Hardcore punk goes goth in the hands and screams of AFI. Grind in some metal and a little emo, and you've got a kickin' album with "The Art of Drowning." AFI's fifth studio effort really gets to the core of classic punk. Rowdy and restless, it rages against the powers that be. The album peaked at 174 on the Billboard 200 chart. Nitro.Track List
Initiation
Lost Souls
Nephilim
Ever and a Day
Sacrifice Theory
Of Greetings and Goodbyes
Smile
Story at Three
Days of the Phoenix
Catch a Hot One
Wester
6 to 8
Despair Factor
Morningstar
Battled
Hailing from Ukiah, California, the members of AFI (A Fire Inside) met in high school. After some line-up changes early on, the band has featured members Jade Puget, Hunter Burgan, and original co-founders Davey Havok and Adam Carson since 1998. Stomping onto the hardcore scene, AFI's early albums are now essential listening for any fan of punk and alternative music.Track List
He Who Laughs Last
File 13
Wake-Up Call
Cult Status
Perfect Fit
Advances in Modern Technology
Theory of Revolution
This Secret Ninja
Soap Box Derby
Asprin Free
Fishbowl
Charles Atlas
Crop Tub
Consult My Lover
Take the Test
Two of a Kind
Shatty Fatmas
Yã¼Rf Rendenmein
Cruise Control
Modern Epic
LP, 180 gram, clear vinyl w/ a 3 color splatter in a printed jacket with silver lamination. Planet Rock: The Album is an old school hip hop album by Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force, originally released in 1986 as a collection of previous singles.Track List
Planet Rock (Original Twelve-Inch Version)
Looking for the Perfect Beat (Original Twelve-Inch Version)
Renegades of Funk (Remix)
Frantic Situation (Frantix Mix)
Who You Funkin' With? (Feat. Melle Mel)
Go-Go Pop (Feat. Trouble Funk)
They Made a Mistake
Black & White Marbled Vinyl / Insightful liner notes. CHARLY RECORDS present the first ever reissue of the sought-after, cult, New York, gospel street opera, Free The Black Man's Chains. The most intriguing, and certainly the most ambitious project on the city's GSF label (see more stunning titles on GSF exclusively from Charly). The project had it's roots in a trio of singles released by the mysterious Broad Street Gang in 1971. The first, on the Cougar label called "Fair Skin Man" and it's two follow-ups "L-o-v-e Love" and the title track from the album "Free The Black Man's Chains". Celebrated musicians on the sessions were Mitchell Rowe, Bobby Eli, Len Pakula, Daryl Hall, Ron Baker, Norman Harris, The Raelettes and strings arranged by Richie Rome. A project like Free The Black Man's Chains should have been perfect for the multi-media nature of GSF. The album could have led to a film in the way that it had for Jesus Christ Superstar, but instead like so many of the label's releases, the album failed to make it's mark due to a lack of promotion. GSF would barely reach it's second birthday before it - and it's parent company - shut down. A Black OperaTrack List
Side A - L.C. Grier Free the Black Man's Chains
L.C. Grier "Slave" I Wanna Be Free
L.C. Grier It's a Sad Black World
L.C. Grier and Novella Edmonds North to the Promised Land (Big Black Man)
Novella Edmonds Black Is Black
Jr. Grier Fair Skin Man
Side B - L.C. Grier Gone Is the Laughter with You
Novella Edmonds Somebody Bigger Than You and I
L.C. Grier Love (L.O.V.E.)
L.C. Grier Tomorrow the Sun Will Shine
L.C. Grier Soul President
Novella Edmonds L.C. Grier We Are Here (Finale)
Special Green Marble vinyl reissue of the 2016 album from hip hop artist extraordinaire Afroman, known for his breakout hit single, 2000’s “Because I Got High!"
All new musical celebrations of Afroman's favorite green herb as well as newly recorded versions of his classic tracks “Because I Got High,” “Palmdale,” “She Won’t Let Me Fuck,” and “Crazy Rap!"
