Kamasi Washington - Fearless Movement. 2LP
On his first solo record in six years, Washington turns his attention to dance – a natural progression of the Los Angeles born artist’s ongoing study of music as a means of connection.
His 2015 album The Epic, as well as 2018’s Heaven and Earth were received by critics and audiences as a kind of intervention, across generations and genres. Both of those records were big offerings, heavy on choir and strings, but Fearless Movement offers something different: terrestrial rhythms and collaborations from rappers, musical icons and even Washington’s own daughter.
With guests including Thundercat, Taj Austin, Ras Austin, Patrice Quinn, DJ Battlecat, Brandon Coleman, D-Smoke, George Clinton, Bj the Chicago Kid, and Andre 3000, there’s a tight-knit feeling to Fearless Movement, which continues to connect Washington’s work to Black music in L.A. across time — from past to present to future.
Track Listing
SIDE A
1. Lesanu
2. Asha The First ft. Thundercat, Taj Austin, Ras Austin
3. The Visionary ft. Terrace Martin
4. Get Lit ft. George Clinton, D Smoke
SIDE B
5. Computer Love ft. Patrice Quinn, DJ Battlecat, Brandon Coleman
6. Dream State ft. Andre 3000
SIDE C
8. The Garden Path
9. Road to Self (KO)
SIDE D
10. Together ft. BJ The Chicago Kid
11. Lines in the Sand
12. Prologue
