Released 10 years ago
Emily's D+Evolution
Esperanza Spalding · 2016
62 min · 15 tracks · funk · jazz · soul
A vibrant fusion of jazz, funk, and soul that defies traditional genre boundaries with adventurous rhythms and heartfelt lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- heartfelt themes of love and
- explorative listening for curious minds
- engaging tracks for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 4, 2016, 'Emily's D+Evolution' marked Esperanza Spalding's fourth studio album and showcased her artistic evolution following the Grammy win for Best New Artist in 2011. This album demonstrated her shift towards a more experimental sound, blending genres and incorporating elements of progressive rock into her established jazz roots, setting the stage for her future projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robert Glasper· Hiatus Kaiyote· Snarky Puppy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Good Lava 3:38
- 2 Unconditional Love 3:46
- 3 Judas 4:11
- 4 Earth to Heaven 3:52
- 5 One 3:15
- 6 Rest in Pleasure 4:59
- 7 Ebony and Ivy 4:23
- 8 Noble Nobles 3:34
- 9 Farewell Dolly 2:08
- 10 Elevate or Operate 4:04
- 11 Funk the Fear 5:07
- 12 I Want It Now 2:53
- 13 Change Us 3:57
- 14 Unconditional Love (alternate version) 9:40
- 15 Tambien Detroit (bonus track) 2:41
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