Yasuke
Flying Lotus · 2021
43 min · 26 tracks · electronic · hip-hop · jazz
A vibrant fusion of electronic textures and jazz-infused rhythms, echoing the spirit of an ancient samurai.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, impactful listening bursts
- fragmented pacing exploration
- dynamic emotional shifts
- vibrant sonic textures
- immersive storytelling elements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 30, 2021, 'Yasuke' is Flying Lotus's first album since 'Flamagra' in 2019. This project marks a continuation of his innovative blending of genres while also exploring new themes related to the historical figure Yasuke, an African samurai in Japan. The album showcases Flying Lotus's evolution as a producer, incorporating elements of hip-hop, jazz, and experimental music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thundercat· Kamasi Washington· Shlohmo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 War at the Door 2:08
- 2 Black Gold 1:35
- 3 Your Lord 2:06
- 4 Shoreline Sus 1:20
- 5 Hiding in the Shadows 1:01
- 6 Crust 2:13
- 7 Fighting Without Honor 1:54
- 8 Pain and Blood 1:24
- 9 War Lords 1:24
- 10 Sachi 1:25
- 11 Your Screams 2:18
- 12 Using What You Got 1:05
- 13 African Samurai 1:54
- 14 Where’s the Girl? 0:40
- 15 Kurosaka Strikes! 1:19
- 16 This Cursed Life 1:27
- 17 RoBomb 1:05
- 18 Taiko Time // Sacrifice 1:21
- 19 Your Day Off 1:33
- 20 Your Armour 2:20
- 21 Enchanted 1:26
- 22 Mind Flight 2:53
- 23 Survivors 1:17
- 24 Your Head // We Won 1:24
- 25 The Eyes of Vengeance 2:59
- 26 Between Memories 1:47
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