No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin
Meshell Ndegeocello · 2024
76 min · 17 tracks · hip-hop · jazz · soul
A soulful exploration of identity and resistance, weaving gospel, jazz, and hip-hop influences with poignant lyrical depth.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its critical engagement with Baldwin's themes of race, identity, and social justice, resonating deeply in contemporary culture. It has already garnered attention for its innovative fusion of musical styles and its profound lyrical commentary, making waves in both the music industry and literary circles.
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks soulful exploration of identity reflective listening in quiet moments
- Context
- In 2024, Meshell Ndegeocello releases 'No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin' as her first album since 2018's 'Ventriloquism.' This album marks a significant artistic reinvention, showcasing her continued evolution as a genre-blurring artist while paying homage to the influential writer James Baldwin.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Christina Aguilera· Miley Cyrus· Lady Gaga· Demi Lovato· Panic! at the Disco· Flo Rida· Kesha· Pitbull
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Travel 4:10
- 2 On the Mountain Standout 5:59
- 3 Baldwin Manifesto I 0:43
- 4 Raise the Roof Standout 5:07
- 5 The Price of the Ticket 1:34
- 6 What Did I Do? 5:19
- 7 Pride I 2:54
- 8 Pride II 2:38
- 9 Eyes 5:17
- 10 Trouble 7:18
- 11 Thus Sayeth the Lorde Standout 5:40
- 12 Love 3:43
- 13 Hatred 5:29
- 14 Tsunami Rising 8:04
- 15 Another Country 4:47
- 16 Baldwin Manifesto II 2:07
- 17 Down at the Cross 5:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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