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August Greene is a collaborative studio album by American rapper Common and record producers Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins, recording as a supergroup of the same name, self-released on March 9, 2018.
- Alternative Hip Hop Jazz Rap
Mar 14, 2018 · The cluster of songs that open August Greene’s debut album offer a precious glimpse into how a 40-something rapper can continue to sound modern and, more importantly, dignified.
Mar 9, 2018 · August Greene is the self titled debut studio album by the jazz-rap group consisting of Chicago rapper Common, grammy nominated pianist and producer Robert Glasper, and producer Karriem...
Mar 8, 2018 · August Greene is an album filled with those truths, marrying Common’s poetic observations with Glasper and Riggins’ heavenly soundscapes. The immature may call it preachy. Wiser listeners call it necessary.
But despite the strong original offerings on August Greene’s debut, the only cover piece, “Optimistic,” steals the show. This Sounds of Blackness crossover hit from 1991 upholds the faithfulness of the original version with powerhouse Ann Nesby, yet works just as effectively with Brandy’s earthy vocals and constant reminders to “keep ...
The trio made their live debut on January 26, 2018 at New York's Highline Ballroom as part of Glasper's sixth annual Grammy Awards party, and released an eponymous joint album on March 9 through Amazon Music.
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