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Song of the Day: Theon Cross – Forward Progression II

London's extraordinary tuba player Theon Cross (Sons of Kemet) released an excellent reggae joint Forward Progression II,  the third single from long-awaited sophomore LP Intra-I. The album was produced by Theon and Emre Ramazanoglu from Ill Considered and will be released on 29th October via New Soil Music.

Theon Cross' new album, Intra-I, finds the gifted tuba player and composer creating a sound system powered by breath. This unique record is an uplifting celebration of Black music that, thanks to Cross' pioneering approach, helps to redefine the sonic possibilities of the tuba. Reflecting his own heritage, the young virtuoso melds jazz with dub, hip-hop, soca, grime and other sounds connected to the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Additionally, the record - which features Remi Graves, Shumba Maasai, Afronaut Zu, Ahnansé, Consensus and Oren Marshall - is Cross' first music to include collaborations with guest vocalists, adding a further new dimension.

 

Listen to Theon Cross new single Forward Progression II, from long-awaited sophomore LP Intra-I:

Theon Cross is at the forefront of the thriving London jazz scene. In 2015 he released solo EP Aspirationsand in 2019 followed it with his acclaimed debut solo album, Fyah. In addition to his solo endeavors, Cross is a core member of Mercury-nominated group Sons Of Kemet and has collaborated with Little Simz, Stormzy, Makaya McCraven, Moses Boyd, Nubya Garcia, Kano and others. An incredible live performer who's constantly looking to push boundaries, Cross participated in SXSW Online earlier this year by playing a live set from Abbey Road Studios and, using motion capture technology, as a 3D digital avatar in a VR showcase.

 

Watch the video below of Theon Cross new single Forward Progression II, from long-awaited sophomore LP Intra-I:

Other wicked songs and projects worth checking this week:

 

Matthew Halsall - Harmony with Nature - Live at Hallé St Peter's

Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O - Umkhumbi kaMa

Web Web, Max Herre, Mulatu Astatke - Meskel Flowers - Alternate Version

Nicholas Payton - Hangin' in and Jivin'

Sercan Debelec, Fırat Ağacık, The Kankas - Draco

BADBADNOTGOOD, Arthur Verocai - Love Proceeding

Robert Glasper, D Smoke, Tiffany Gouché - Shine

Poppy Ajudha - Change Your Mind

Substantial, Funky DL - Gift Raps 2.0 - Instrumental

Makaya McCraven - Sunset

Nubya Garcia - Together Is A Beautiful Place To Be - Nala Sinephro Remix

Potatohead People - Bonzai View

Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Marcos Valle - Gotta Love Again - Kaidi Tatham Remix

Chelsea Carmichael - Bone And Soil

Ill Considered - The Lurch

Tenderlonious - Song for My Mother

Robert Walter, Jake Najor - Wet from the Press

The Bamboos - Bad Line - Deluxe Edition Bonus Track

Izo FitzRoy - Thelma & Louise (We're Not Looking Back)

Nas - Big Nas (Original Song from MasterClass)

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