Dance, No One's Watching is an ode to the sacred, yet joyous act of dancing, an album that musically guides you through a night out in the city, from the opening of possibilities as a new evening spans out ahead, to dawn's final hours as the night comes to a close.
Written during a blistering 2023 which saw Ezra Collective tour the world, and become the first jazz act to win the Mercury Prize, Dance, No One's Watching is a documentation of the many dancefloors they encountered. From London to Chicago, Lagos to Sydney, dance and rhythm connect us. These songs are a testament to that spirit.
The album was recorded at Abbey Road studios, where the band was surprised by a group of close friends and family, turning the sessions into a live communal celebration of love, music, and dancing.
Dance, No One's Watching is a record that speaks to the unifying power of dance. Set for release in September 2024, it is a powerful and distinctive addition to a catalogue that continues to blaze a bold new trail in contemporary British music.
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Tracklist:
LP 1:
1. Intro
2. The Herald
3. Palm Wine
4. God Gave Me Feet for Dancing [feat. Yazmin Lacey]
5. Ajala
6. The Traveller
7. N29
LP 2:
1. No One's Watching Me [feat. Olivia Dean]
2. Hear My Cry
3. Shaking Body
4. Expensive
5. Streets is Calling [feat. M.anifest and Moonchild Sanelly]
6. Why I Smile
7. Have Patience
8. Everybody