Lost Tribe Music Unveils The Joy of Expression Album
Lost Tribe Music drops their boldest project yet, The Joy of Expression, a 10-track jazzhop and lo-fi fusion album inspired by the neo-expressionist art movement and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Released through Good Vibes Only Records, this experimental masterpiece encourages fearless artistic risk-taking and pure creative fun. With tracks ranging from dark modal jazz to soulful R&B grooves, it’s a must-listen for lo-fi and jazzhop fans. Huge thanks to Good Vibes Only for backing this vision!
A Basquiat-Inspired Fusion
The Joy of Expression channels Basquiat’s raw, vibrant energy, blending experimental jazzhop with lo-fi textures. Lost Tribe Music’s most daring compositions invite listeners to embrace the thrill of unfiltered artistry, making every track a celebration of creative freedom.
Track-by-Track Breakdown
1. Exu: A dark modal jazz piece with hard-hitting boom bap drums and a killer upright bass groove. The lead guitar navigates the changes, evoking seedy New York City nights.
2. Graffiti Crocodile: An upbeat jazz fusion tune with a hip hop groove. Guitar and sax interplay switches between movements, capturing New York’s vibrant art scene.
3. The Upper Room: A dark modal jazz piece with an experimental B section. Synth and guitar leads paint a New York art gallery’s experimental wall.
4. Bird On Wire: An upbeat, experimental jazz fusion piece with sax, guitar, and synth leads. Fusion drums and shifting movements pay tribute to Steely Dan and Robin Ford.
5. Brevity Is The Point: A groovy hip hop piece with a killer bassline and jazzy piano chords. Lead guitar sets a New York-inspired jazzhop scene, quoting Basquiat.
6. Adieu: A boom bap beat with a jazzy chord progression and guitar lead, ending with a piano solo. It’s all about enjoying the art-making process.
7. Attracting Butterflies: A jazz fusion hip hop beat with guitar and sax leads, featuring a key change. It celebrates the synergy of art and nature.
8. Last Chance Flex: A late-night jazz R&B groove with guitar and flute leads, featuring a big guitar solo. It’s about trusting instincts to finish and share art.
9. Hawaiian Moon: A cocktail lounge jazz piece with piano lead, light groove, and upright bass. Electric and acoustic guitars solo, evoking a Hawaiian beach at night.
10. Slow Living: A sax-led, ‘90s Ibiza-style chill-out track with a hip hop groove, bassline, and bongos. It’s about embracing a slow, art-filled life.
A New Chapter in Expression
Following their cinematic triumph, Paper House, Lost Tribe Music pushes boundaries with The Joy of Expression. This album is a fearless leap into experimental artistry.
Good Vibes Only Records: Bold Support
Released with Good Vibes Only Records, The Joy of Expression thrives thanks to their support for Lost Tribe Music’s daring vision. A massive shoutout to the label!
Listen to The Joy of Expression
Out now on all platforms, The Joy of Expression is your experimental jazzhop journey. Stream the full album and explore the YouTube videos for tracks 1–8!
Let The Joy of Expression by Lost Tribe Music be your fearless lo-fi vibe this season.