Tracklist:
Crazy Rap
She Won't Let Me Fuck
Humpin'
High on the Highway
High on the Highway, Pt. II
Palmdale
Because I Got High
Happy to Be Alive
Smokin' Hay
Weed Life
UPC: 889466717017Label: X-ray RecordsRelease Date: 5.1.26Format: Vinyl
Back on the Discos Panorama series we head once again to Colombia, this time pairing two Afro-cumbia dancefloor weapons from Afrosound and Wganda Kenya - two giants of the late-'70s and early-'80s tropical scene. Around this time Colombian studios, particularly those connected to Discos Fuentes, were beginning to push things forward. Traditional cumbia rhythms were still at the core, but now they were being driven by electric organs, synths, drum machines and fuzzed-out guitars. The result was something raw, hypnotic and incredibly rhythmic - records that feel almost proto-electronic, long before anyone would've used that word. The two cuts on PAN014, originally released in 1978 and 1981, capture that moment perfectly. Rolling percussion, locked-in basslines and swirling keyboards create grooves that just keep building. They're party records, no doubt about it, but there's something else going on too - repetitive, driving, almost techno in spirit, the kind of tracks that can run for minutes and never lose the floor. The A Side is the anthem, the B Side feels like it was lost on an LP... Part of PANORAMA's Discos Panorama series, this one continues the label's focus on bringing essential Colombian dance music back to DJs and collectors. Carefully remastered and pressed on 7inch, these are the kinds of records that instantly change the temperature in a room. UPC: 899123053327Label: PanoramaRelease Date: 6.5.26Format: 7" Vinyl
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record appears unplayed with no scratches. Cover clean with some creases around edges. No splits.
Notes:
P in runout after label numbers in runnout denotes Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
A1. Laser Love 3:28A2. One Rule For You 3:24A3. Dancing In The Shadows 3:01A4. Sometimes 3:07A5. Sailing Ship 3:55A6. Carry Me Home 3:22B1. Frozen Rivers 3:33B2. Love Will Always Make You Cry 3:32B3. Starflight 3:46B4. Der Kommissar 5:43B5. 1980-F 2:32
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Vinyl is VG++ !! NM audio but a few surface scuffs! Jacket is in excellent shape; minimal wear!!!
Notes:
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A1. Laser Love 3:28A2. One Rule For You 3:24A3. Dancing In The Shadows 3:01A4. Sometimes 3:07A5. Sailing Ship 3:55A6. Carry Me Home 3:22B1. Frozen Rivers 3:33B2. Love Will Always Make You Cry 3:32B3. Starflight 3:46B4. Der Kommissar 5:43B5. 1980-F 2:32
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Afterglow's new album Crystal Blue (Select-O-Hits) delivers a polished pop-rock sound led by Jim Shepard of LASTWORLD and standout Malaysian vocalist Celyn Chow. A dynamic blend of melodic hooks and emotional depth, pairing Shepard's songwriting with Chow's soaring, expressive performances. Features top tracks "Better Days," "Give Yourself Away," "I'm Never Gonna Do It Again," and "Love Can Kill You," showcasing the album's strongest pop-rock moments.
Tracklist:
Better Days
Give Yourself Away
I'm Never Gonna Do It Again
Love Can Kill You
What I See
Get It Right
The Reason
Here I Am
Temporarily Pacified
Same Old Song
UPC: 655825601125Label: Metallic Blue RecsRelease Date: 4.24.26Format: CD
Media Condition: Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sealed with hype sticker on shrink, small tear in shrink, small corner wear. Record presumed Mint.
Notes:
Issued with custom printed inner-sleeve with lyrics, etc.
