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in these times

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  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

Makaya McCraven

in these times

XL Recordings
  • limited white lp - 1 per customer

    Released: 23rd Sep 2022

    £22.99
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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.