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José James - the forward-looking, genre-defying Jazz singer for the hip-hop generation - has done it again. “1978” (his 12th studio album since 2008’s “The Dreamer'') announces an instant classic, combining James’ deep love of jazz and hip-hop with songwriting and production nods to R&B heroes Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson and Leon Ware. Produced by James and featuring an all-star ensemble including Grammy nominees Pedrito Martinez (Camilla Cabello, Eric Clapton), Marcus Machado (Daniel Ceasar, Pharoahe Monch), Jharis Yokley (Sleigh Bells, My Brightest Diamond) Chad Selph (Bilal, FREELANCE) and David Ginyard (Solange, Blood Orange), “1978” pulsates with the socially conscious feel-good vibes of Marvin Gaye, Prince and Stevie Wonder. James also skillfully explores the boundaries of Black music, featuring Brazilian rising star and recent Latin Grammy nominee Xênia França as well as Congolese-Belgian rapper/filmmaker Baloji.
Music and Lyrics: José James
Published by: José James Music (SESAC)
String Arrangement: Ben Williams
José James - Vocals
Chad Selph - Piano
Maria Im - First Violin
Francesca Dardani - Second Violin
Tia Allen - Viola
Kristine Kruta - Cello
Produced by José James
Mixed by Pete Min at Lucy's Meat Market, LA
Mastered by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios, London
Recorded by Ariel Shafir at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock
Copyright Rainbow Blonde Records 2024
LYRICS
I know a place where your Spirit roams
Free from all below
I see your face so clear before me
Yesterday I saw your face
It was my own
Brother son
Father we need You now
And I’m so afraid
I miss you now
It’s your eyes and your smile
Now gone away
How you gonna take my
Life
You took my
Take my love
Take my hand
Take my blood
Take my land
Take my mind
Take my belief
Take my voice
Take my grief
We’re only human
We’re walking wounded
With God abundant
We’ll travel through this
Take my life
Take my need
Take my boys
Take my seed
Take my world
Take my leave
Take my girls
Take my dream
We’re only human
We’re walking wounded
With God abundant
We’ll travel through this