(P) 1984 Aftermath Publishing (ASCAP)
(P) 1984 Aftermath Productions c/o James Duffy (ASCAP)
Recorded Live at Celebration Sounds, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, May 12 1984
A1. Missing 3:35A2. Getting On 3:43A3. Even The Score 4:12A4. Familiar Streets 4:28B1. Lebanon (Salvador) 4:48B2. Battlefields 6:47B3. Island 5:14B4. Policy 3:30
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WARNING! WARNING! This is an emergency announcement going out to the entire Aggro-Nation and the entire world: The Aggrolites are BACK with their all-new LP Super Atomic on Pirates Press Records! With their famously tight playing thus sharpened to a razor's edge from touring, the band entered the studio for the long-awaited follow up to their beloved comeback record bigger and more intentional than ever, and armed with lyrics balancing grit and uplift, weight and light. The band pushed each other creatively. Recording felt less like experimentation and more like execution. Every part had to earn it's place. The songs were written to hit hard live - that energy guided everything. "We trust the groove," remarks Jesse. "That's always been our compass." Sonically, Super Atomic leans into high-energy grooves while still leaving space for melody and hooks. The band approached this record with more clarity and confidence than ever before. UPC: 810213560297Label: Pirates Press RecsRelease Date: 6.5.26Format: Vinyl
Since their formation in 2013, Swedish progressive rock band Agusa has carved out a distinct name forthemselves in the world of retro prog, Scandinavian folk rock and Krautrock. Their evocative sound andimmersive compositions made such an impact that Karisma Records is now proud to present a new live albumfrom the band.Agusa has shown themselves as a formidable live band, which is why this is already the bands 4th live album."Panacea" documents a powerful show, was recorded at the Progressive Circus Festival in Malmö on the 28thof September 2024. The album consists of only three songs, but they are all live favourites, with good reason."Panacea" showcases what a brilliant live band Agusa is. Mixed by Michael Miño, and mastered by MagnusLindberg (Cult of Luna, Dina Ögon, Crippled Black Phoenix)
Tracklist:
Lust Och Fägring (Sommarvisan)
Den Förtrollade Skogen
Ur Askan
UPC: 7073317003784Label: KarismaRelease Date: 6.26.26Format: CD
Since their formation in 2013, Swedish progressive rock band Agusa has carved out a distinct name forthemselves in the world of retro prog, Scandinavian folk rock and Krautrock. Their evocative sound andimmersive compositions made such an impact that Karisma Records is now proud to present a new live albumfrom the band.Agusa has shown themselves as a formidable live band, which is why this is already the bands 4th live album."Panacea" documents a powerful show, was recorded at the Progressive Circus Festival in Malmö on the 28thof September 2024. The album consists of only three songs, but they are all live favourites, with good reason."Panacea" showcases what a brilliant live band Agusa is. Mixed by Michael Miño, and mastered by MagnusLindberg (Cult of Luna, Dina Ögon, Crippled Black Phoenix)
Tracklist:
Lust Och Fägring (Sommarvisan)
Den Förtrollade Skogen
Ur Askan
UPC: 7073317003777Label: KarismaRelease Date: 6.26.26Format: Vinyl
2013 release from this side project of prolific producers David and Diane Arkenstone, who explore the sounds of the Native Southwest within the context of tribal atmospheres. Native Visions is a Native American music journey featuring 'Song of the River', 'Canyon Echoes', 'This Sacred Land' and many more.
Tracklist:
Song Of The River
Canyon Echoes
Stones Against The Sky
Rhythm Of The Heart
River Journey
This Sacred Land
Stormlight
Tower Of Stone
River Of Creation
Dream Catcher
Sacred Ground
Precious Waters
UPC: 792755587423Label: Green Hill Prod.Release Date: 2.26.13Format: CD
Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
CD has slight superficial wear and minimal light scratches. Inserts have light wear from handling and case. Case is solid with light shelf wear scuffs.
