Robert Glasper Experiment – Black Radio

Robert Glasper Experiment – Black Radio

A groundbreaking fusion of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and soul, Black Radio from Robert Glasper Experiment redefined what modern jazz could sound like in the 21st century. Released in 2012, the album brought together a genre-blurring collective led by pianist and producer Robert Glasper, uniting improvisational jazz musicians with some of the most influential voices in contemporary music.

Built around the rhythmic foundation of bassist Derrick Hodge and drummer Chris Dave, the album blends live jazz performance with modern production aesthetics, turntablism, and vocal-driven songwriting. The result is a fluid, radio-inspired concept record that moves seamlessly between jazz improvisation and contemporary R&B and hip-hop textures.

Featuring an exceptional lineup of collaborators—including Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway, Bilal, Lupe Fiasco, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Yasiin Bey—Black Radio stands as a landmark in genre hybridisation.

Highlights such as Afro Blue, Cherish the Day, and Smells Like Teen Spirit (reimagined) demonstrate the group’s ability to reinterpret classic and contemporary material through a deeply soulful, improvisational lens.

Black Radio remains a defining statement in modern jazz fusion - bold, collaborative, and culturally forward-thinking.

Tracklist:

1. Lift Off / Mic Check (Featuring – Shafiq Husayn) – 3:57
2. Afro Blue (Featuring – Erykah Badu) – 5:07
3. Cherish The Day (Featuring – Lalah Hathaway) – 5:51
4. Always Shine (Featuring – Bilal, Lupe Fiasco) – 5:22
5. Gonna Be Alright (F.T.B.) (Featuring – Ledisi) – 6:11
6. Move Love (Featuring – KING) – 3:18
7. Ah Yeah (Featuring – Chrisette Michele, Musiq Soulchild) – 5:08
8. The Consequences Of Jealousy (Featuring – Meshell Ndegeocello) – 6:07
9. Why Do We Try (Featuring – Stokley Williams) – 6:31
10. Black Radio (Featuring – Yasiin Bey) – 5:25
11. Letter To Hermione (Featuring – Bilal) – 4:51
12. Smells Like Teen Spirit (Featuring – Lalah Hathaway) – 7:24
13. Fever (Bonus Track, Featuring – Hindi Zahra) – 6:47