The Omnichord Real Book
Meshell Ndegeocello · 2023
72 min · 18 tracks · hip-hop
A vibrant tapestry of jazz, soul, and hip-hop woven through the innovative textures of the omnichord.
Top tracks — play these first
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Georgia Ave Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious groove and relatable storytelling, immediately drawing listeners into the album's thematic landscape.
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Clear Water — With its meditative quality and rich instrumentation, this track encapsulates Ndegeocello's ability to blend introspection with intricate musicality.
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THA KING — In just 27 seconds, this brief interlude powerfully captures a moment of reflection, showcasing Ndegeocello’s knack for impactful brevity.
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Virgo — Spanning over eight minutes, this expansive track invites listeners into a deep exploration of identity through layered rhythms and soulful melodies.
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Hole in the Bucket — This song creatively reinterprets traditional themes with a modern twist, highlighting Ndegeocello's skill in marrying old and new musical forms.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- reflective moments for quiet thinking
- vibrant grooves for social gatherings
- short tracks for quick engagement
- rich textures for detailed listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward structures
- need instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and innovation after a five-year gap.
- Themes
- Georgia Ave storytelling· identity exploration· meditative instrumentation
- Career context
- Released on June 16, 2023, The Omnichord Real Book is Meshell Ndegeocello's first album in five years, following her 2018 project Ventriloquism. This album showcases her continued evolution as an artist who blends genres while exploring themes of identity and culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Lauryn Hill· Robert Glasper
Tracklist
- 1 Georgia Ave Start here 2:40
- 2 An Invitation 2:21
- 3 Call the Tune 1:54
- 4 Good Good 3:30
- 5 Omnipuss 2:52
- 6 Clear Water 4:35
- 7 ASR 7:38
- 8 Gatsby 4:21
- 9 Towers 3:36
- 10 Perceptions 2:16
- 11 THA KING 0:27
- 12 Virgo 8:35
- 13 Burn Progression 4:01
- 14 oneelevensixteen 2:50
- 15 Vuma 3:03
- 16 The 5th Dimension 5:25
- 17 Hole in the Bucket 5:32
- 18 Virgo 3 6:54
What to play next
Ventriloquism
2018
Continues the blend of genres with innovative arrangements and soulful expression.
Comet, Come to Me
2014
Sets the stage with a rich mix of sounds and emotional depth leading into the current album.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Black Radio
Robert Glasper
Merges jazz, soul, and hip-hop with a focus on identity and cultural narratives.
New Amerykah Part One
Erykah Badu
Blends soulful storytelling and experimental soundscapes reflecting personal and social themes.
It Is What It Is
Thundercat
Features lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics exploring identity within a funk-jazz context.
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