• 180 gram black vinyl
Having made a name for himself both live and record collaborating with the likes of Damon Albarn, Keyon Harrold, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, De La Soul, and Gregory Porter, “We da People” marks a new chapter in Harrold’s solo career.
The LP is a positive combination of uplifting messages and improvisational sounds that transcend R&B, jazz, soul, gospel, and funk. The release also sees Harrold bring in a number of estimable guest musicians including Gregory Porter, Charles Ransom II & Crystal ‘Crissy’ Ransom, Jahmal Nichols, Carlos “Scooter” Brown, Tivon Pennicott, Joel Holmes, Brian Owens, and more.
TRACKS & PERSONNEL:
- SIDE A
- A1. I THINK (feat. Gregory Porter)
- Gregory Porter - (lead vocal)
- Crystal ‘Crissy’ Ransom - (background vocal)
- Annaliese Kowert - (violin)
- Kristin Weber - (violin)
- Nicole Neely - (viola)
- Cremaine Booker - (cello)
- Roland Gajate-Garcia - (percussion)
- Andrew Bailie - (electric guitar)
- Ben ‘CarrToons’ Carr - (electric bass guitar)
- Emanuel Harrold - (drums)
- A2. WE DA PEOPLE (feat. Malcolm-Jamal Warner)
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner - (vocal & spoken word)
- Jermaine Holmes - (vocal)
- Dominique Thomas - (percussion)
- Brett Williams - (synth & Rhodes piano)
- Andrew Bailie - (electric guitar & electric bass guitar)
- Emanuel Harrold - (drums)
- A3. SEE (feat. Shareef Keyes)
- Shareef Keyes - (vocal)
- Carlos Brown Jr. - (alto saxophone)
- Andrew Bailie - (electric guitar & electric bass guitar)
- Emanuel Harrold - (drums, percussion, keys & pads)
- A4. BRIGHTER DAY
- Crystal ‘Crissy’ Ransom - (lead vocal & background vocal)
- Charles Ransom II - (background vocal)
- Tivon Pennicott - (flute)
- Joel Holmes - (keys)
- Brian Cockerham - (electric bass guitar)
- Emanuel Harrold - (drums, percussion, string pads & synths)
- SIDE B
- B1. FIGHT HARDER (feat. Keyon Harrold)
- Keyon Harrold - (trumpet & flugelhorn)
- Crystal ‘Crissy’ Ransom & Charles Ransom II - (background vocal)
- Dominique Thomas - (percussion)
- Andrew Bailie - (electric guitar)
- Jahmal Nichols - (upright bass & electric bass guitar)
- Emanuel Harrold - (drums, pads & FX)
- B2. GOOD WORD (feat. Saunders Sermons II)
- Saunders Sermon II - (lead vocal & trombone)
- Chip Crawford - (keys)
- Dominique Thomas - (percussion)
- Andrew Bailie - (electric guitar)
- Jahmal Nichols - (upright bass)
- Emanuel Harrold - (drums & percussion)
- B3. SHINE LIGHT
- Crystal ‘Crissy’ Ransom & Charles Ransom II - (lead & background vocal)
- Jermon Harrold - (keys)
- Dominique Thomas - (percussion)
- Jahmal Nichols - (electric bass guitar)
- Emanuel Harrold - (drums)
- B4. MR. BREW (Instrumental)
- Carlos Brown Jr. - (alto saxophone)
- Andrew Bailie - (electric guitar & electric bass guitar)
- Emanuel Harrold - (drums, percussion, keys & pads