Jill Scott's "Calls" is a highlight, offering a nostalgic look at modern communication, while Brandy's "What Are We Doing" offers a vulnerable R&B slow-burner.
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Black Radio 2 (Deluxe) cemented Robert Glasper’s status as a musical bridge-builder. By bringing elite jazz instrumentalists into the urban mainstream, the album proved that commercial R&B and hip-hop could benefit from the spontaneity and depth of live jazz instrumentation. It inspired a new wave of crossover projects throughout the 2010s and 2020s, heavily influencing artists like Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, and Kendrick Lamar (with whom Glasper later collaborated on To Pimp a Butterfly ).
In the Deluxe Edition, the band pushes their studio chemistry even further. They craft a lush, late-night atmosphere where jazz chords elevate radio-ready R&B hooks. It is an album that feels simultaneously sophisticated enough for a jazz club and accessible enough for urban radio. Star-Studded Collaborations
