El Michels Affair have introduced a brand new album, and the Brooklyn-based soul group tapped none apart from Clairo to seem on the lead single, “Anticipate.” It’s the primary preview of 24 Hr Sports activities earlier than it comes out September 5 on Massive Crown. Give the brand new track a hear beneath.
El Michels Affair and Clairo determined to get again into the studio after working collectively on her 2024 album Appeal. She’s not the one musical visitor on the brand new LP both. Rounding out the checklist of featured artists on El Michels Affair’s fifth studio album are Norah Jones, Shintaro Sakamoto, Dave Man, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Florence Adooni, and some others.
In writing and composing 24 Hr Sports activities, El Michels Affair had been impressed by the style and graphic design of ‘80s and ‘90s Sports activities Illustrated magazines, MF DOOM’s Particular Herbs collection, and gospel music within the type of Pastor T.L. Barrett. It follows their 2023 studio album Wonderful Recreation, wherein El Michels Affair partnered with Black Considered the Roots for a collaborative effort.
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El Michels Affair: 24 HR Sports activities
24 Hr Sports activities:
01 El Michels Affair: “Drumline”
02 The Michels affair / Rogê: “Magic”
03 El Michels Affair: “24 Hr Sports activities Theme No. 1”
04 El Michels Affair / Florence Adooni: “Say Goodbye”
05 El Michels Affair / Dave Man: “Oakley’s Automobile Wash”
06 El Michels Affair / Clairo: “Anticipate”
07 El Michels Affair: “Eastside”
08 El Michels Affair: “Clear the Line”
09 El Michels Affair: “Cortex”
10 El Michels Affair: “Shining”
11 El Michels Affair: “24 Hr Sports activities Theme No. 2”
12 El Michels Affair / Shintaro Sakamoto: “Indifference”
13 El Michels Affair / Norah Jones: “Carry Me Away”
14 El Michels Affair / Rahsaan Roland Kirk: “Take My Hand”
15 El Michels Affair: “Open Season”
16 El Michels Affair: “Victory Lap”
