Makaya McCraven
In These Times LP vinyl

In These Times is a collection of polytemporal compositions inspired as much by broader cultural struggles as McCraven’s personal experience as a product of a multinational, working class musician community. With contributions from over a dozen musicians and creative partners from his tight-knit circle of collaborators – including Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Brandee Younger, Joel Ross, and Marquis Hill – the music was recorded in five different studios and four live performance spaces while McCraven engaged in extensive post-production work at home. Featuring orchestral, large ensemble arrangements interwoven with the signature “organic beat music” sound that’s become his signature, the album is an evolution and a milestone for McCraven, the producer. But moreover, it’s the strongest and clearest statement we’ve yet to hear from McCraven, the composer.

NEW / Released in 2022

Tracklist:

A1 In These Times

A2 The Fours

A3 High Fives

A4 Dream Another

A5 Lullaby

B1 This Place That Place

B2 The Calling

B3 Seventh String

B4 So Ubuji

B5 The Knew Untitled

B6 The Title