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His third album is entitled Kiwanuka… does that mean that Michael Kiwanuka has finally come to peace with himself? Since starting out in 2012, the Londoner has not stopped questioning his place in the arts, his relationship to his musical influences, his own identity and his role in a society still plagued by racism… Following the release of his brilliant debut album Home Again, Kiwanuka was inaugurated as the next big thing for contemporary soul. His thought-provoking soul was blended with Terry Callier-style folk and scents of the seventies. Some even compared him to Bill Withers, Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye! On his second album, Love & Hate, released in 2016, the songwriter explored his rock side without forgetting his gospel and soul roots, and was joined by Danger Mouse in the production studio.
Kiwanuka walks in the footsteps of the artist’s previous records: the lyrics are still politically engaged and the instrumentals just as rich, though he seems more relaxed on this album. Danger Mouse is once again behind the production console, this time adding a new dimension and strength to the sound: we find cinematic soul, larger-than-life gospel, funky wah-wah guitars, sensual strings, big bass, long instrumentals… we could go on! It’s all there right from the opening track You Ain’t The Problem, a real masterpiece of soul. Michael Kiwanuka has never tried to hide his love for Marvin Gaye and What’s Going On (his favourite album of all time) and Trouble Man often come to mind, even if the two men’s voices are fundamentally different. This third work from the 32-year-old Brit reveals an unprecedented density. And each time you listen you notice something new, be it a subtle arrangement, a thoughtful lyric or a thinly disguised instrument. A magnificent album. © Marc Zisman/Qobuz
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Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Bass (Vocal), Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, ComposerLyricist - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, Percussion, Tambourine - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist, Music Production, Drums, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Piano - Graham Godfrey, AssociatedPerformer, Percussion - Kadeem, AssociatedPerformer, Keyboards, Synthesizer - Natalia Bonner, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Nick Barr, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Rosie Danvers, AssociatedPerformer, Cello - Zahra Benyounes, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Kennie Takahashi, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer - Tom Campbell, StudioPersonnel, Asst. Recording Engineer - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Bass (Vocal), Electric Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Music Production, Drums, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Synthesizer - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production - Kennie Takahashi, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer - Tom Campbell, StudioPersonnel, Asst. Recording Engineer - Richard Woodcraft, StudioPersonnel, Mixer - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass (Vocal), Electric Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, Electric Guitar - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist, Music Production, Drums, Keyboards, Percussion, Piano, Synthesizer - Alecia Chakour, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - James Casey, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Jasmine Muhammed, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - LaDonna Harley Peters, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Paul Boldeau, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Saundra Williams, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Yolanda Greaves, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Anna Croad, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Bruce White, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Natalia Bonner, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Patrick Kiernan, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Rosie Danvers, AssociatedPerformer, Cello - Sally Jackson, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Stephanie Cavey, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Steve Morris, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Kennie Takahashi, AssociatedPerformer, Recording Arranger - Richard Woodcraft, StudioPersonnel, Asst. Recording Engineer, Mixer - Tom Campbell, StudioPersonnel, Asst. Recording Engineer - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Electric Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, Programming - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist, Music Production, Drums, Keyboards, Percussion, Piano, Programming, Synthesizer, StudioPersonnel, Mixer - Tom Campbell, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Bass (Vocal), Electric Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist, Music Production, Drums, Piano, Synthesizer - Bryony James, AssociatedPerformer, Cello - Deborah Widdup, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Eleanor Mathieson, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Ellie Stanford, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Emma Owens, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Fiona Leggat, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Gillon Cameron, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Hayley Pomfrett, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Helen Hathorn, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Jean Kelly, AssociatedPerformer, Harp - Kotono Sato, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Natalia Bonner, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Nick Barr, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Patrick Kiernan, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Richard Pryce, AssociatedPerformer, Double Bass - Rosie Danvers, AssociatedPerformer, Cello - Sally Jackson, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Stephen Morris, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Zahra Benyounes, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Kennie Takahashi, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer - Tom Campbell, StudioPersonnel, Asst. Recording Engineer - Richard Woodcraft, StudioPersonnel, Mixer - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, StudioPersonnel, Mixer - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, Programming - Jean Kelly, AssociatedPerformer, Harp - Kadeem Clarke, AssociatedPerformer, Piano - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Bass (Vocal), Electric Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist, Music Production, Drums, Keyboards - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, Keyboards - Kadeem Clarke, AssociatedPerformer, Synthesizer - Kennie Takahashi, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer - Richard Woodcraft, StudioPersonnel, Vocal Engineer - Tom Campbell, StudioPersonnel, Asst. Recording Engineer - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass (Vocal), Electric Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, Programming - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist, Music Production, Drums, Organ - Natalia Bonner, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Nick Barr, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Rosie Danvers, AssociatedPerformer, Cello - Zahra Benyounes, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Kennie Takahashi, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer - Richard Woodcraft, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer - Tom Campbell, StudioPersonnel, Asst. Recording Engineer - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass (Vocal), Electric Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, Programming - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist, Music Production, Drums, Organ - Kennie Takahashi, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer - Richard Woodcraft, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer - Tom Campbell, StudioPersonnel, Asst. Recording Engineer - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass (Vocal), Electric Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist, Music Production, Drums, Piano - Alecia Chakour, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - James Casey, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Jasmine Muhammed, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Saundra Williams, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Anna Croad, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Chloe Vincent, AssociatedPerformer, Flute - Deborah Widdup, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Eleanor Mathieson, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Emma Owens, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Fiona Leggat, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - George Hogg, AssociatedPerformer, Trumpet - Jane Oliver, AssociatedPerformer, Cello - Jean Kelly, AssociatedPerformer, Harp - Jenny Sacha, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Kadeem Clarke, AssociatedPerformer, Piano - Nathan Allen, AssociatedPerformer, Percussion - Patrick Kiernan, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Richard Pryce, AssociatedPerformer, Double Bass - Rosie Danvers, AssociatedPerformer, Cello - Sally Jackson, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Sarah Sexton, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Steve Morris, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Kennie Takahashi, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer - Richard Woodcraft, StudioPersonnel, Mix Engineer - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Bass (Vocal), Electric Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, Programming - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Background Vocalist, Music Production, Drums, Piano - Alecia Chakour, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - James Casey, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Jasmine Muhammed, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Saundra Williams, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Bryony James, AssociatedPerformer, Cello - Deborah Widdup, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Ellie Stanford, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Emma Owens, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Fiona Leggat, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Gillon Cameron, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Hayley Pomfrett, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Helen Hathorn, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Kadeem, AssociatedPerformer, Synthesizer, Wurlitzer Electric Piano - Kotono Sato, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Nick Barr, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Patrick Kiernan, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Richard Pryce, AssociatedPerformer, Double Bass - Rosie Danvers, AssociatedPerformer, Cello - Sally Jackson, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Stephen Morris, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Kennie Takahashi, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer - Tom Campbell, StudioPersonnel, Asst. Recording Engineer - Richard Woodcraft, StudioPersonnel, Mixer - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, Piano, Drums, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer, Mixer - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production - Alecia Chakour, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - James Casey, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Jasmine Muhammed, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Saundra Williams, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Hammond Organ, Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Synthesizer, ComposerLyricist - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist, Music Production, Drums, Piano, Synthesizer - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, Programming - Jenny Sacha, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Nick Barr, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Rosie Danvers, AssociatedPerformer, Cello - Zahra Benyounes, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Kennie Takahashi, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer - Tom Campbell, StudioPersonnel, Asst. Recording Engineer - Richard Woodcraft, StudioPersonnel, Mixer - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Michael Kiwanuka, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass (Vocal), Electric Guitar, ComposerLyricist - Inflo, Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, Drums, Piano, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist - Danger Mouse , Producer, AssociatedPerformer, Music Production, Programming - Bryony James, AssociatedPerformer, Cello - Deborah Widdup, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Ellie Stanford, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Emma Owens, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Fiona Leggat, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Gillon Cameron, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Hayley Pomfrett, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Helen Hathorn, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Kotono Sato, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Nick Barr, AssociatedPerformer, Viola - Patrick Kiernan, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Richard Pryce, AssociatedPerformer, Double Bass - Rosie Danvers, AssociatedPerformer, Cello - Sally Jackson, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - Stephen Morris, AssociatedPerformer, Violin - LaDonna Harley Peters, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Paul Boldeau, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Yolanda Greaves, AssociatedPerformer, Background Vocalist - Kennie Takahashi, StudioPersonnel, Recording Engineer - Tom Campbell, StudioPersonnel, Asst. Recording Engineer - Richard Woodcraft, StudioPersonnel, Mixer - Matt Colton, StudioPersonnel, Mastering Engineer - Brian Burton, ComposerLyricist - Dean Wynton Josiah Cover, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
Review: Michael Kiwanuka - KIWANUKA
His third album is entitled Kiwanuka… does that mean that Michael Kiwanuka has finally come to peace with himself? Since starting out in 2012, the Londoner has not stopped questioning his place in the arts, his relationship to his musical influences, his own identity and his role in a society still plagued by racism… Following the release of his brilliant debut album Home Again, Kiwanuka was inaugurated as the next big thing for contemporary soul. His thought-provoking soul was blended with Terry Callier-style folk and scents of the seventies. Some even compared him to Bill Withers, Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye! On his second album, Love & Hate, released in 2016, the songwriter explored his rock side without forgetting his gospel and soul roots, and was joined by Danger Mouse in the production studio.
Kiwanuka walks in the footsteps of the artist’s previous records: the lyrics are still politically engaged and the instrumentals just as rich, though he seems more relaxed on this album. Danger Mouse is once again behind the production console, this time adding a new dimension and strength to the sound: we find cinematic soul, larger-than-life gospel, funky wah-wah guitars, sensual strings, big bass, long instrumentals… we could go on! It’s all there right from the opening track You Ain’t The Problem, a real masterpiece of soul. Michael Kiwanuka has never tried to hide his love for Marvin Gaye and What’s Going On (his favourite album of all time) and Trouble Man often come to mind, even if the two men’s voices are fundamentally different. This third work from the 32-year-old Brit reveals an unprecedented density. And each time you listen you notice something new, be it a subtle arrangement, a thoughtful lyric or a thinly disguised instrument. A magnificent album. © Marc Zisman/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:51:11
- Main artists: Michael Kiwanuka
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Polydor Records
- Genre: Soul/Funk/R&B Soul
© 2019 Polydor Limited ℗ 2019 Polydor Limited
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