Released 10 years ago
Everything's Beautiful
Robert Glasper · 2016
46 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A rich tapestry of jazz, hip-hop, and soul that reimagines classic tracks through a contemporary lens.
Top tracks — play these first
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Maiysha (So Long) — This track stands out for its lush arrangement and intricate interplay between jazz instrumentation and hip-hop rhythms, showcasing Glasper's signature style.
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Ghetto Walkin’ — With its infectious groove and socially conscious lyrics, this song exemplifies how Glasper seamlessly integrates personal narrative within broader cultural contexts.
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Silence Is the Way — The haunting melodies and introspective mood create a reflective space, encapsulating the emotional depth that defines the album’s overall journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's innovative fusion of genres and reinterpretation of classic tracks showcases Glasper's distinct style.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate samples from Miles Davis' work, reinterpreting them with contemporary arrangements and rhythms.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- rich emotional landscapes to explore
- thoughtful moments of reflection
- short bursts of rhythmic energy
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- conversational vibes for social settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, predictable structures
- want high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Robert Glasper released Everything's Beautiful in 2016, he was already an acclaimed artist known for blending genres, following his Grammy-winning album Black Radio. This project came as a tribute to the late legend Miles Davis, coinciding with the release of the Miles Ahead film, further solidifying Glasper's role as a significant figure in modern jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kamasi Washington· Esperanza Spalding· Hiatus Kaiyote
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Talking Shit 3:09
- 2 Ghetto Walkin’ 3:38
- 3 They Can’t Hold Me Down 2:18
- 4 Maiysha (So Long) 7:29
- 5 Violets 3:23
- 6 Little Church 6:35
- 7 Silence Is the Way 5:17
- 8 Song for Selim 2:39
- 9 Milestones 4:16
- 10 I’m Leaving You 3:13
- 11 Right On Brotha 5:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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