Kentyah & M1 & Brian Jackson & The New Midnight Band - Evolutionary Minded (Furthering the Legacy of Gil Scott-Heron) (CD)

Evolutionary Minded, (The Music of Gil-Scott Heron) is a star-studded collaboration of hip-hop, jazz and soul A-Listers including Dead Prez, Chuck D, Gregory Porter, and Azar Lawrence. The talented new producer Kentyah collaborates here with the legendary Brian Jackson ( who was Gil-Scott Heron and the Midnight Band original keyboardist and composer), to brilliantly build upon and expand the legacy of Gil Scott-Heron, who is considered the forefather of socially-conscious rap. This album ranges from cool jazzy soul (as in this track) to searing yet still musical rap excursions such as Opponant. It's a favorite in the Motéma catalog for its powerful messaging and soulful cross-genre collaboration.