Dance, No One’s Watching

Description

‘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 dance floors 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. It is a powerful and distinctive addition to a catalogue that continues to blaze a bold new trail in contemporary British music.

Tracklisting

Disc 1
1. Intro – Ezra Collective (1.22)
2. The Herald – Ezra Collective (3.35)
3. Palm Wine – Ezra Collective (5.38)
4. God Gave Me Feet for Dancing (Feat. Yasmin Lacey) – Ezra Collective (3.59)
5. Ajala – Ezra Collective (4.14)
6. The Traveller – Ezra Collective (1.55)
7. N29 – Ezra Collective (3.22)
Disc 2
1. No One’s Watching Me (Feat. Olivia Dean) – Ezra Collective (5.01)
2. Hear My Cry – Ezra Collective (3.31)
3. Shaking Body – Ezra Collective (3.12)
4. Expensive – Ezra Collective (6.11)
5. Streets Is Calling (Feat. M.anifest & Moonchild Sanelly) – Ezra Collective (2.33)
6. Why I Smile – Ezra Collective (5.49)
7. Have Patience – Ezra Collective (2.00)
8. Everybody – Ezra Collective (5.14)