Notes:
1. I'll Take Romance/My Funny Valentine 6:202. April In Paris 3:503. But Not For Me 3:224. No Greater Love 3:085. Moonlight In Vermont 3:086. What's New 3:587. Poinciana 8:158. Like Someone In Love 2:499. The Best Thing For You 4:3810. The Second Time Around 4:0111. We Live In Two Different Worlds 4:2012. Night Mist Blues 6:48
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Licensed From San Juan Music GroupCopyright (c) The Special Music CompanyPhonographic Copyright (p) The Special Music CompanyManufactured By The Special Music CompanyDistributed By The Special Music CompanyManufactured By Pair RecordsDistributed By Pair RecordsPressed By PDO, USAData provided by Discogs
At the Jazz Showcase is the first ever release of piano legend Ahmad Jamal's trio featuring bassist John Heard and longtime drummer Frank Gant captured live at Joe Segal's Jazz Showcase in Chicago, IL on March 20-21, 1976. The 2-CD set was mastered from the original tapes. The deluxe package includes newly curated liner notes
Tracklist:
Ahmad's Song
Wave
Have You Met Miss Jones
Theme from M*A*S*H
Dolphin Dance
Prelude To A Kiss
A Time For Love
Swahililand
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
UPC: 617270122921Label: Resonance RecordsRelease Date: 4.24.26Format: CD
AHMAD JAMAL - AWAKENING (VERVE BY REQUEST SERIES) By 1970, pianist Ahmad Jamal's style had changed a bit since the 1950s, becoming denser and more adventurous while still retaining his musical identity and signature elegance. Jamal's trio - bassist Jamil Nasser (whose double-timing lines are sometimes furious) and drummer Frank Gant - deliver intriguing performances, showing that Jamal was continuing to evolve. Verve By Request Series features transfers from the analog tapes remastered on 180-gram vinyl.Track List
The Awakening
I Love Music
Patterns
Dolphin Dance
You're My Everything
Stolen Moments
Wave
"Brooklyn Bossa" is an idea I was working on that I composed & recorded starting with a layered Bossa Nova beat, an upright bass part, a unison then harmonic background vocalese pad arrangement, grand piano, percussion, and a rhythm guitar part (all played on keys), but what I really needed was a REAL Brasilian guitarist! When I met the amazing Ricardo Barros in Sao Paulo at a private jam session, I knew we had to connect and there was definitely musical magic! He recorded some takes for my track and I did a piano arrangement to his song (his compositions are INSANE, btw). This is a special edition version that was created for Soul In The Horn's 10th anniversary, 3LP compilation. B-side "T.G.I.F. (Thank God It's Funky)" is by far the funkiest track I've ever created, to date! I just got hit with inspiration, all of a sudden, and I wasn't listening to anything prior to this. Of course, funk influences flavored this from legends like James Brown, George Duke, and some Jimmy Smith for the organ grinding I did. I can't think of a better start of Summer/BBQ weekend/Soul Train line, old school vibe than "Thank God It's Funky!"... a twist on the day it was released as everyone gets ready for the weekend to unwind from the work week and let loose! UPC: 5050580874473Label: Jazz Room RecordsRelease Date: 6.26.26Format: 7" Vinyl
SOMM Recordings adds to it's already extensive catalogue of music by the British composer and BBC Radio 3 broadcaster Stephen Dodgson (1924 - 2013) with a third volume of his songs titled Turn Ye to Me. SOMM's previous Dodgson song releases include The Peasant Poet [SOMMCD 0659], hailed by Opera Today as "an incredibly interesting and engaging disc... done excellent service by all the performers;" and The Distances Between [SOMMCD 0673], about which the British Music Society said "the performances (by some prestigious names) and the warm, lifelike recording are impeccable." The performers on this third volume of Dodgson songs include prior SOMM artists also featured in Volumes I and II: Irish soprano Ailish Tynan and British mezzo-soprano Katie Bray, both past winners of the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition; doctor-turned-tenor James Gilchrist, who is noted for his forthright and passionate style; Roderick Williams, one of the most sought-after baritones of his generation; guitarist and Dodgson specialist, Mark Eden; and GRAMMYr Award-winning pianist, Christopher Glynn. The recital opens with a first release of Three Songs to words of Thomas Lovell Beddoes, who died by suicide in 1849 aged 45. Tandaradei is his translation of the 13th-century German love poem, Under der linden, by Walther von der Vogelweide. Dirge and The Old Crow of Cairo are from Beddoes's posthumously published drama Death's Jest Book. Three single songs include settings of Andrew Marvell's pastoral poem The Mower to the Glow-Worms; George Meredith's sonnet Winter Heavens; and Matthew Prior's poem Daphne to Apollo inspired