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Terrace Martin, Arin Ray, And Smino Performed At Jimmy Fallon’s Show

Terrace Martin, Arin Ray, and Smino performed at “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” with a feature. The group sang “This Morning” from Martin’s “Drones” album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qiew0hF7yZs

The troika’s musical setup included two keys, saxophone and drum machine. Hipstery grocery store set the tone for decoration. 

The band’s and cameraman’s co-work turned the stage setup into a whole little world. It almost seems like a music video rather than a live performance.

Another thing to point out is that the crowd or rest of Fallon’s studio is not on the screen. It also adds up to the imagery effect and helps to create the myth around the show.

Terrace Martin Before Performance At Fallon’s

Terrace Martin had also released the new “Drones” album before performing at Fallon’s show. Thirteen songs present a multitude of genres, sounds, and experiments.

“There are touches of R&B, touches of jazz, touches of hip-hop, touches of classical, Cuban music, West African music, house music,” Martin said. “You’re going to hear all elements of Black music within this record. It’s not one element I can leave out if I call myself a true Black artist,” he also added.

Terrace Martin, Arin Ray, And Smino Performed At Jimmy Fallon's Show
Drones cover. Image source: Sounds Of Crenshaw.

“Drones” also features Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, YG, etc. 

Smino On The Rise

Smino also performed with Terrace Martin at Jimmy Fallon’s. He recently received much attention as well. Smino participated in the BET Cypher with Tierra Whack, D-Smoke, and Grip. He then signed with Motown Records.

“Smino is one of the most incredible artists in music,” Motown CEO/chairman Ethiopia Habtemariam said in a statement. “His limitless talent, creative vision, ambition, drive, and authenticity has prepared him for this new chapter.”

The label also tweeted the news and expressed their excitement.

As one can see, “This Morning” performers have been notably great recently. After performing at Jimmy Fallon’s show, more perspectives open for Terrace Martin, Arin Ray, and Smino, as they now have more attention. It’s enticing to see what turn their careers will take.

Written by Nikita Serdiuk

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Terrace Martin Announces “Drones” Album Out Friday, Publishes Trailer With Features

Terrace Martin published the trailer of his new album on Twitter. “Drones” releases this Friday and will also feature a multitude of artists. Those include Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, YG, Ty $, and more.

The trailer begins as a VHS-quality video. It then swings in the middle to a sudden yet stylish part. In the end, VHS also changes to 4K.

 

One song from the album is already out. “Leave Us Be” dropped with the album announcement just a couple of hours ago. It’s a socially aware R&B composition with an instrument-based beat. As a result, the harsh lyrics mix with easy-going production.

 

Below is the full tracklist of the upcoming record:

  1. “Turning Poison Into Medicine”
  2. “Drones” (featuring Kendrick Lamar, Ty Dolla $ign, James Fauntleroy & Snoop Dogg)
  3. “Leave Us Be”
  4. “Work It Out” (featuring Cordae)
  5. “This Morning” (featuring Arin Ray & Smino)
  6. “Tapped” (featuring Channel Tres & Celeste)
  7. “Reflection” (featuring James Fauntleroy)
  8. “Leimert Park”
  9. “Griots of the Crenshaw District” (featuring Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper & Hit-Boy) 
  10. “Evil Eyes” (featuring YG & Malaya)
  11. “Sick of Cryin” (featuring Leon Bridges & D Smoke)
  12. “Don’t Let Go”
  13. “Listen” (featuring James Fauntleroy, Kim Burrell & Robert Glasper)

Martin himself also left a short statement regarding “Drones.” “There are touches of R&B, touches of jazz, touches of hip-hop, touches of classical, Cuban music, West African music, house music,” the musician said.

“You’re going to hear all elements of Black music within this record. It’s not one element I can leave out if I call myself a true Black artist.”

Terrace Martin

Terrace Martin is a musician from Los Angeles, California. In 2015, he was deeply involved in working on Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly. The artist has also been nominated for Grammy three times in the past eight years.

Have you been waiting for new material from Terrace Martin? Are you excited about his new record? Let us know what you think @FMHipHop Instagram and Facebook!

Written by Nikita Serdiuk