Name: Dinner Party: Enigmatic Society
Brand: Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, Kamasi Washington

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SOCW948.1

Colour

Yellow

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Indie Exclusive

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

197342124423

Total Cap

Yellow LP

SOCW935.1

Black

Black/White

197342124416

Black LP

SOCW951.2

Extended format: No

2023-06-16

197342190145

Artist

Terrace Martin

Robert Glasper

9th Wonder

Kamasi Washington

Genre US

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label US

Sounds Of Crenshaw

Originally making Hiphop beats from his North Carolina Central University dorm room using FL Studio (formerly known as Fruityloops), 9th Wonder has since become one of the more acclaimed producers in the Hiphop music industry. He released a remix album of Nas' 2002 album God's Son entitled God's Stepson, which began a regular trend of remixing whole albums.

With a smooth and soulful production style that relies on samples from artists such as Al Green and Curtis Mayfield, 9th Wonder attributes his bass lines to DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and J Dilla. He learned "moans" from RZA. Notably, he landed a coveted production credit on Jay Z's highly-anticipated The Black Album with the help of filmmaker Tee Smith and sound engineer Young Guru. 9th Wonder continued to produce for Little Brother and many other Hiphop artists/groups.

In addition to working with lesser-known artists like Jean Grae, Skyzoo, and Murs, 9th Wonder has also produced for widely known artists such as Destiny's Child, Mary J. Blige, De La Soul, Mos Def, Memphis Bleek, Buckshot from Black Moon, The Game,Lloyd Banks,and Sean Price. Recently appointed Artist-In-Residence by the Chancellor of North Carolina Central University along with Christopher "Play" Martin from Kid 'N' Play,Hhe instructs a Hiphop history class

Kamasi Washington is an American jazz saxophonist, composer, production editor and band leader. Born on February 18, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA, he is the son of Rickey Washington.
With his unique blend of jazz and contemporary influences, Kamasi has gained recognition as a leading figure in the modern jazz scene. His music showcases his exceptional talent as a saxophonist and composer.
Inspired by artists such as Nate Smith, Yussef Kamaal, and Butcher Brown among others, Kamasi's sound pushes boundaries and challenges traditional notions of jazz. His compositions are rich with emotion and energy, captivating audiences worldwide.

Robert Glasper is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and record producer. Born on 6 April 1978 in Houston, Texas, USA, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the jazz scene. With his own Robert Glasper Experiment and various other jazz groupings, Glasper has recorded as a band leader. His unique style and innovative approach to music have earned him comparisons to artists such as Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Esperanza Spalding, and Roy Hargrove.

Glasper's musical talent extends beyond just playing the piano. As a composer and arranger, he brings a fresh perspective to his compositions by blending elements of jazz with other genres like hip-hop and R&B. This fusion of styles creates a dynamic sound that appeals to both traditional jazz enthusiasts and contemporary music lovers.

With numerous albums under his belt as both a solo artist and collaborator with other musicians, Glasper has received critical acclaim for his work. He has been recognized with several awards including Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album (Black Radio) and Best Traditional R&B Performance (Jesus Children).

A three-time GRAMMY-nominated artist, Terrace Martin is a renowned jazz musician from the Crenshaw District. He has become a key figure in the LA hip-hop scene and has collaborated with influential artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Snoop Dogg, and Stevie Wonder. Terrace's versatility as a musician and producer is leading him on a path parallel to greats like Quincy Jones and Dr. Dre. Currently completing his latest album DRONES, touring with Herbie Hancock, and producing records for his label Sounds of Crenshaw.

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Black vinyl with White Splatter. Enigmatic Society is the next offering from the multi-faceted, Grammy-nominated supergroup Dinner Party. Full of opulently intricate instrumentation and a range of sleek R&amp;B to smooth neo-soul vocals, Enigmatic Society is mesmerizing in it's entirety. The album features brilliant performances from the debut Dinner Party crew: Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington and 9th Wonder, with additional help vocalists Phoelix, Arin Ray, Ant Clemons, Tank and producers Sounwave, Hi-Tek and Trevor Lawrence Jr. Enigmatic Society serves as a follow up to the group's 2020 debut self-titled album and continues as a celebration of Black joy, life, art, and culture, as it pays tribute to the duality that manifests in both the beauty and adversity in Black America. This deep sense of community and family flows throughout the project with the album's artwork designed by Kamasi Washington's sister, artist Amani Washington.

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