by Greek myth and set to guitar accompaniment. Two short solo piano pieces are from a set of Eight Fanciful Pieces-included in full on SOMM's 2024 release of piano music by Dodgson [SOMMCD 0684.] The marcato (marked) tempo of Il Zoppo suggests an irregular gait, while the contemplative Mirage hints at an Impressionistic style. Dodgson composed three sets of Bush Ballads based on texts by Australian poets and Australian folk verses. This release of the third series is a first recording. All Got a Mate sets an anonymous text as a folk duet. Rollicking, but steady is the tempo marking for Song of the Squatters to words by A.B. "Banjo" Paterson. The group closes with a quieter setting of Waitin'-a-While by Jim Grahame. Two single songs from 1950 include The Stone, marked Moderato: Calmo, to words adapted from Hal Summers, and the title song, Turn Ye to Me, which is a gently haunting Hebridean air with lyrics by Christopher North. The recital closes with London Lyrics, a cycle of five songs for tenor and guitar set to poetry by five different poets across four centuries-including Wilfred Owen and Cecil Day-Lewis-all inspired by Dodgson's home city. The composer draws expressive and captivating range from voice and guitar, exquisitely executed here by James Gilchrist and Mark Eden. UPC: 748871072022Label: Somm RecordingsRelease Date: 4.17.26Format: CD
Limited vinyl LP pressing. 1998 debut album from the French postmodernist duo. Air raid every aspect of retro pop music, from the sublime to the ridiculous, in fashioning their sonic bricolage. Everything from Krautrock-inspired electronics to 1960s lounge music is incorporated into the work of Nicolas Godin and J.B. Dunckel. Moon Safari earned massive critical plaudits and put the duo at the forefront of modern, electronic-oriented pop. All tracks were penned by the duo with two tracks – “All I Need” and “You Make It Easy” – featuring lyrics penned by Beth Hirsch and addition input from Patrick Woodcock on ‘Ce Matin La’ and Jean-Jacques Perrey on ‘Remember’.Track List
La Femme D'argent 7:08
Sexy Boy 4:57
All I Need 4:28
Kelly Watch the Stars 3:44
Talisman 4:16
Remember 2:34
You Make It Easy 4:00
Ce Matin la 3:38
New Star in the Sky 5:38
Le Voyage de Penelope 3:10
Double clear vinyl LP pressing. Pocket Symphony is the fifth album by French duoAir, originally released in 2007 and producedby longtime collaborator Nigel Godrich. The album features guest vocals from Jarvis Cocker andNeil Hannon, while also marking a more refined and introspective phase inAir's career, withdelicate electronics, Japanese instruments, and a sound that feels both intimate and cinemati UPC: 5021732765925Label: Rhino / ParlophoneRelease Date: 6.19.26Format: Vinyl
Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Good Plus (G+)
Record is shiny and in solid condition, plays through with minimal surface noise. Picture sleeve is in solid shape, couple bent corners and a few holes in the sleeve. shop small.
Notes:
A. Even The Nights Are Better 3:46B. One Step Closer 3:49
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Mastered At Allen Zentz MasteringPublished By Hall-Clement PublicationsPublished By Careers Music, Inc.Published By Bestall Reynolds MusicPublished By Riva Music Ltd.Pressed By Columbia Records Pressing Plant, PitmanData provided by Discogs
Media Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Vinyl looks and sounds like new! Jacket is still in the original shrink wrap with hype sticker attached! Amazing copy!
Notes:
℗ 1986 Arista Records, Inc.
Pressed by RCA as indicated by the 1 inch diameter label pressing ring (see images) and pressed at Indianapolis pressing plant as indicated by release date.
A1. It's Not Too Late 3:45A2. Lonely Is The Night 4:07A3. Put Love In Your Life 4:20A4. One More Chance 3:50A5. Stars In Your Eyes 3:43B1. My Heart's With You 4:30B2. I'd Die For You 4:35B3. You're Only In Love 4:11B4. Time For Love 2:41B5. Heart And Soul 3:49B6. Hope Springs Eternal 4:12
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Phonographic Copyright (p) Arista Records, Inc.Copyright (c) Arista Records, Inc.Manufactured By Arista Records, Inc.Mastered At Sterling SoundPressed By RCA Records Pressing Plant, IndianapolisRecorded At Sound City StudiosRecorded At Record Plant, Los AngelesRecorded At Bill Schnee StudiosRecorded At Recorders, CARecorded At Cherokee StudiosRecorded At Electric Lady StudiosMixed At Conway StudiosData provided by Discogs
aja monet is a Surrealist Blues Poet, recording artist, and bandleader whose work moves fluidly between poetry, music, and political expression. Emerging from New York City’s Lower East Side spoken word scene, she became the youngest recipient of the Nuyorican Grand Slam Poetry title before expanding her practice into genre-defying musical performance rooted in jazz, blues, and experimental sound.
