![]() I don’t think people are going to see this coming, but I think they’re going to love it. That’s the thing-I always want to stay unpredictable. And so I just want them to accept the direction that I’m going in. I’m kind of challenging my fans, because a lot of times artists can be put in the confines of a certain genre, and it can be hard for fans to accept that evolution and growth. How do you think listeners will react to this next phase of your music development? There’s understated jazz, there’s more guitar-prominent songs, but it’s definitely more of an R&B-centric album. We felt the only way to achieve that was to create a fully immersive experience, so I essentially lived at this place, and I think we were able to find that. He floated sensually through the pick-up lines inherent to Details and pulled out all the sexy baby-making vibes during. I wanted a sound that was R&B, but unique to me. Bridges show-stopping voice rang true throughout. It’s like a hotel, a studio, and a dive bar. It’s kind of in a gnarly neighborhood, but on the inside, it’s a beautiful place. ![]() Gold-Diggers is this unassuming little compound in East Hollywood. The new project is titled Gold-Diggers Sound. Anything you can share about how it will sound? I had never shed tears for anyone that I didn’t know, and that moment compelled me to put it out into the world. The crazy thing is, this song was already done, and what really compelled me to release it was George Floyd’s death. And I always just wanted the right time to do it, and the right way to say it. Throughout my career, I’ve been scrutinized for not being political enough. I had been sitting on those lyrics I just didn’t know the right outfit to put them in. This was my contribution to the movement. How did it feel to put it out into the world during this tumultuous time? In May 2020, you released “Sweeter,” featuring Terrace Martin, which is written from the perspective of a Black man facing an untimely death. ![]() In an interview for W’s annual music issue, the musician opens up about the creative process behind Gold-Diggers Sound, dressing for public life after the pandemic, and why he wants to challenge his fans.ĭuring what has been a solitary stretch for so many people, you released a number of collaborations, including “Inside Friend,” featuring John Mayer “All About You,” with Lucky Daye and the EP Texas Sun, with Khruangbin. Paak) Bridges layers ethereal, laid-back instrumentals with honey-sweet lyrics to create a modern romantic anthem for lazy summer afternoons. ![]() His newest project, an R&B album called Gold-Diggers Sound (out July 23rd), explores entirely new territory: In the first single, “Motorbike,” (the video for which debuted May 13th and is directed by Anderson. It was all for the love of R&B and musicianship.Leon Bridges has taken on various musical identities since releasing his first album, the retro soul-inspired Coming Home, in 2015. and waking up with coffee and getting to work at 10 p.m. We would be finishing our tequilas at 10 a.m. “We effortlessly moved from the dance floor to the studio. “I spent two years jamming in what often felt like a musician’s paradise,” Bridges said in a statement. It features appearances from Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, and Ink. The album was executive-produced by Bridges and Ricky Reed, and produced by Reed and Nate Mercereau. Gold-Diggers Sound, Bridges’ third album, dropped earlier this summer. The musicians collaborated for the In Memoriam segment of the evening to pay tribute to those who died in the last year, including Alex Trebek, Cicely Tyson, Larry King, Jessica Walter, Norm Macdonald, and Michael K. The appearance comes a few days after Bridges teamed up with Jon Batiste to perform a powerful rendition of “River,” from Bridges’ 2015 album Coming Home, at the Emmys. ![]() Accompanied by his live band and two back-up singers, Bridges gave a smooth-talking, sultry performance of the track. Leon Bridges appeared on The Late Show to perform his song “Motorbike,” off the singer’s recent album Gold-Digger Sound. ![]()
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