Legalize Being Black

by Native Sun

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Native Sun presents an intimate and introspective dive into the upcoming release, "Never Be King." This acoustic experience features a live string section, with arrangements by Rob Dixon and Krystle Ford and an expanded rhythm section. Recorded Live at the Iconic Vogue Theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana for Indy Jazz Fest 2020.

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released November 24, 2020

Bobby Young - MC
Brandon Meeks - Bass
Richard "Sleepy" Floyd - Drums
Shawn McGowen - Keys
Andrew Howard - Keys
Rob Dixon - Sax, String Arrangements
Krystle Ford-String Arrangements
Allison Victoria - Vocals
Manon Voice - Vocals
Derek Reeves - Violin
Anna Czernik - Violin
Kara Day - Violin
Sarah Page - Violin
Kathy Hershberger - Viola
Colette Abel - Viola
Yoonhae Swanson - Cello
Anna Thompson-Danilova - Cello

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Native Sun Indianapolis, Indiana

Native Sun envisions traditional hip hop elements (compelling lyricism, dusty samples, dope beats) paired with the versatility of live instrumentation to create a new sound. B Meeks (bass), Sleepy (drums) and B Young (emcee) intertwine gospel, rock, electronic, jazz and soul within the context of hip hop. This solid foundation in live music (vs produced beats) sets Native Sun apart from others. ... more

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