Free Nationals

NO RETURNS! First-ever vinyl release of the instrumentals! RSD25 Groove to the sounds of the Free Nationals like never before! Their self-titled album, Free Nationals, is finally getting an exclusive instrumental vinyl release. Fans can experience the full sonic landscape of their signature funk, soul, and R&B fusion with no distractions-just pure, smooth vibes and great music. Pressed on 180g heavyweight black vinyl, this limited edition release offers pristine audio quality that showcases the musicianship and craftsmanship behind the album's beloved soundscapes. Whether you're a fan of their work with Anderson .Paak or just a lover of rhythm and soul, this release is a collector's dream-an essential for DJs, audiophiles, and anyone who craves the instrumental heartbeat of this incredible record. Tracklisting A1/1. Obituaries (Instrumental) A2/2. Beauty & Essex (Instrumental) A3/3. On Sight (Instrumental) B1/4. Shibuya (Instrumental) B2/5. Apartment (Instrumental) B3/6. Gidget (Instrumental) C1/7. RENE (Instrumental) C2/8. Time (Instrumental) C3/9. Cut Me a Break (Instrumental) C4/10. Eternal Light (Instrumental) D1/11. Oslo (Instrumental) D2/12. Lester Diamond (Instrumental) D3/13. The Rivington (Instrumental)

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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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Listen: https://listen.empi.re/274157 About: Free Nationals are back with "Gangsta," their first single since 2020. The GRAMMY Nominated group enlists longtime collaborator Anderson .Paak and A$AP Rocky for the smooth yet ominous track, infused with the funky retro-soul sound that brought the four-piece to prominence. With an accompanying video by renowned director Francois Rousselet, who has worked with The Rolling Stones, Jack White, and Pharrell in the past, Free Nationals give fans a taste of what's to come and reintroduce themselves as the leaders of the funk. Key Marketing/Selling: Free Nationals are a GRAMMY Nominated group First single released since 2020 Features on the track include longtime collaborator Anderson .Paak & A$AP Rocky 45 rpm 7" includes instrumental version of "Gangsta" & includes free 45 adapter "Gangsta" music video had over 2M views in the first week of release Free Nationals are most notably the live band that performs with Anderson .Paak, & will be performing with him at New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 The single release was covered by all major outlets - NME, UPROXX, Hypebeast, COS, FADER, RapRadar Free Nationals have over 6M monthly listeners on Spotify alone Their debut album, Free Nationals, is an evergreen physical title at retail Tracklist: A1/1. Gangsta (feat. A$AP Rocky & Anderson .Paak) B1/2. Gangsta (Instrumental) Socials: Twitter: 16.5k followers IG: 171k followers FB: 35k followers YT: 103k subs / 57.7M views

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Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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Black vinyl pressing About: Best known for being Anderson .Paak's live band The Free Nationals have toured the world meeting countless artists who inspire them. While the amount of all the contemporary musicians who inspire them would take an anthology of box sets, they boiled it down to a handful to include on the album, all of whom lend their talents in spreading the funk. Free Nationals means The first people of America, Indigenous to the land before Columbus came. Staying Indigenous to the funk, The Free Nationals wanted to tribute their inspirations such as Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Herbie Hancock, and Al Green by incorporating musicianship while pioneering musical euphoria for a new generation. The album features friends they've met along their musical journey including the late Mac Miller, Syd, Anderson .Paak, Kali Uchis, T.I., JID, Westside Gunn, Conway, Chronixx, Daniel Caesar, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Kadhja Bonet, MIKNNA, Benny Sings, Callum Connor, T. Nava and Joyce Wrice. This pressing sees the album pressed on 180g Black Vinyl for the first time. Key Selling: o Backing band for GRAMMY Winning artist, Anderson. Paak o Album features: Daniel Caesar, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Kali Uchis, Mac Miller, Syd (of the internet), T.I., JID, Chronixx, Westside Gunn, Conway, Joyce Wrice, and more. o Beauty & Essex single - 73M+ streams on Spotify o TIME single - 80M+ streams on Spotify o On Sight single - 19M+ Streams on Spotify o Eternal Light - 56M streams on Spotify o Shibuya - 14M streams on Spotify o Beauty & Essex Video - 11M Views o Consistently on tour and performing tracks with Anderson .Paak o Artwork by Robert Beatty Key Marketing: o The band has placements on Spotify's Soul Lounge (830k likes) & Morning Rhythm playlists (320k likes) o Digital ad campaign on Instagram, Facebook, Google o Performed on NPR Tiny Desk in 2020 o A documentary focusing on the band was released in 2020 o The band will be performing with Red Hot Chili Peppers on select European dates in summer 2022 o Free Nationals will be supporting the release on social media o Pressed on 180g Black Vinyl for the first time Tracklist: A1/1. Obituaries (feat. Shafiq Husayn) A2/2. Beauty & Essex (w/ Daniel Caesar & Unknown Mortal Orchestra) A3/3. On Sight (w/ JID, Kadhja Bonet, MIKNNA) B1/4. Shibuya (w/ Syd) B2/5. Apartment (feat. Benny Sings) B3/6. Gidget (feat. Anderson .Paak) C1/7. Rene (feat. Callum Connor) C2/8. Time (w/ Kali Uchis & Mac Miller) C3/9. Cut Me A Break (feat T.I.) C4/10. Eternal Light (feat. Chronixx) D1/11. Oslo (feat. Callum Connor & T. Nava) D2/12. Lester Diamond D3/13. The Rivington (feat. Conway, Westside Gunn, Joyce Wrice)

