ADRIAN YOUNGE presents: SOMETHING ABOUT APRIL III
Adrian Younge’s Something About April III completes his trilogy of psychedelic soul—a stunning sonic adventure that redefines the genre for new generations. A record that fuses the cinematic soul of Black America with the vibrant, psychedelic sounds of Brazil’s past, it serves as a forward-looking homage to musical traditions. Rooted in Younge’s lifelong dedication to analog sound and creative innovation, Something About April III is fueled by his work with legendary Brazilian musicians on Jazz Is Dead, his deep connection to Brazil’s vinyl-digging culture and his profound respect for its musical legacy. To immerse himself fully, Younge spent the past few years studying Portuguese, a commitment that enabled him to write the album's lyrics in the language and deepen his bond with Brazilian culture.
“Something About April III is the album I wanted to make when I created the first album in 2011. However, I didn’t have the musical knowhow and experience to create the sound that was buried deep in my soul. Essentially, SAA III is the album that has taken me fifteen years to uncover and fully realize. From a cratediggers’ perspective, it’s the album I’ve been diggin’ for in the deepest crates of my soul. A lost album I finally found. I hope this LP resonates with you as much as it has for me.”
The first single “A Música na Minha Fantasia” was just released today! Check it out now.
A Música Na Minha Fantasia' is one of the first songs I created for SAA III because I needed to start the album with vigor and purpose. It’s a song I love so much because it’s the first time I really heard my psychedelic Adrian Younge sound come to life with authentic Brazilian vocals in Portuguese. Particularly, I like to create the kind of sound that hip hop producers and record collectors scour the world for when looking for that perfect sample. This song is the first time I’m bringing the Adrian Younge version of that sound to Brazil.” - Adrian Younge
