''Next'' is an album by
Soulive
Soulive is a funk/jazz trio that originated in Woodstock, New York, and is known for its solos and catchy, upbeat songs. The band consists of Eric Krasno (guitar), Alan Evans (drums) and Neal Evans (Hammond B3 organ, bass keys, clavinet). Althoug ...
that was released on March 12, 2002. It was produced by
Jeff Krasno.
''Next'' brought a new chapter into the history of Soulive, and it marked the first time that the band toured as a quartet (with saxophonist
Sam Kininger). Next built upon the success of the previous year's release, Doin' Something, with heavy driving beats and harmonized melodies. Next mirrored the great organ/guitar/sax era of the 60's, and built upon that 60's feel with reminiscent songs like "Tuesday Night's Squad" and "Alkime". Next also depicted a substantial hip-hop influence with rappers like
Black Thought
Tariq Luqmaan Trotter (born October 3, 1973), better known as Black Thought, is an American rapper, actor and the lead MC of the Philadelphia-based hip hop group the Roots, which he co-founded with drummer Questlove (Ahmir Thompson). Regarded ...
, featured on "Clap!", and
Talib Kweli
Talib Kweli Greene (; born October 3, 1975) is an American rapper. He earned recognition early on through his collaboration with fellow Brooklyn rapper Mos Def in 1997, when they formed the group Black Star. Kweli's musical career continued with ...
, featured on "Bridge to 'Bama (Hi Tek Remix)".
Dave Matthews was also a guest on the track "Joyful Girl".
Track listing
#"Tuesday Night's Squad" – 7:23
#"Flurries" – 5:55
#"Liquid" – 6:38
#"Joyful Girl" (featuring
Dave Matthews) – 6:16
#"Kalen" – 7:39
#"Clap!" (featuring
Black Thought
Tariq Luqmaan Trotter (born October 3, 1973), better known as Black Thought, is an American rapper, actor and the lead MC of the Philadelphia-based hip hop group the Roots, which he co-founded with drummer Questlove (Ahmir Thompson). Regarded ...
) – 5:21
#"Interlude" – 1:10
#"Ne-Ne" – 8:06
#"I Don't Know" (featuring
Amel Larrieux
Amel Eliza Larrieux (née Stowell; born March 8, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter and keyboardist. Larrieux rose to fame in the mid-1990s as a founding member of the duo Groove Theory along with Bryce Wilson. After leaving the group in 199 ...
) – 5:09
#"Whatever It Is" – 4:30
#"Alkime" – 7:01
#"E.D. Hambone" – 5:05
#"Bridge to 'Bama (Hi Tek Remix)" (featuring
Talib Kweli
Talib Kweli Greene (; born October 3, 1975) is an American rapper. He earned recognition early on through his collaboration with fellow Brooklyn rapper Mos Def in 1997, when they formed the group Black Star. Kweli's musical career continued with ...
) – 4:36
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2002 albums
Blue Note Records albums
Soulive albums