In the wake of the new album “Black Radio III,” Robert Glasper sat down with Trevor Noah for an interview. The famous pianist also performed the “Heaven’s Here” song from his new album.
Noah and Glasper talked about many things. You can watch the full video here, while below are the most exciting conversation insights.
Robert Glasper’s Influences
Robert Glasper’s musical background goes all the way into his childhood. “My mother was a singer,” the pianist explained to the host. So it’s like I was just in those [creative] slots with real people for so long.”
The musician concluded with a question to Noah, “so I can tap into that, you know what I mean?”
Glasper also went to school, studying jazz and partly classical music. The solid classical background allows him to perform within various styles and “choose” genres for his new records.
Working With Kendrick Lamar On “To Pimp A Butterfly”
Initially, Glasper planned to record only one of “To Pimp A Butterfly” songs. However, things turned out differently in the end.
“My friend Terrace Martin called me,” Robert Glasper explained. “He’s like, “I’m at Dr. Dre’s studio with Kendrick. Come now.”
Once Glasper came over to the studio, he presented the initial recording for Kendrick’s new album. However, Lamar got stunned to the point of “whoa, whoa, whoa” and immediately invited the pianist for a plethora of recordings. In the end, Glasper participated in the production of nine to ten “To Pimp A Butterfly” songs.
Robert Glasper And Church
Turns out, Glasper also played his shows for different kinds of churches. He now performs around various chapels while going there “a lot” as a kid and “for no reason.”
“I played for Seventh-day Adventist church,” the musician told Noah. “I played for a Catholic church early Sunday morning, [performing] hymns and hymnals. Also, the priest was a jazz fan.”
Watch Robert Glasper Performing “Heaven’s Here” In The Video Below:
