Today, Glasshaus Presents proudly announces Grammy-winning neo-soul artist Bilal on "Live at Glasshaus," a mid-career retrospective that features acclaimed musical acts Questlove, Common, Robert Glasper, and Burniss Travis.
The live record presents Bilal alongside a preeminent ensemble of industry luminaries to reframe standouts from his classic repertoire.
Out June 14 during Black Music Month, "Live at Glasshaus" sees the artist at his peak, pushing the boundaries of a genre-defying catalog, which includes his famed unreleased sophomore album: "1st Born Second," "Love For Sale," "Airtight's Revenge," and Common's seminal "Like Water for Chocolate," alongside the premiere of "Humility."
About 'Live at Glasshaus'
The album's first single and video is "Something To Hold," originally recorded during the height of the Soulquarian era. Now Bilal takes a raw approach with the live format, capturing his unparalleled talent and highlighting his artistic evolution.
Watch the video right below.
"I felt comfortable to create because I knew I had some of the best motherfuckers in the world playing," shared Bilal regarding the performance. "I like intimate vibes where everyone's drawing off the energy in the room."
"When you're up there making something and giving, with the people up there listening and receiving, it creates this circular motion of energy, it's a timeless moment," he continued.
Jarrett Wetherell, Glasshaus Presents founder and the upcoming album's producer, echoed Bilal's enthusiasm on the "historic evening," saying, "The audience was floored. So many masters creating in an intimate space together makes for a special production."
"We're honored to serve Bilal, an artist in the truest sense," he added.
Other Featured Songs on Bilal's 'Live at Glasshaus'
Mirroring the monumental set that night is its equally shimmering lineup of nine tracks that stretched into fresh shapes and split up by interludes from Questlove and Common, whom Bilal affectionately refers to as his "big brother" on stage.
Although expected hits like "Soul Sista" and "Sometimes" took center stage, the inclusion of two tracks from Bilal's lost early 2000s masterpiece and now-beloved "Love For Sale" record is what made the performance even more special.
Of the artist, Questlove said: "Bilal is one of the most pure, honest performance artists of this generation. Truly fearless and I consider it an honor to be allowed to create art with him."
"He is a true singer's singer--I mean ask Beyoncé, Jay Z, J Dilla, Erykah Badu, Robert Glasper, Pharrell Williams, Solange, [and] Terrence Blanchard. All the mavericks utilized his gifts and acknowledged his supreme craft... He has changed my standard for singing!"
Common shares this sentiment, saying, "His genius lies in being able to deliver in so many different spaces... This dude is somebody that will go down as one of the greatest."
