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The Beat

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Download links and information about The Beat by Boney James. This album was released in 2013 and it belongs to Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Latin, Smooth Jazz genres. It contains 10 tracks with total duration of 42:03 minutes.

Artist: Boney James
Release date: 2013
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Latin, Smooth Jazz
Tracks: 10
Duration: 42:03
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Tracks

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No. Title Length
1. Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing 4:56
2. Sunset Boulevard 4:07
3. Missing You 3:37
4. Batucada (The Beat) [feat. Rick Braun] 4:03
5. Maker of Love (feat. Raheem DeVaughn) 3:48
6. Mari’s Song 4:28
7. Powerhouse 4:00
8. The Midas (This Is Why) [feat. The Floacist] 4:03
9. Acalento (Lullaby) 4:04
10. You Can Count On Me 4:57

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The de facto title track to Boney James’ The Beat is a nod to Sergio Mendes’ 1968 version with Brasil 66. The dynamic tenor saxophonist’s 12th album reflects a broadly metropolitan sensibility similar to the Brazilian maestro’s music and popular style. Rippling percussion, soft keyboards, and the album’s sole soprano saxophone appearance help usher in the opening track: a warm interpretation of Stevie Wonder’s “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing.” Charismatic spoken-word artist The Floacist and seductive R&B vocalist Raheem DeVaughn contribute to the evening jams on “The Midas (This Is Why)” and “Maker of Love,” respectively. A highlight is James reuniting with trumpeter and longtime comrade Rick Braun to stretch out with a funky take on “Batucada (The Beat).”