Saint Heron
Saint Heron | |
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Compilation album by Various artists | |
Released | November 11, 2013 |
Recorded | 2013 |
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Length | 47:08 |
Label | Saint Records |
Saint Heron is a compilation album released by Solange Knowles' record label, Saint Records, on November 11, 2013. It features the original recordings of several contemporary R&B artists, including Knowles (who also curated the project), Jhené Aiko, Cassie, BC Kingdom, Jade De LaFleur, Kelela, Kingdom, Petite Noir, Iman Omari, Sampha, India Shawn and Starchild.[1] The intent of the album was to "feature, highlight and align a new movement of contemporary, genre-defying R&B visionaries" and to serve as a "segue into the diverse evolution of these independent artists as they share their voices and words as only they can – through pure, unadulterated music."[2]
Background and release
On May 14, 2013, Solange Knowles revealed that she had launched her own record label named Saint Records, which she would be using to release her third full-length album and future music projects distributed through
Talking about the project's concept for Billboard, Knowles stated: "Honestly everyone I've had on Saint Heron I've been a fan of for awhile now, and have been introduced to their music either from friends or this kind of assembling from across the internet. And really I just kinda wanted to celebrate these awesome, sometimes overlooked, incredibly gifted R&B artists and have them come together and celebrate the art form and the diversity of the art form," expressing her desire to make it a cohesive record while "individually everyone sort of interpreted rhythm and blues in a very different way from artist to artist."[6] To promote the release, Knowles hosted a launch party and trunk show at retail space, showroom, and gallery Opening Ceremony in Soho, New York City.[7] "I really wanted to make a record you can smoke to," Knowles said, while claiming curating the track listing was "definitely a creatively fulfilling experience. All of the artists on this compilation are so extremely talented and are really defying the genre of R&B in their own ways. And the songs are all so unique but still flow together as one body of work. I love how airy and experimental it gets." The track "Indo" also marks Knowles’ first full solo production credit.[8]
Critical reception
Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Rolling Stone | [13] |
Spin | [14] |
Saint Heron received positive reviews from
Anupa Mistry of
Track listing
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Lockup" | BC Kingdom | 4:02 |
2. | "Jaded" | Jade De LaFleur | 3:28 |
3. | "Bank Head" (featuring Kelela) | Kingdom | 4:17 |
4. | "Go All Night" | Kelela | 3:57 |
5. | "Energy" | Iman Omari | 4:01 |
6. | "Beneath the Tree" | Sampha | 3:48 |
7. | "Noirse" (Pional Remix) | Petite Noir | 4:04 |
8. | "Relax" | Starchild | 2:36 |
9. | "Indo" | Cassie | 5:09 |
10. | "I'm Alive" | India Shawn | 2:38 |
11. | "Drinking and Driving" | Jhené Aiko | 3:54 |
12. | "Cash In" | Solange | 5:14 |
Total length: | 47:08 |
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from AllMusic.[19]
- Daniel Aged– mixing
- Jhené Aiko – composer, primary artist
- Tim Anderson – producer
- Ken Barrientos – mixing
- Mikaelin Bluespruce – engineer, mixing
- Jim Caruana – engineer, mixing
- Cassie – primary artist
- Christopher Cummings – composer
- Anthony Daniel – mixing
- Dot da Genius – producer
- Geoff Gibbs – engineer
- Corey Gibson – composer, engineer, vocal producer
- Jade J – composer, primary artist
- Kelela – composer, featured artist, primary artist
- John Roderick Key Jr. – composer, producer
- Kingdom – composer, engineer, mixing, primary artist, producer
- BC Kingdom – primary artist, producer
- Solange Knowles – composer, primary artist, producer
- Lord RAJA – engineer, producer
- Micahfonecheck – vocals
- Prem Midha – engineer, mixing
- Morri$ – producer
- Rashaad Newsome – artwork
- Iman Omari – composer, primary artist, producer
- Petite Noir – composer, primary artist, producer
- Pional – producer, remixing
- Sampha – composer, engineer, mixing, primary artist, producer
- Eric Scoggins – composer
- India Shawn – composer, primary artist, producer
- Jonathan Simone – engineer, mixing, producer
- Starchild & the New Romantic – composer, primary artist, producer
- VHVL – producer
- Rommel Nino Villanueva – engineer, mixing
- Patrick Wimberly – mixing
Charts
Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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US Independent Albums (Billboard)[19] | 39 |
US Top R&B Albums (Billboard)[19] | 35 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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United States | November 11, 2013 | Saint Records | [1][4] |
References
- ^ a b "Saint Heron by Various Artists on iTunes". Apple Inc. 11 November 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ "About Saint Heron". Saint Heron. October 22, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ Nessif, Bruna (May 14, 2013). "Solange Knowles Launches New Record Label, Releases Latest Track Featuring Kendrick Lamar". E!. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Solange Announces R&B Compilation Featuring Cassie, Kelela, Sampha, Jhené Aiko, More". Pitchfork. October 22, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "Saint Records Announces Saint Heron". Saint Heron. October 22, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "Solange Talks 'Saint Heron,' Becoming A Label Owner". Billboard. November 22, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ "Lamborghini Mercy: Solange Releases 'Saint Heron' at OC". Openingceremony.us. November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Solange dishes on her new record label, her upcoming album and more". Popbytes.com. November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ a b "Saint Heron — Metacritic Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
- ^ a b "Solange - Various - Saint Heron". Exclaim!. November 12, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
- ^ a b "Saint Heron - Now Toronto Magazine". Now Toronto. November 21, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
- ^ a b "Various Artists - Saint Heron". Pitchfork. November 18, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ a b "Solange Hijacks the 'Indie R&B' Narrative on Her Great New Comp 'Saint Heron'". Rolling Stone. December 2, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ^ a b "Solange Hijacks the 'Indie R&B' Narrative on Her Great New Comp 'Saint Heron'". Spin. November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Vixen Review: Solange's Compilation CD 'Saint Heron'". Vibe. November 13, 2013. Retrieved November 13, 2013.
- ^ "Album of the Week: Various Artists - 'Saint Heron'". DummyMag. December 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- ^ "R&B's new wave are determined to be more than just eye candy". The Guardian. November 22, 2013. Retrieved November 22, 2013.
- ^ "The 13 Best R&B/Soul Mixtapes & EPs of 2013". Centrictv.com. December 20, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Saint Heron - Various Artists - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on March 14, 2016.
External links
- SaintHeron.com
- Saint Heron at Discogs (list of releases)