It Is What It Is

by Thundercat

It Is What It Is cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 3 April 2020
  • Label: Brainfeeder
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 37:37
  • Community rating: 3.45/5 from 11 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Stephen Bruner navigates the sudden death of his close friend Mac Miller through this remarkably balanced blend of virtuosic jazz-funk and cosmic neo-soul. The record oscillates between his signature absurd humor and moments of devastating sincerity regarding grief and existential uncertainty. Featuring production from Flying Lotus and collaborations with Childish Gambino, it won the Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album.

Genres

Descriptors: bassy, fusion, funky, vocal, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Lost In Space / Great Scott / 22-26 (1:22)
  2. Innerstellar Love (2:41)
  3. I Love Louis Cole (3:24)
  4. Black Qualls (3:09)
  5. Miguel's Happy Dance (2:11)
  6. How Sway (1:14)
  7. Funny Thing (1:56)
  8. Overseas (1:28)
  9. Dragonball Durag (3:01)
  10. How I Feel (1:08)
  11. King Of The Hill (2:51)
  12. Unrequited Love (3:14)
  13. Fair Chance (3:57)
  14. Existential Dread (0:51)
  15. It Is What It Is (5:02)

Credits

  • Thundercat - primary artist
  • Louis Cole - featuring
  • Steve Arrington - featuring
  • Steve Lacy - featuring
  • Zack Fox - featuring
  • Lil B - featuring
  • Ty$ - featuring
  • Pedro Martins - featuring

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