Wu Hen | Colored Vinyl : Red

Wu Hen is the sophomore album from Peckham visionary Kamaal Williams -- an invitation to elevate to a higher state. Cinematic strings from Miguel-Atwood Ferguson and virtuoso saxophone from Quinn Mason are textural additions that make for a deeper, multi-layered experience than previous releases. Bringing groove back to the forefront, Wu Hen oscillates between celestial jazz, funk, rap and r&b reinforced with the rugged beat-heavy attitude of grime, jungle, house and garage – a self-styled fusion Kamaal describes as Wu Funk. New players on this record include LA’s Greg Paul on drums (of Kalayst Collective), Rick Leon James on bass, Quinn Mason on saxophone alongside vocal features from cult rapper Mach-Hommy and Kaytranada collaborator Lauren Faith. Multi-talented renaissance musician Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (who has worked with Ray Charles, Flying Lotus, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, and Seu Jorge) contributes signature strings, which add vivid colour and rich depth, evoking vintage David Axelrod.

Tracks

1~1~Street Dreams
1~2~One More Time / 1989
1~3~Toulouse / Pigalle
1~4~Big Rick / Save Me
1~5~Mr. Wu
1~6~Hold On
1~7~Early Prayer

Details

Format: Vinyl
Artist: Kamaal Williams
Release Date: 14 August 2020
Genre: Jazz
Label: Black Focus
Distributor: Inertia Music