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Terrace Martin And James Fauntleroy Come Together For A Laid Back Collab EP “Nova”

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Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy have given us angelic pieces of music for so many years. Now, they are teaming up for this new EP called “Nova.” It is a six-track 22-minute-long venture into serene beats and beautiful singing that fans are sure to eat up. The two have worked together before on numerous occasions on songs like “Drones,” “Reflection,” “Too Late,” and many more. The first two aforementioned tracks appear on Martin’s 2021 album DRONES.

“Reflection” is a track that is a heavy-hitting collaboration in particular because it shows how much chemistry the two have together. The woozy production and beautiful vocal work were a sign that both needed to make a full-length effort happen. Sure enough, we got that and it does not disappoint. Unfortunately, there are not as many songs as we would like, but the short time leaves more room for more ideas to bubble up.

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Terrace Martin And James Fauntleroy Provide Ultimate Chill Vibes

Terrace Martin and James Fauntleroy utilize the jazz genre to the max on this EP and do so with great appreciation. It does not sound like a cheesy take on the culture that jazz has created for the music scene at large. But, that is because Terrace worked on possibly the greatest jazz rap album of all time To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar. Songs like “King Kunta,” and “These Walls” had Martin’s input and they were some of the most celebrated tracks from that astounding record. The same energy is here for Nova in full force.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand new EP from James Fauntleroy and Terrace Martin called Nova? Is this one of the best jazz rap albums you have listened to? What is your favorite track from the project? Should they make another joint effort in the future? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always be sure to keep it locked in with HNHH for all the hottest project releases and for all of the latest breaking news around the music world.

Nova Tracklist:

  1. Online Shopping
  2. Witchcraft (feat. Robert Glasper)
  3. Butterfly Effect
  4. Like It Like That (feat. Chief Adjuah)
  5. Chocolate For Dinner (feat. Chief Adjuah)
  6. Sir Fauntleroy

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Terrace Martin Delivers His New Album ‘Fine Tune’

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Terrace Martin Delivers His New Album 'Fine Tune'

Terrace Martin, the Grammy®-nominated artist and producer, has unveiled his latest project, Fine Tune.

This release marks the beginning of a collaboration between Sounds of Crenshaw and BMG, resulting in a series of six jazz albums to be launched throughout 2023. Martin serves as the curator and executive producer for all the albums.

The opening track, “Degnan Dreams,” captures the essence of the project, paying homage to Martin’s Crenshaw roots. The song blends tempered jazz orchestration with lively rhythms, featuring the exceptional talents of Keyon Harrold, Justin Tyson, and Dominique Sanders. With a smooth blend of horns and drums, Martin effortlessly leads the ensemble with his musical instincts and undeniable charisma.

The record showcases an impressive lineup of musicians and collaborators, including Cory Henry, James Fauntleroy, Robert Glasper, and Kamasi Washington from Dinner Party. Fine Tune stands as a testament to Martin’s extraordinary curation skills, delivering pure bliss to jazz enthusiasts.

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Dinner Party Isn’t Taking Life ‘For Granted,’ So They’ve Welcomed Fans To Their ‘Enigmatic Society’ Era

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Dinner Party, the supergroup of Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, and Kamasi Washington, have announced their album, Enigmatic Society, will drop this month — just ahead of their performance at Coachella’s first weekend.

In celebration, the band also shared a new single, “For Granted” (feat. Arin Ray) today. The chilled-out energy in this latest release transports listeners to another planet, or maybe even a beach, as the instrumental incorporates twinkling bubble sounds. It marks just one of a few of the group’s collaborations with Ray on their new album.

The tracklist also features other special guests, including Phoelix, Tank, and Ant Clemons. This follows Dinner Party’s string of success over the past few years since they debuted. The band took received a Grammy nomination in 2022 for Best Progressive R&B Album for their project Dinner Party: Dessert. If they continue down this path, based on what “For Granted” suggests as well, more nods could be on the horizon.

Listen to Dinner Party’s “For Granted” (feat. Arin Ray) above. Continue scrolling for their Enigmatic Society album art and complete tracklist.

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1. “Answered Prayer” (feat. Phoelix)
2. “Breathe” (feat. Arin Ray)
3. “Insane” (feat. Ant Clemons)
4. “Watts Renaissance”
5. “For Granted” (feat. Arin Ray)
6. “Secure” (feat. Phoelix & Tank)
7. “Can’t Go” (feat. Phoelix)
8. “The Lower East Side”
9. “Love Love” (feat. Arin Ray)

Enigmatic Society is out 4/16 via Sounds Of Crenshaw/Empire. Find more information here.