José James - 38th and Chicago (Official Audio)

Stream 38th & Chicago: José James presents 38th & Chicago: a powerful, innovative and dance floor ready Afro-Latin soul classic. From the first notes of its ear worm bass line to its lush layered vocals, the song is a musical love letter to his hero Marvin Gaye. Like Gaye, James combines protest with party, expressing his outrage and heartbreak surrounding the murder of George Floyd. Despite its infectious beat and hook, the lyrics comprise a stunning/wrenching protest anthem. Its title references the intersection where George Floyd was murdered, just blocks from where James grew up. Music and Lyrics by José James Produced by José James Published by: José James Music (SESAC) José James - vocals Chad Selph - keys David Ginyard - bass Marcus Machado - guitar Pedrito Martinez - congas, percussion Produced by José James Mixed by Pete Min at Lucy’s Meat Market, LA Mastered by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios, London Recorded by Ariel Shafir at Dreamland Studios, Woodstock Copyright Rainbow Blonde Records 2023