News
R+R=Now Live Out Now Via Blue Note Records
Feb 12, 2021
By Caleb Campbell
Dream-team collective R+R=Now has returned with a new live album, R+R=Now Live, out now via Blue Note Records. recorded during jazz superstar producer and musician Robert Glasper’s month-long residency at The Blue Note Jazz Club in October 2018. More
Black 3 Radio Project Coming Soon
Aug 27, 2020
By Samantha Small
Robert Glasper is cooking up something special. And our first sample is the newly released single, “Better Than I Imagined” featuring vocalists H.E.R. and Meshell Ndegeocello. It also comes with a video animated by Gianni Lee that shows a post (current?) apocalyptic world where love heals the black community. More
Plus Cults, Hoops, Flock of Dimes, Silverbacks, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Jun 26, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Welcome to the 25th Songs of the Week of 2020. We’re almost halfway through this trying year! Yay? Thanks in part to ineffective leadership at the top, coronavirus cases have skyrocketed across the land. All we can say to that is: wear a mask!!! More
Dinner Party Due Out July 10 via Sounds of Crenshaw/Empire, Watch the Video for “Freeze Tag” (Feat. Phoelix)
Jun 25, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Terrace Martin, Kamasi Washington, 9th Wonder, and Robert Glasper have joined forces to form the new jazz/hip-hop/soul supergroup Dinner Party. They have announced their self-titled debut album and shared its first single, “Freeze Tag” (which features guest vocals from Phoelix), via a video for the track. More
Bridges Was Also Interviewed by Corden
Jun 19, 2020
By Christopher Roberts and Samantha Small
Last night Leon Bridges performed his recent single “Sweeter” on The Late Late Show with James Corden. He was joined by Terrace Martin and Robert Glasper. Before the performance Corden interviewed Bridges about the song. More
The Walkmen, The Mountain Goats, Opossom, GZA, DIIV, Dent May, Foxygen, The Love Language, Com Truise, and more
Aug 22, 2012
By Michele Yamamoto
The CMJ Music Marathon 2012 has just released the initial line up for its October 16-20 run in New York City. Artists include The Walkmen, The Mountain Goats, The Love Language, Dent May, Kimbra, GZA, OFF!, Foxygen, Opossom, The Stepkids, Arthur Beatrice, Com Truise, DIIV, Exitmusic, Electric Guest, Prince Rama, The Presets, and more. More
Interviews
Mar 16, 2018
By Matt Conner
At this stage, Karriem Riggins can work with anyone. He already has. If you’re not already a fan of one of the most dynamic and creative drummers in the business, then you’ve undoubtedly heard his craft on albums by artists as diverse as Kanye West and Paul McCartney, Diana Krall and J Dilla. More
Reviews
Sep 17, 2009
By Cory Frye
Two Robert Glaspers come to groove. The first is immaculately attired, metropolitan to the shine on his shoes, and primped to perfection. The other is more at ease in casual vines, a myriad clash of styles that creates its own comfortable fashion. That both Robert Glaspers are at the top of their game is a boon for those of us who dig him in every guise. More