LALAH HATHAWAY gears up for the release of her anticipated eighth studio album, “VANTABLACK“, which is globally available now, via the Hathaway Entertainment/SRG-ILS Group (Virgin Music Group) label imprint. The 16-track masterpiece, features an all-star line-up that includes the likes of; Common, MC Lyte, Rapsody, Michael McDonald, Phonte, Gerald Albright and WILLOW.
Lalah Hathaway comments, “VANTABLACK was always the name of the project. I started reframing how I saw color, in terms of being the blackest I’ve ever been and even though I’m steeped in who I am, it doesn’t exclude the other things that make up the sum of me. Similar to how all the music around me informs the black music that I create. So it’s all a melting pot of all of me.”
The VANTABLACK Era, was introduced to music lovers abroad with the release of the official single, “SO IN LOVE.” The mid-tempo tune is already a certified Billboard R&B Top 20 song as it is currently #18 on the Billboard charts. ‘So In Love’ was written by Philip Beaudreau and I a couple years ago with the intention to pitch it, but we loved it so much and decided to sit with it for a while. I’ve recently added it to my show and it’s one of the most beloved pieces that we perform.” ‘So In Love’ has such a vibe and like a lot of the work i do, it explores some of the more non traditional ideas about love, and self love. The video does this on a grand scale!”, she adds.
The next early-offerings from “VANTABLACK” included the up-tempo and already fan-favorite song, “I AM“. “I Am, I think people will be delighted to hear me with some tempo! I’m always trying to figure out how to apply these lush tones over dance music! How can i be featured on the subwoofer in your G Wagon? This is a 4 on the floor full of positive affirmation…I think i may have cracked the code!,” shares Lalah. The third song to be released from the album was the sensual, “MOOD FOR YOU” featuring MC Lyte.
Lalah Hathaway just announced the upcoming VANTABLACK TOUR national tour, coming to a city near you. For additional information and tour dates, visit www.LalahHathaway.com.
“VANTABLACK” by LALAH HATHAWAY (Tracklist):
1. BLACK. (featuring Rapsody & Common)
2. No Lie (featuring Michael McDonald)
3. Mood For You (featuring MC Lyte)
4. You Don’t Know (featuring Phonte)
5. Vantablack
6. Returning
7. So In Love
8. I Am
9. The Machine
10. Myth of Being
11. Higher
12. The Energy
13. #BITMFW
14. Clearly
15.Lower (featuring Gerald Albright)
16. Tunnels (featuring WILLOW)
(VIDEO LINK) “SO IN LOVE” by LALAH HATHAWAY
(AVAILABLE FRIDAY, JUNE 14th) – “VANTABLACK” by LALAH HATHAWAY
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