Moor Mother's "Jazz Codes," set to release on May 19, 2023, under Anti/Epitaph, is a bold and innovative exploration of experimental hip hop and spoken word, infused with elements of jazz and avant-garde experimentation. This 60-minute journey through 24 tracks showcases Moor Mother's unique ability to blend raw, poetic lyricism with complex, genre-defying production.
The album opens with "Umzansi" and "April 7th," setting the tone for a collection that is as politically charged as it is musically adventurous. Tracks like "Golden Lady" and "Ode to Mary" pay homage to influential figures, while "Woody Shaw" and "Meditation Rag" nod to jazz greats, highlighting Moor Mother's deep roots in and reverence for jazz tradition. The album's experimental nature shines through in tracks like "Noise Jism" and "Confused," where chaotic, abstract sounds collide with spoken word to create a sense of sonic dissonance and intrigue.
"Jazz Codes" is not just an album; it's a statement. Moor Mother's fearless approach to blending genres and tackling social issues makes this release a compelling listen for fans of experimental music and spoken word. The album's raw energy and intellectual depth make it a standout in Moor Mother's discography and a testament to their artistic evolution.
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Tracks
UMZANSIMoor Mother, Black Quantum Futurism, Mary Lattimore
APRIL 7thMoor Mother, Keir Neuringer
GOLDEN LADYMoor Mother, Melanie Charles
JOE MCPHEE NATION TIME INTROMoor Mother, Keir Neuringer
ODE TO MARYMoor Mother, Orion Sun, Jason Moran
WOODY SHAWMoor Mother, Melanie Charles
MEDITATION RAGMoor Mother, Aquiles Navarro, Alya Al Sultani
SO SWEET AMINAMoor Mother, justmadnice, Keir Neuringer
DUST TOGETHERMoor Mother, Wolf Weston, Aquiles Navarro
RAP JASMMoor Mother, AKAI SOLO, justmadnice
BLUES AWAYMoor Mother, Fatboi Sharif
BLAMEMoor Mother, justmadnice
ARMS SAVEMoor Mother, Nicole Mitchell
REAL TRILL HOURSMoor Mother, YUNGMORPHEUS
EVENINGMoor Mother, Wolf Weston
BARELY WOKEMoor Mother, Wolf Weston
NOISE JISMMoor Mother
THOMAS STANLEY JAZZCODES OUTROMoor Mother, Irreversible Entanglements, Thomas Stanley
BLACK HONEYMoor Mother, lojii, Honeychile
WE GOT THE JAZZMoor Mother, Kyle Kidd, Keir Neuringer, Aquiles Navarro
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