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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
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2xLP: Wide Spine, pressed on Gold Nugget vinyl with spot gloss printing on cover About: Free Nationals are best known as Anderson Paak's live band, until now. Band members Kelsey Gonzalez (Bass), Ron "Tnava" Avant (Keyboard/ Vocoder), Callum Connor (Drums) and José Rios (Guitar) have graced the stage at Coachella, opened for performers such as Beyoncé and completed World Tours alongside J.Cole, Bruno Mars - the list continues. Paying homage to the musical legends that paved the way before them; Free Nationals means The first people of America, Indigenous to the land before Columbus came. Staying Indigenous to the funk, Free Nationals pay tribute to inspirations such as Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Herbie Hancock and Al Green by incorporating musicianship while pioneering musical euphoria for a new generation. Key Selling: Pressed on Gold Nugget Vinyl Spot Gloss printing on cover Features: Anderson .Paak, Mac Miller, Kali Uchis, JID, Chrionixx, Westside Gunn, Conway, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Syd, Benny Sings, T.I and more Tracklist: 1. Obituaries (feat. Shafiq Husayn) 2. Beauty & Essex (feat. Daniel Caesar & Unknown Mortal Orchestra) 3. On Sight (feat. JID, Kadhja Bonet & MIKNNA) 4. Shibuya (feat. Syd) 5. Apartment (feat. Benny Sings) 6. Gidget (feat. Anderson .Paak & T.Nava) 7. RENE (feat. Callum Connor) 8. Time (feat. Mac Miller & Kali Uchis) 9. Cut Me a Break (feat. T.I.) 10. Eternal Light (feat. Chronixx) 11. Oslo (feat. Callum Connor & T.Nava) 12. Lester Diamond 13. The Rivington (feat. Conway, Westside Gunn, Joyce Wrice)

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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.net

CD Free Nationals are best known as Anderson Paak's live band, until now. Band members Kelsey Gonzalez (Bass), Ron "Tnava" Avant (Keyboard/ Vocoder), Callum Connor (Drums) and José Rios (Guitar) have graced the stage at Coachella, opened for performers such as Beyoncé and completed World Tours alongside J.Cole, Bruno Mars - the list continues. Paying homage to the musical legends that paved the way before them; Free Nationals means The first people of America, Indigenous to the land before Columbus came. Staying Indigenous to the funk, Free Nationals pay tribute to inspirations such as Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, Herbie Hancock and Al Green by incorporating musicianship while pioneering musical euphoria for a new generation. Features: Anderson .Paak, Mac Miller, Kali Uchis, JID, Chrionixx, Westside Gunn, Conway, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Syd, Benny Sings, T.I and more Tracklist: 1. Obituaries (feat. Shafiq Husayn) 2. Beauty & Essex (feat. Daniel Caesar & Unknown Mortal Orchestra) 3. On Sight (feat. JID, Kadhja Bonet & MIKNNA) 4. Shibuya (feat. Syd) 5. Apartment (feat. Benny Sings) 6. Gidget (feat. Anderson .Paak & T.Nava) 7. RENE (feat. Callum Connor) 8. Time (feat. Mac Miller & Kali Uchis) 9. Cut Me a Break (feat. T.I.) 10. Eternal Light (feat. Chronixx) 11. Oslo (feat. Callum Connor & T.Nava) 12. Lester Diamond 13. The Rivington (feat. Conway, Westside Gunn, Joyce Wrice)

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WAS - Word and Sound Medien GmbH
Liebigstrasse 2-20
DE - 22113 Hamburg
Germany
Contact: gpsr@wordandsound.net