“A profound exploration of heritage & Afrobeat’s excellence.”
GRAMMY®-Nominated Matt B has returned with the sequel to his African-inspired album ‘ALKEBULAN’ (2023). Recorded in London at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and featuring the inimitable Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, ‘ALKEBULAN II’ explores the struggles, losses, and oppression of our ancestors and how these conflicts mirror Matt’s own personal journey in his life and career in the present day. The album offers a harmonious fusion between the rhythmic percussion of traditional African music, the soaring emotions of the orchestra, and deep, introspective narration from the art of spoken word. This musical blend takes the listener on an epic and theatrical voyage of sound and soul as Matt B unravels the layers of adversity and perseverance.
GRAMMY®-Nominated singer & songwriter Matt B has cemented himself as a bona fide talent and a force to be reckoned with. The Chicago native and Los Angeles-based songsmith has built a worldwide fanbase with multiple chart-topping singles and albums. Matt B’s music has garnered media support from the likes of GRAMMY.com, SPIN, 1883 Magazine, Rolling Out, Singersroom, and more. Matt released his hit single ‘Gimme Love’ in 2022, which earned him his very first GRAMMY® nomination.
