Negro Swan

by Blood Orange

Negro Swan cover art

Dev Hynes constructs an incredibly lush, warmly produced exploration of Black depression, queer identity, and the ongoing search for hope. Featuring spoken-word interludes from transgender activist Janet Mock, the album leans heavily into gorgeous, acoustic-driven R&B, fretless bass, and hazy synthesizer pop. The highly collaborative project serves as a deeply comforting, healing balm regarding the anxieties of marginalized existence.

Genres

  • Alternative R&B
  • Sophisti-Pop

Tracklist

  1. Orlando
  2. Saint
  3. Take Your Time
  4. Hope
  5. Jewelry
  6. Family
  7. Charcoal Baby
  8. Vulture Baby
  9. Chewing Gum
  10. Holy Will
  11. Dagenham Dream
  12. Nappy Wonder
  13. Runnin’
  14. Out Of Your League
  15. Minetta Creek
  16. Smoke