Saul Williams – Leap Life (2-LP Vinyl)
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Saul Williams has always existed at the intersection of poetry, protest, and sonic experimentation, building a body of work since the late 1990s that refuses easy categorization. A decade between solo records only sharpens the anticipation here; Williams has spent those years acting, writing, and creating the Broadway musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me," returning now with something clearly worth the wait.
Leap Life is Saul Williams' first solo album in over 10 years and marks a major return for one of the most influential voices in spoken word and experimental music. Named after Saul's leap year birthday, the project has been carefully sequenced by composer and producer Carlos Niño as a fully immersive, front-to-back listening experience. The album expands Saul's sound into electronic and ambient territories while remaining rooted in spoken word, with rich sound design built from nature recordings, environmental textures, and expansive instrumentation. It also sees Saul step further into the role of producer, drawing influence from Fela Kuti, Black church traditions, and South African electronic music.The record features a standout cast of collaborators including Kamasi Washington, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Moor Mother, Gonjasufi, and Surya Botofasina, alongside material developed with Robert Del Naja (Massive Attack). Released via Big Dada, the album marks a full-circle moment with the label where Saul originally launched his solo career.
Tracklist
Side A
Side B
Side C
Side D
UPC: 5054429211894
Label: Big Dada Records
Release Date: 8.28.26
Format: LP Vinyl