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"[Smith's] unique approach to rhythms and drum execution blends various musical elements, smooth as coffee and cream. … The chops on display are highly diversified, and as for his music, it’s a warm and wonderful combination of all these genres."
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So many good sounds here. Lalah with "Automatic", the wonderful harmony of saje, Lionel Loueke..good grooves and moods.
Favorite track: COUGH DROP (feat. Kiefer, CARRTOONS).
1. NOW (feat. Josh Johnson)
composed and arranged by Nate Smith
Josh Johnson: saxophone
Nate Smith: drums, all other instruments
2. UNDEFEATED (feat. JSWISS, Marquis Hill)
written by Nate Smith and JSWISS
JSWISS: vocals
Marquis Hill: trumpet
Nate Smith: drums, keyboards, all other instruments
3. AUTOMATIC (feat. Lalah Hathaway)
written by Brock Walsh and Mark Goldenburg
Lalah Hathaway: vocals
Nate Smith: drums, keys, all other instruments
vocals arranged by Lalah Hathaway
rhythm arrangement by Nate Smith
4. MAGIC DANCE (feat. Lionel Loueke, Michael League)
composed by Nate Smith, Lionel Loueke and Michael
League
Lionel Loueke: guitar, vocals
Michael League: bass
Nate Smith: drums, keys, all other instruments
5. BIG FISH (feat. säje)
composed by Nate Smith and Amanda Taylor
lyrics by Amanda Taylor, Sara Gazarek, and Jeremy Moisson
vocal arrangement by Amanda Taylor with Sara Gazarek, and Erin Bentlage/Johnaye Kendrick
rhythm arrangement by Nate Smith
vocals performed by säje
all other instruments and sounds by Nate Smith
6. COUGH DROP (feat. Kiefer, CARRTOONS)
composed by Kiefer and CARRTOONS
Kiefer: rhodes, synths
CARRTOONS: bass
Nate Smith: drums, keys, all other instruments
7. MOTHER AND SON (feat. Marquis Hill, Ben Williams)
Marquis Hill: trumpet
Ben Williams: bass
Nate Smith: drums, piano, percussion
strings arranged by Nate Smith
Jeannette Jang, Anna Bishop, violins
Kimberly Ryan, viola, Peter Greydanus, cello
8. JUKE JOINT (feat. Jermaine Holmes, Charlie Hunter, DJ Harrison)
composed by Charlie Hunter, DJ Harrison, Nate Smith and Jermaine Holmes
Jermaine Holmes: vocals
DJ Harrison: rhodes
Charlie Hunter: guitar and bass
Nate Smith: drums, all other instruments
9. LAST SIGHT (feat. Josh Johnson)
composed and arranged by Nate Smith
Josh Johnson: saxophone
Nate Smith: all other instruments
10. SUPERMOON
composed by Nate Smith
Nate Smith: all instruments
strings arranged by Nate Smith
Jeannette Jang, Anna Bishop, violins
Kimberly Ryan, viola, Peter Greydanus, cello
PRODUCED BY NATE SMITH for Waterbaby Music Inc
recorded and mixed by Alex De Jong at Spacebomb Studios Richmond, VA
“Cough Drop” recorded by Todd Carder at Bunker Studios, BK
Lalah Hathaway vocals recorded by Phil Beaudreau
mastered by Alex De Turk at Bunker Studios Brooklyn,NY
photo by Orlando Pinder
design and artwork by Sebastian White
Incredible drumming, and the whole band creates some unusual but memorable grooves.
The guitar player also looks like Thomas Dolby's cousin or nephew. imabuddha
London’s Venna has crafted an LP of crisp, richly textured jazz with features from MIKE, Jorja Smith, Leon Tomas, and more. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 15, 2025
Unlike any other. Its feel is both reflective and down to earth, and the compositions are easily differentiated despite their relative shortness. Not only a pleasure to listen to, this album is rhythmically complex, but not in a maddening, hard to process way. Also, very clever album title. ianjworsomething
