Free Nationals Release Debut Album
The Free Nationals have gained notoriety as Anderson .Paak’s live band, but now they’ve struck out with an album of their own. The group, anchored by bassist Kelsey Gonzalez, tapped .Paak for their debut with other contributions by the late Mac Miller, Daniel Caeser, Kali Uchis, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and more.
“3 years in the making and now it’s finally out,” Gonzalez wrote on his Instagram page. “I can’t be more proud of my brothers Free Nationals for making such a timeless album. So much love and respect to all the incredible artists that were a part of this. Hope you guys enjoy.”
Gonzalez lays down soulful grooves with a vintage vibe. Check out his sound in this video for “Beauty & Essex” featuring Daniel Caesar and Unknown Mortal Orchestra:
Free Nationals is available now on CD and as a digital download (iTunes and Amazon MP3).
Free Nationals Track List:
- Obituaries (Feat. Shafiq Husayn)
- Beauty & Essex (W/ Daniel Caesar & Unknown Mortal Orchestra)
- On Sight (W/ Jid, Kadhja Bonet, Miknna)
- Shibuya (W/ Syd)
- Apartment (Feat. Benny Sings)
- Gidget (Feat. Anderson. Paak)
- Rene (Feat. Callum Connor)
- Time (W/ Kali Uchis & Mac Miller)
- Cut Me a
- Break (Feat T.I.)
- Eternal Light (Feat. Chronixx)
- Oslo (Feat. Callum Connor & T. Nava)
- Lester Diamond
- The Rivington (Feat. Conway, Westside Gunn, Joyce Wrice)
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
