Adrian Younge 'The American Negro'

Multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and co-founder of the Jazz Is Dead label Adrian Younge releases an unapologetic critique detailing the systemic and malevolent psychology that afflicts people of colour.

“The American Negro is the most important creative accomplishment of my life. This project dissects the chemistry behind blind racism, using music as the medium to restore dignity and self-worth to my people"

2LP

A1. Revisionist History

A2. The American Negro

A3. The Black Broadcast

A4. Revolutionize

A5. Double Consciousness 06

A6. Watch The Children

B1. Dying On The Run

B2. Intransigence of The Blind

B3. James Mincey Jr.

B4. Disadvantaged Without A Title

B5. Mama (You Will Make It)

B6. The Black Queen

B7. Margaret Garner

B8. Race Is A Fallacy

C1. Light On The Horizon

C2. A Symphony For Sahara

C3. America Is Listening

C4. The March On America

C5. Paradox of The Positive

C6. The Death March

C7. Black Lives Matter

D1. Rotten Roses

D2. Jim Crow's Dance

D3. Patriotic Portraits

D4. George Stinney Jr.

D5. Sullen Countenance

Triple Gatefold sleeve (incl. postcard)

The American Negro is an unapologetic critique, detailing the systemic & malevolent psychology that afflicts people of color. It should be evident that any examination of black music is an examination of the relationship between black & white America.

This relationship has shaped the cultural evolution of the world and its negative roots run deep into our psyche. With an elaborate orchestral and soulful display, The American Negro re-invents the black native tongue: a politically conscious LP with a prescription to eradicate hate in America.

“The American Negro is the most important creative accomplishment of my life. This project dissects the chemistry behind blind racism, using music as the medium to restore dignity and self-worth to my people"

Adrian Younge is a multi-instrumentalist, film composer and producer with an analog studio and record store in Los Angeles. He is a member of The Midnight Hour and has produced for entertainment greats ranging from Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar and Wu Tang Clan.

He’s composed for television shows such as Marvel’s Luke Cage (with Ali Shaheed Muhammad), and films including Black Dynamite. He owns the boutique record label, Linear Labs, and is co-owner of Jazz Is Dead.

When he’s not working on scores for major studios or networks, he’s making albums that speak to his own artistry.

For The American Negro, Younge not only wrote, but played every instrument of the album’s rhythm section; he also orchestrated a 30-piece orchestra and recorded them in his analog studio.