Her debut poetry album, when the poems do what they do, earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album in 2024, positioning monetas a singular voice in contemporary Black music and performance. The project blends poetry with live instrumentation and improvisation, exploring themes of resistance, love, and joy through a collaborative, ensemble-driven approach. As a touring bandleader, she has performed at major festivals and venues worldwide, including Newport Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, the Guggenheim, Lincoln Center, the Barbican Centre, and Fremantle Biennale.
In addition to her recorded work, monet is an acclaimed poet and author. Her first full poetry collection, my mother was a freedom fighter (2017), earned a NAACP Image Award nomination for Poetry. Her most recent book, florida water, published by Haymarket Books, draws from several years living and organizing in South Florida and continues her exploration of place, movement, and collective memory.
Her honors include the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award for Poetry, the Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award, the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award, the EBONY 100 Artist in Residence Award, and the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Vanguard Award. She also serves as Artistic Creative Director for V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women and girls, and is the creator of VOICES, a 2022 audio play amplifying the stories of Black women across the diaspora and the African continent.aja monet’s sophomore studio album, the color of rain, will be released in May 2026 on drink sum wtr.
Tracklist:
say it with your chest
elsewhere (feat. Meshell Ndegeocello & Georgia Anne Muldrow)
withness
hollyweird
skinfolk
for the Congo
i came to the poem
to sister (feat. Ganavya & Brandee Younger)
i know that i don’t know
working class musicians
love is a choosing (feat. Mereba)
song of myself
melting clocks (feat. Mick Jenkins & Vic Mensa)
every media minute
indigo
UPC: 617308007350Label: Drink Sum WtrRelease Date: 5.22.26Format: CD
aja monet is a Surrealist Blues Poet, recording artist, and bandleader whose work moves fluidly between poetry, music, and political expression. Emerging from New York City’s Lower East Side spoken word scene, she became the youngest recipient of the Nuyorican Grand Slam Poetry title before expanding her practice into genre-defying musical performance rooted in jazz, blues, and experimental sound.
Her debut poetry album, when the poems do what they do, earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album in 2024, positioning monetas a singular voice in contemporary Black music and performance. The project blends poetry with live instrumentation and improvisation, exploring themes of resistance, love, and joy through a collaborative, ensemble-driven approach. As a touring bandleader, she has performed at major festivals and venues worldwide, including Newport Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, the Guggenheim, Lincoln Center, the Barbican Centre, and Fremantle Biennale.
In addition to her recorded work, monet is an acclaimed poet and author. Her first full poetry collection, my mother was a freedom fighter (2017), earned a NAACP Image Award nomination for Poetry. Her most recent book, florida water, published by Haymarket Books, draws from several years living and organizing in South Florida and continues her exploration of place, movement, and collective memory.
Her honors include the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Award for Poetry, the Nelson Mandela Changemaker Award, the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award, the EBONY 100 Artist in Residence Award, and the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Vanguard Award. She also serves as Artistic Creative Director for V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women and girls, and is the creator of VOICES, a 2022 audio play amplifying the stories of Black women across the diaspora and the African continent.aja monet’s sophomore studio album, the color of rain, will be released in May 2026 on drink sum wtr.
Tracklist:
say it with your chest
elsewhere (feat. Meshell Ndegeocello & Georgia Anne Muldrow)
withness
hollyweird
skinfolk
for the Congo
i came to the poem
to sister (feat. Ganavya & Brandee Younger)
i know that i don’t know
working class musicians
love is a choosing (feat. Mereba)
song of myself
melting clocks (feat. Mick Jenkins & Vic Mensa)
every media minute
indigo
UPC: 617308007343Label: Drink Sum WtrRelease Date: 5.22.26Format: Vinyl
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