Exactly six years after the release of their previous album, Thundercat releases Distracted , their fifth studio album to date , on 〈Brainfeeder〉.
The album features an unreleased collaboration with close friend MacMiller, who tragically passed away in 2018, as well as a star-studded lineup of artists spanning eras and genres, including A$AP Rocky, Lil Yachty, Tame Impala, Willow, and Channel Tres.
At the heart of the album is a close collaboration with renowned producer GregKastel, who becomes Thundercat's new creative partner. Working with him, who is known for his work with iconic artists such as Adele, Paul McCartney, Sia, Beyoncé, and Beck, the album is more refined than ever before, while retaining Thundercat's signature freedom and playfulness.
In addition,Brainfeeder founder and close friend Flying Lotus, Kenneth Blume, also known as Kenny Beatz, who garnered attention for producing G.R.I.Z's latest album last year, and the brilliant D'Addario brothers' The Lemon Twigs also contributed to the production. While bringing together a diverse array of talents, the album as a whole clearly reflects "present-day Thundercat."
The album features many artists who share Thundercat's sensibilities andcreative vision. Willow layers ethereal vocals on "ThunderWave," while Channel Tres creates a lighthearted groove on "This Thing We Call Love." A$AP Rocky, who recently made headlines for his appearance on Saturday Night Live, also appears on the epic "Funny Friends," and a collaboration with Tame Impala, "No More Lies," is also included.
The album artwork was created by Grammy-nominated photographer Neil Craig, who has also worked with Lana Del Rey and Tame Impala.
It's okay to be confused. It's okay to be tired. Even in a"distracted" state, beautiful things can emerge. In an era where opinions and public statements are constantly demanded, Thundercat offers a quieter, yet more essential message.
The album features an unreleased collaboration with close friend Mac
At the heart of the album is a close collaboration with renowned producer Greg
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The album features many artists who share Thundercat's sensibilities and
The album artwork was created by Grammy-
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