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new music: bilal brings the jazz, soul, and funk, with his new album – ‘in another life’

By Sound Check
July 2, 2015

Bilal has released his new album! The 12-track collection, titled ‘In Another Life’ and produced by Ghostface Killah collaborator Adrian Younge, is a soulful blend of jazz and funk; and features rappers Big K.R.I.T and Kendrick Lamar. The jazzman has been working closely with Lamar. Known by most for his contributions to the Neo-Soul music movement, Bilal’s feature work on Kendrick Lamar’s acclaimed ‘How To Pimp A Butterfly’ album has opened the Philly native to a new generation of listeners. Stream Bilal’s new album here and check out his brand new video below – ‘Money Over Love’ (feat. Kendrick Lamar).

By Alexander Aplerku, AFROPUNK Contributor

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‘In Another Life’ Track-List
1. Sirens 
2. Star Now
3. Open up the Door
4. I Really Don’t Care
5. Pleasure Toy ft. Big K.R.I.T.
5. Satellites
7. Lunatic
8. Money Over Lover ft. Kendrick Lamar
9. Love Child
10. Holding It Back ft. Kimbra
11. Spiraling
12. Bury Me Next to You
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Upcoming Tour Dates
July 1 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
July 2 – Baltimore, MD – Jazzy Summer Nights @ Horse Shoe Casino
July 3 – Alexandria, VA – Birchmere
July 4 – New Orleans, CA – Essence Festival
July 18 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage Theater
July 21 – London, UK – Under The Bridge
July 23 – Dublin, Ireland – The Sugar Club
July 28 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – North Sea Jazz Club
July 30 – Paris, France – New Morning
July 31 – Stockholm, Sweden – Club Fasching
September 12 – Detroit, MI – Detroit Opera House

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Words by Sound Check

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