It Is What It Is

by Thundercat

It Is What It Is cover art

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

  • Neo-Soul
  • Psychedelic Soul

Tracklist

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