A perfect first taste of the LP, “The Why” introduces the energetic, pristine and soulful production of the album. Alongside MdCL’s skills on beats, bass-lines, synths and more, fellow LA-dweller nia andrews – who has performed with Janelle Monae and Common – brings earnest, honey-dipped vocals and songwriting chops. Other contributors include strings virtuoso Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (recent collaborator of Flying Lotus), whose stunning arrangements and viola playing create an epic, new school soul vibe; and sought-after players Lil’ John Roberts and Mike Feingold appear on drums and guitar, respectively.
“The Why” is about people being disconnected to the whole reason why we are here and why we are doing what we do, and the need to reconnect with it before everything falls apart”, says MdCL of the song.
“The Why” is available as a free download, two weeks early. The official release on Oct 4th features a nice remix from label-mate Maddslinky (aka Zed Bias), plus the MdCL Club Remix and instrumental and a cappella cuts. If you haven’t signed into receive the below Fatdrop promo, please click the link to check out the remixes and receive upcoming promos from Tru Thoughts.
The ‘Renegades‘ album drops November 15th on Tru Thoughts.
Mark de Clive-Lowe – The Why feat. nia andrews by Tru Thoughts
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