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Robert Glasper
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Artist
The pianist Robert Glasper from Houston studied in New York and played both in jazz groups and with hip-hop and R&B artists. He names Herbie Hancock and the producer J Dilla as major influences. With the Robert Glasper Experiment he made Black Radio in 2012, with guest singers such as Erykah Badu, Lalah Hathaway and Yasiin Bey. The album won the Grammy for best R&B album. Glasper played on To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar. He shows that jazz, hip-hop and soul are one musical language for his generation.
Listening
Listening tip. Hear how the piano and the beat take turns beneath the vocals.
Afro Blue · Robert Glasper, 2012- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Robert Glasper Experiment, 2012
Gonna Be Alright (F.T.B.) (met Ledisi) · Robert Glasper Experiment, 2012
Discography
Studio albums
- 2002Brothrhood
- 2005Canvas
- 2007In My Element
- 2009Double Booked
- 2019Fuck Yo Feelings
- 2020The Photograph (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (soundtrack)
- 2021Run the World| Season 1 (Music from the STARZ Original Series) (soundtrack)
- 2022Black Radio III
- 2023In December
- 2023Run The World: Season 2 (Music from the STARZ Original Series) (soundtrack)
- 2024Code Derivation
- 2024Keys to the City Volume One
- 2024Let Go
Other work
- 2012Black Radio
- 2016ArtScience
In School of Rock
The chapters, maps and magazine stories of School of Rock are currently available in Dutch only.
- Jazz MapNL Map
- After Hours: Session 4NL Reader