Jamila Woods named each song on her sophomore album, Legacy! Legacy!, after a famous black figure. It's a sonic and lyrical tribute to Eartha Kitt, James Baldwin, Sun Ra, Zora Neale Hurston and more. Woods creates introspective music from the perspective of these icons, focusing on how they pushed beyond the assigned margins. The beats range from bluesy rap grooves in 'MUDDY' and electro - funk in 'OCTAVIA' to house in 'BETTY'. Her evocative, passionate vocals flow smoothly with clear intention. Check out 'SONIA' with Nitty Scott's great flow and 'BALDWIN' featuring Nico Segal's horn skills. 'EARTHA' stands out with powerful lyrics, and 'ZORA' is a vibrant track sung from Hurston's imagined view. This album comes as a black double vinyl pressing with a gatefold sleeve and printed inner sleeves. It's from the music label Jagjaguwar in 2019. Reviewed by singing in japanese 05/19.
To enjoy this vinyl album, simply place it on your turntable and gently drop the needle at the start of the track you want to listen to. Make sure your turntable is set up properly and clean before use. When handling the vinyl, hold it by the edges to avoid getting fingerprints on the playing surface, as this can affect the sound quality. After each use, carefully place the vinyl back in its inner sleeve and then in the gatefold sleeve. Store the album in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent warping. If the vinyl gets dirty, you can use a vinyl cleaning brush to gently remove dust and debris. Don't use harsh chemicals or abrasive materials on the vinyl.
