They Sleep, We Grind (for Badu) (Official Video)
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They Sleep, We Grind (for Badu) (Official Video)
Globally acclaimed jazz visionary José James unveils his next single, "They Sleep, We Grind (For Badu)", a hypnotic, groove-drenched odyssey inspired by the queen of neo-soul, Erykah Badu. Anchored by a pulsing bassline and a sparse, almost haunting beat, the track is as much a meditation as it is a battle cry and nod to 70s music and kung fu influences. This isn’t just a song; it’s an anthem for the artists and dreamers grinding in the shadows, waiting for their moment to step into the light.
José James - vocals
BIGYUKI - keys, synths
Kyle Miles - bass
Jharis Yokley - drums
Directed by Joseph DiGiovanna and José James
Executive producers: Talia Billig, José James
Video Production, Camera, Editor: Joseph DiGiovanna
Produced by José James
Recorded and mixed by Ariel Shafir at Dreamland Studios, Hurley, NY
Mastered and pressed to vinyl by Frank Arkwright, Abbey Road Studios, London, UK
© 2025 Rainbow Blonde Records
