Miles Davis, Robert Glasper feat. Erykah Badu: Maiysha (So Long)

Robert Glasper—longtime crusader of liberating jazz and its players from rigid definitions—took samples from Miles Davis’ archive (predominately his later electric years) and collaborated with the likes of Laura Mvula, Hiatus Kaiyote, Stevie Wonder and John Scofield to create the unique and contemporary tribute album Everything’s Beautiful. Erykah Badu not only lends her voice in drum machine-led bossa nova song “Maiysha (So Long)” but also …

PM Dawn: Set Adrift On Memory Bliss

Perhaps best known for their stunning Spandau Ballet-sampling, Christina Appelgate-mentioning “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss,” seminal hip-hop act PM Dawn lost founding member Prince Be (aka Attrell Cordes) who passed away at 46 years old. PM Dawn sparkled during the era of bohemian-tinted hip-hop—with their shimmery, oftentimes ethereal songs. “Set Adrift…” was the first-ever hip-hop track by a black group to reach number one on …

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Kero Kero Bonito's pro-lazy anthem, a sad clownish short by Shock Machine and more music this week

Kero Kero Bonito: Break Light-hearted London-based trio Kero Kero Bonito have composed this summer’s go-to lounging anthem. “Break” finds Sarah Midori Perry switching between English and Japanese lyrics at her own whim, at a soothing, lazy tempo. “Just move very slowly to the beat,” she guides via rap. “Now get down and put up your feet.” KKB shows us how easy it is to take …