In These Times is a collection of polytemporal compositions inspired as much by broader cultural struggles as McCraven’s personal experience as a product of a multinational, working class musician community. With contributions from over a dozen musicians and creative partners from his tight-knit circle of collaborators – including Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Brandee Younger, Joel Ross, and Marquis Hill – the music was recorded in five different studios and four live performance spaces while McCraven engaged in extensive post-production work at home. Featuring orchestral, large ensemble arrangements interwoven with the signature “organic beat music” sound that’s become his signature, the album is an evolution and a milestone for McCraven, the producer. But moreover, it’s the strongest and clearest statement we’ve yet to hear from McCraven, the composer. Released September 23rd.

Tracklist

  • 1. In These Times
  • 2. The Fours
  • 3. High Fives
  • 4. Dream Another
  • 5. Lullaby
  • 6. This Place That Place
  • 7. The Calling
  • 8. Seventh String
  • 9. So Ubuji
  • 10. The Knew Untitled
  • 11. The Title