José James - 38th and Chicago (Official Audio)
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José James - 38th and Chicago (Official Audio)
José James presents 38th & Chicago: a powerful, innovative and dance floor ready Afro-Latin soul classic. From the first notes of its ear worm bass line to its lush layered vocals, the song is a musical love letter to his hero Marvin Gaye. Like Gaye, James combines protest with party, expressing his outrage and heartbreak surrounding the murder of George Floyd. Despite its infectious beat and hook, the lyrics comprise a stunning/wrenching protest anthem. Its title references the intersection where George Floyd was murdered, just blocks from where James grew up.
Music and Lyrics by José James
Produced by José James
Published by: José James Music (SESAC)
José James - vocals
Chad Selph - keys
David Ginyard - bass
Marcus Machado - guitar
Jharis Yokley - drums
Pedrito Martinez - congas, percussion
Produced by José James
Mixed by Pete Min at Lucy's Meat Market, LA
Mastered by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios, London
Recorded by Ariel Shafir at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock
Copyright Rainbow Blonde Records 2023
