On "No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin," Ndegeocello directly interprets Baldwin's words through a gospel lens, a fitting tribute to the writer's profound spiritual and social influence. The album features guest spots from the Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. and others.
- The album was recorded at Power Station at Berklee NYC, with engineers Joseph P. Moore and David \"Elf\" Blayney.
- The release follows Ndegeocello's 2023 album "The Omnichord Real Book," which won the Grammy Award for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
- This is Ndegeocello's first release on the Blue Note Records label.
Meshell Ndegeocello is a singular artist from Queens, NY, known for a polyglot blend of soul, jazz, funk, and hip-hop. This album finds Ndegeocello continuing their deep engagement with the writings of James Baldwin, a theme first explored on the 2012 release "Pour une Âme Souveraine: 8 Songs for Prince."
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