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Keyon Harrold, who is known for his trumpet skills, released his previous album The Mugician in 2017. The album was a unique blend of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. Throughout his career, Harrold has collaborated with popular artists such as Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Rihanna. His third album continues to challenge traditional genres, but focuses more on ballads and the complexities of love. The album features slow-paced beats that allow Harrold to showcase his smooth and seductive solos, heavily influenced by the legendary Miles Davis. This comes as no surprise as Harrold also played the trumpet in the 2015 biopic Miles Ahead.
He possesses a unique sense of style and serves as his own stylist. His instrumental songs, The Intellectual and Gotta Go (Outer Space), showcase his impressive skills in the post-bop genre. With the ability to seamlessly transition between thoughtful and confident tones, he keeps listeners on their toes. However, the standout tracks on the album feature vocals. The first track, Find Your Peace, features the vocals of Jean Baylor and rapper Common (a long-time friend). The intense song Don’t Lie is sung by Malaya, while the title track, which spans seven minutes, has Harrold singing alongside British singer Laura Mvula. When asked about his trumpet playing, he explains, “Some of these notes, I play them because there’s not a better word.”
Source: theguardian.com
