BILAL
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GRAMMY Award-winning artist Bilal returns to the spotlight following the success of his two album releases in 2024.
Bilal: Live at Glasshaus is a mid-career retrospective featuring Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, and Burniss Travis. The live record presented Bilal within an ensemble of luminaries to reimagine standouts from his classic repertoire, shining a spotlight on his ever-evolving artistry that asserts, in 2024, he is at the height of his powers, eternally honing his craft and finding new edges in his voice. It is a powerful reminder of Bilal’s dynamic vocal abilities and songwriting mastery.
That was followed with his first album of new music in eight years titled Adjust Brightness, which marks a new chapter for Bilal. The album features 11 brand-new tracks that will take listeners on his most daring musical journey yet. Adjust Brightness represents a bold step forward in Bilal’s already innovative sound, blending his deep love of soul, funk, and jazz with futuristic, electronic, and abstract elements. This album is a giant step forward, as Bilal merges his organic, soulful roots with experimental electronic influences inspired by artists like Aphex Twin and Stereolab. Listeners can expect an immersive sonic experience that defies genre conventions, as Bilal continues to evolve and refine his unique style.
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“By combing soul music with different genres like jazz, hip hop, and reggae, Bilal was able to create a timeless piece of work that is deemed a classic to many” — XPN
“Vocally, Bilal is untethered - there’s nothing he can’t do. The jazz, soul, R&B, and hip-hop communities recognize his genius. Bilal’s mastery doesn’t end with his voice. For “Tell Me,” his performance accentuates the poetry of his lyricism. That’s what makes him exceptional; You’ll never see him perform any song the same way twice.” - NPR Tiny Desk
“The singer hasn’t lost a step; his instrument - the closest thing to Prince’s in its delicate, purposeful fraying of gorgeous falsetto runs - remains breathtaking in action.” - New York Magazine
“An ethereal singer with a shape-shifting R&B profile... A galactic sweep of sound, making genre distinctions feel all the more irrelevant to any conversation” – WRTI, Nate Chinen