NATE SMITH - Live-Action - LP - Vinyl [AUG 29]

LP - Standard Edition Black Vinyl. 

Grammy-nominated drummer Nate Smith, known for his deep groove and genre-blending style, has worked with legends like Pat Metheny and José James, and wowed millions with his viral drum videos. Following acclaimed projects like ‘KINFOLK: Postcards from Everywhere’ and ‘Pocket Change’, Smith returns with a new album, continuing his journey through jazz, R&B and beyond.

Some of the most renowned names in the jazz scene have joined him on the project, including Lalah Hathaway, Michael League, Lionel Loueke and more.

Nate Smith is a polymath musician - bandleader, composer, producer and virtuosic drummer - whose groundbreaking work as a recording artist and performer in multiple genres has made him a unique figure in popular culture and one of the most in-demand players of our generation.

The album features performances from horn players Josh Johnson and Marquis Hill; the rapper JSWISS; guitarists Charlie Hunter and Lionel Loueke; bassists Michael League, Ben Williams, and CARRTOONS; keyboardists DJ Harrison and Keifer; the group säje and vocalist Jermaine Holmes; and Lalah Hathaway, who sings an unsurprisingly daring cover of ‘Automatic’, the 1984 hit for The Pointer Sisters, reharmonizing and recontextualizing the track alongside Smith.

Tracklist: 

SIDE A

1. NOW (feat. Josh Johnson)
composed and arranged by Nate Smith
Josh Johnson: saxophone
Nate Smith: drums, all other instruments

2. UNDEFEATED (feat. JSWISS, Marquis Hill)
written by Nate Smith and JSWISS
JSWISS: vocals
Marquis Hill: trumpet
Nate Smith: drums, keyboards, all other instruments

3. AUTOMATIC (feat. Lalah Hathaway)
written by Brock Walsh and Mark Goldenburg
Lalah Hathaway: vocals
Nate Smith: drums, keys, all other instruments
vocals arranged by Lalah Hathaway
rhythm arrangement by Nate Smith

4. MAGIC DANCE (feat. Lionel Loueke, Michael League)
composed by Nate Smith, Lionel Loueke and Michael
League
Lionel Loueke: guitar, vocals
Michael League: bass
Nate Smith: drums, keys, all other instruments

5. BIG FISH (feat. säje)
composed by Nate Smith and Amanda Taylor
lyrics by Amanda Taylor, Sara Gazarek, and Jeremy Moisson
vocal arrangement by Amanda Taylor with Sara Gazarek, and Erin Bentlage/Johnaye Kendrick
rhythm arrangement by Nate Smith
vocals performed by säje
all other instruments and sounds by Nate Smith

SIDE B

6. COUGH DROP (feat. Kiefer, CARRTOONS)
composed by Kiefer and CARRTOONS
Kiefer: rhodes, synths
CARRTOONS: bass
Nate Smith: drums, keys, all other instruments

7. MOTHER AND SON (feat. Marquis Hill, Ben Williams)
Marquis Hill: trumpet
Ben Williams: bass
Nate Smith: drums, piano, percussion
strings arranged by Nate Smith
Jeannette Jang, Anna Bishop, violins
Kimberly Ryan, viola, Peter Greydanus, cello

8. JUKE JOINT (feat. Jermaine Holmes, Charlie Hunter, DJ Harrison)
composed by Charlie Hunter, DJ Harrison, Nate Smith and Jermaine Holmes
Jermaine Holmes: vocals
DJ Harrison: rhodes
Charlie Hunter: guitar and bass
Nate Smith: drums, all other instruments

9. LAST SIGHT (feat. Josh Johnson)
composed and arranged by Nate Smith
Josh Johnson: saxophone
Nate Smith: all other instruments

10. SUPERMOON
composed by Nate Smith
Nate Smith: all instruments
strings arranged by Nate Smith
Jeannette Jang, Anna Bishop, violins
Kimberly Ryan, viola, Peter Greydanus, cello

PRODUCED BY NATE SMITH for Waterbaby Music Inc

recorded and mixed by Alex De Jong at Spacebomb Studios Richmond, VA

“Cough Drop” recorded by Todd Carder at Bunker Studios, BK

Lalah Hathaway vocals recorded by Phil Beaudreau

mastered by Alex De Turk at Bunker Studios Brooklyn,NY