Theo Croker - Dream Manifest (Deluxe) 2025

Исполнитель: Theo Croker
Альбом: Dream Manifest (Deluxe)
Жанр: Jazz, Soul, Hip-Hop, R&B
Год: 2025
Страна: USA
Лейбл: Dom Recs
Формат: FLAC (tracks)
Official DR value: DR7
Разрядность: 24bit / 48kHz Stereo
Размер: 712 MB
Инфо: wiki
Залито на: XFile (3% восстановление)

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GRAMMY-nominated composer, producer, and trumpeter Theo Croker releases two months after the triumphant seventh studio album Dream Manifest the Deluxe version his latest album Dream Manifest. Blending jazz, dance, neo-soul, R&B, and experimental hip-hop, Dream Manifest is a bold sonic statement—balancing deep-rooted tradition with fearless exploration.

Dream Manifest marks a milestone for Theo Croker—an artist whose genre-defying vision has earned him GRAMMY nominations, credits on platinum-selling albums by J. Cole, Ari Lennox, and Common, and countless other accolades. At the heart of the album is collaboration, with an all-star cast including Estelle, Kassa Overall, Tyreek McDole, MAAD, Gary Bartz, Natureboy Flako, Malaya, and D’LEAU—each adding their own distinct energy to the project.

Early singles from the album showcase Croker’s boundary-pushing vision. “High Vibrations,” featuring singer-songwriter Malaya and producer/multi-instrumentalist D’LEAU (J*Davey), pairs sleek trumpet lines with house-inspired production for a bold, genre-blurring statement. The second single, “We Still Wanna Dance,” is an intoxicating blend of neo-soul, electronic grooves, and Croker’s signature trumpet virtuosity—a vibrant celebration of rhythm and movement. “Crystal Waterfalls” takes a more introspective turn, fusing jazz with warped, experimental hip-hop. Shimmering hi-hats, subdued synths, and Croker’s melodic precision create a transcendent soundscape that makes clear: this album defies easy categorization.

A seasoned performer, Theo Croker has brought his bold vision to major stages, including NPR’s Tiny Desk and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Inspired by his grandfather, GRAMMY-winning jazz trumpeter Doc Cheatham, Croker took up the trumpet and later studied at Oberlin Conservatory under the mentorship of Donald Byrd. After graduation, he spent seven years between Shanghai and New York, collaborating across genres and cultures to shape his distinctive sound. His major-label debut, Afrophysicist (Sony Masterworks)—produced by Dee Dee Bridgewater, whom he previously served as musical director for—marked the first milestone in this evolution.

Croker first picked up the trumpet after being inspired by his grandfather, the GRAMMY-winning jazz trumpeter Doc Cheatham, and later attended Oberlin Conservatory, where he was mentored by Donald Byrd. After graduation, he split seven years between Shanghai and New York, immersing himself in diverse musical collaborations that shaped his signature sound. His major label debut album Afrophysicist (Sony Masterworks)—produced with Dee Dee Bridgewater—is a result of these collaborations. On Dream Manifest, Croker continues to honor jazz and funk while seeing how far he can take them through his exploration of other genres.

“[Theo’s music is] timeless and of the moment.” (Wall Street Journal)

“Theo Croker finds a path to jazz greatness on “Dream Manifest” by unlearning the rules of the genre. It’s that eclecticism and adventurous spirit that propels this excellent album, where he lets the full scope of his imagination wander…” (L.A. Times)

"Theo Croker [has] an unmistakable air of chill… That chill is the result of a clear musical approach and determination." (NPR)

Трэклист:

01. prelude 3
02. one pillow
03. 64 joints
04. up frequency (higher)
05. light as a feather
06. high vibrations
07. crystal waterfalls
08. we still wanna dance
09. postlude 3
01. sound(e)scape
02. my friend
03. eyes wide open (noema)
04. beyond
05. mantra (outerlude)

Theo Croker, trumpet, DJ
Idris Frederick, Keyboards, piano
Eric Wheeler,Bass
Miguel Russell, drums
Guests:
Estelle & Kass Jumpsuit
Tyreek McDole
MAAD
Gary Bartz & Natureboy Flako
Malaya & D’LEAU

Dynamic Range Meter