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Robert Glasper Experiment: Black Radio 2
By Track review of "Let It Ride"Yet Glasper's savvy production and recruitment of stellar vocalists remains, and once again, it's the ladies that steal the show with stellar contributions from the likes of R&B singers Brandy ("What Are We Doing") and Jill Scott ("Calls"). But it's the versatile Norah Jones who takes the prize with the irresistible "Let It Ride" where Glasper lays down his signature melodic chords and flowing style via keyboards and piano as the funky vamp percolates with wildly rhythmic traps from drummer Mark Colenburg.
Jones's misty voice tantalizes and provides fuel for the music's copacetic theme; one that's worthy of taps of the repeat button. It's a serious groove indeed and suitable for whatever your mode of transportation. Just for the fun of it, Glasper adds an interesting outro to the track with a recorded phone message from multi-talented actor/singer Wayne Brady who solicits a part in Black Radio 2 via a hilarious audition. It's a fine example of the musical habitat where Glasper residescreative, hip, and organic.
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Robert Glasper
pianoRobert Glasper: keyboards, piano; Casey Benjamin: synthesizer; Mark Colenburg: drums; Derrick Hodge: bass; Norah Jones: vocals; Wayne Brady: guest artist.
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Title: Black Radio 2 | Year Released: 2013 | Record Label: Blue Note Records
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