Name: Present The Midnight Hour
Brand: Adrian Younge

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LL037CD

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Download code: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-07-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0856040005822

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Adrian Younge

Genre GB

Funk / Soul

Label GB

Linear Labs

Linear Labs Records is a Los Angeles-based label that was founded by producer Adrian Younge. Inspired by the vinyl culture and the vibrant music scene of the format's peak years, Linear Labs Records aims to bring back the essence of timeless music. With an impressive roster of talented artists, *Linear Labs* has become synonymous with quality and innovation in the music industry.

At *Linear Labs*, we are passionate about preserving the artistry and authenticity of music. Our mission is to provide a platform for artists who share our vision, allowing them to create and release their best work. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering creativity, which is why we strive to maintain a close-knit community within our label.

With a diverse range of genres represented on our roster, *Linear Labs* offers something for every music lover. From soulful R&B to experimental hip-hop, our artists push boundaries and challenge conventions. Whether you're searching for nostalgic sounds or cutting-edge beats, you can trust *Linear Labs* to deliver exceptional music that resonates with your soul.

Adrian Younge is an American composer, arranger, and music producer. Born in 1978, he has made a significant impact on the music industry. Alongside Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest, concert producer Andrew Lojero, and industry veteran Adam Block, Adrian co-founded Jazz Is Dead. This global movement is all about community and culture.

The Midnight Hour is black excellence: an ode to the cultural sophistication that the Harlem Renaissance established for its people. The Midnight Hour is comprised of Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge, alongside a tight rhythm section and a full orchestra. The album has features from CeeLo Green, Raphael Saadiq, Masha Ambrosius, Bilal, Eryn Allen Kane, Karolina and more. Adrian and Ali began working on this album back in 2013, but put the project aside as they would score the hit Netflix series Marvel’s Luke Cage (the two even perform in an episode of the upcoming second season). The Midnight Hour is a soul/jazz/hip hop album which continues the conversations started by yesterday’s jazz and funk pioneers; those that created the bedrock of samples for hip hop producers in the 80s / 90s. The Midnight Hour is sophisticated hip hop that fans will enjoy, capturing their jazz rhythm section, and a full orchestra, to analog tape. One of the seminal compositions, Questions originally began as an unfinished Midnight Hour demo with Cee-Lo Green. However, Kendrick Lamar heard the track and wanted to sample portions for his Grammy-winning album To Pimp a Butterfly (the song ultimately made it to Kendrick’s 2016 compilation Untitled Unmastered as Untitled 06 | 06.30.2014.). The full, completed version of Questions is now the lead single on The Midnight Hour.

Present The Midnight Hour

Music GB