Makaya McCraven - Universal Beings

Released in 2018, Universal Beings is a groundbreaking double album by jazz drummer and producer Makaya McCraven, blending live improvisation with modern beat-making techniques.

Recorded in four cities—New York, Chicago, London, and Los Angeles—the album features a stellar lineup of contemporary jazz musicians, including Shabaka Hutchings and Nubya Garcia. McCraven’s unique approach fuses spiritual jazz, hip-hop rhythms, and electronic textures, creating an organic yet futuristic sound. This vinyl edition captures the warmth and raw energy of the sessions, making it a must-have for fans of experimental jazz and forward-thinking groove.