{"product_id":"kamaal-williams-stings-2lp-deluxe-edition","title":"Kamaal Williams – Stings (2LP Deluxe Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStings\u003c\/em\u003e was born during the tumultuous period of the pandemic, with Kamaal Williams crafting its musicality through extensive solo sessions at an upright piano. These creative voyages unfolded across iconic American cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Chicago, enriched by the masterful arrangements of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. Released via his own Black Focus Records, the record expands with its sublime musicianship - from the strings in “The Last Symphony” or “City Of God”, passing by the undeniable coolness and groove of “Stings”, “Dogtown” and “Repercussions”, ending with the enchanting melodies of “Taiwan”, “Ronan” and “Magnolia”. The album's lead single, “PKKNO,” is another highlight, as a powerful testament to Kamaal’s unceasing journey into uncharted musical realms, promising yet another captivating evolution in his ever-evolving and ground-breaking discography. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.osotao.com\/blog\/kamaal-williams-stings\/2023\/9\/28\"\u003eOsotao\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a year when there were many stellar releases, \u003cem\u003eStings\u003c\/em\u003e stands out for its depth and breadth of scenic imagery. Each song is part of a colorful tapestry, conjuring up calming feelings at one turn (The Last Symphony, Little River) to adrenaline pumping energy at another (Stings, Dogtown).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamaal, born Henry Wu, rose to fame in part due to his collaboration with Yussef Dayes as the combo Yussef Kamaal. For this album, he assembled an absolute monster crew of Miguel Atwood-Ferguson for string arrangements, Sharay Reed on bass, Stephanie Yu on violin, DJ Harrison, and Greg Paul on drums. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/funkcity.net\/2023\/12\/31\/album-of-the-year-kamaal-williams-stings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFunk City\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— 2LP Deluxe edition\u003cbr\u003e— 5 exclusive bonus tracks\u003cbr\u003e— Alternative cover artwork\u003cbr\u003e— Limited to 500 copies worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/6VinTZHoP04RXMsQk3W4A4?utm_source=generator\u0026amp;si=f236d550987d49a5\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Black Focus Records\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Deluxe Edition, Stereo\u003cbr\u003eReissued: 2024 \/ Originally Released: 2023\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Jazz, Funk \/ Soul, Classical\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Abstract, Acid Jazz, Avant-garde Jazz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Modern \/ Future Jazz\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Focus Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48026380992670,"sku":"BFR008LPD","price":60.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/kamaal-williams-new-album-stings-out-now-v0-1hfjYX-7B_X2biFE7PeQKSqzVb9p7jsO8yJ04sEETL0.jpg?v=1784875355","url":"https:\/\/theanalogvault.com\/products\/kamaal-williams-stings-2lp-deluxe-edition","provider":"The Analog Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}