Renowned musician, Shabaka, releases his new EP, Possession via Impulse! Records.
The EP follows his recent critically well-received album, Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge It’s Grace, and debuts a new track, “To The Moon” with fellow flautist and hip hop luminary André 3000.
The EP is out now across all music providers, and you can listen here. You can watch the accompanying video that features mesmerizing visuals influenced by the album cover art.
"You’ve gotta keep it moving with music, and that’s what typifies all the heroes of the music that I really respect."
The Possession EP release coincides with Shabaka’s ongoing international tour, which brings his experimental soundscapes and introspective compositions to audiences around the world. Upcoming dates include venues across Australia, Japan, US, and China. For more information on the tour please visit https://www.shabakahutchings.com/shabaka-hutchings/#/.
Possession Tracklist:
“Timepieces” featuring Billy Woods
“I’ve Been Listening” featuring Elucid
“To The Moon” featuring André 3000
“Cycles of Growth” featuring Esperanza Spalding
“Reaching Back Towards Eternity” featuring Nduduzo Makhathini
Possession builds on themes from Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace – a deeply poetic work that NPR Music’s Robin Hilton called, “Maybe the most essential listening of the week, if not the year.” In addition to André 3000, notable musicians joining Shabaka on this musical exploration include special guests, Billy Woods, Elucid, Esperanza Spalding, Nduduzo Makhathini, Brandee Younger, Carlos Niño and Jason Moran.
With most traumatic healing processes, you have to have that space of reflection, where you go inwards."