27 July 2012

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Miguel doesn't appear to be done with "art chic." Earlier this year, the singer, songwriter, and producer behind the promising neo-soul of late-2010 debut album All I Want Is You made ambitiously good on that promise with a string of three free EPs. Now, the Los Angeles-born artist has revealed he will be releasing sophomore album Kaleidoscope Dreams in three parts, starting with two new digital EPs, all via Bystorm/RCA Records.

The first release, the three-song Kaleidoscope Dream: Water Preview EP (available on iTunes July 31), includes catchy standout "Adorn."

The second release, another three-song set and titled Kaleidoscope Dream: Air Preview, is set for September 11. The final full-length release, simply called Kaleidoscope Dream, will bring together the two digital EPs alongside five new songs and is due out in digital and physical form on October 2.

The album title holds a clue the album's inspiration. "I believe dreams represent the purest form of fantasy we unleash through our subconscious," Miguel says in a statement issued by the label. "They represent the truest freedom we can experience. Totally unrepressed and totally creative."

Producers on Kaleidoscope Dream include Salaam Remi (Amy Winehouse, Nas, Adele), Pop & Oak (Kanye West, Big Sean), Jerry Wonda (the Fugees, Wyclef Jean), and more.

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Kool.

I'm a big Miguel fan. I dig his style. He's breathing some new life into r&b. I like these 3 songs you posted, with the 2nd and 3rd being my favorites.

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I love Miguel i am becoming a huge fan

I'm loving what I'm hearing, but why are they calling him a neo-soul artist?

New "Adorn" music vid.

I'm not a fan of music videos so it was meh to me, but I'm excited to get the EP when I get back home.

Watch Miguel perform live versions of songs from Kaleidopscope Dream:

http://new.livestream.com...ts/1022787

Identity said:

Watch Miguel perform live versions of songs from Kaleidopscope Dream:

http://new.livestream.com...ts/1022787

Damn thanks for posting this. Seems ole' boy has vastly improved on his live performance skills.

Identity said:

Watch Miguel perform live versions of songs from Kaleidopscope Dream:

http://new.livestream.com...ts/1022787

He's a cool guy. I like him more and more everytime I see him.

@ him making fellas get up out of their seats so women could sit in the front.

I like "Adorn", I love "Don't Look Back" but "Use Me" is.my.shit.

Identity said:

Watch Miguel perform live versions of songs from Kaleidopscope Dream:

http://new.livestream.com...ts/1022787

Apparently he really loves Morris Day because he swagger-jacked his performance style with the jacket changing and constant primping/hair smoothing lol. All he needs is a mirror.

But all jokes aside, I love his production style. His voice leaves a bit to be desired, but he's a great writer and producer. Once he grows into himself a little more, with the right marketing and grooming, he could be a huge star.

I'm a huge fan of Miguel. His debut album was great and I know this one is going to be even better.

Kaleidoscope Dream Tracklisting:

1. “Adorn”
2. “Don’t Look Back”
3. “Use Me”
4. “Do You…”
5. “Kaleidoscope Dream”
6. “The Thrill”
7. “How Many Drinks?”
8. “Where’s the Fun in Forever?”
9. “Arch & Point”
10. “Pussy Is Mine”
11. “Candle in the Sun”

Miguel leaps into action on the black-and-white cover forKaleidoscope Dream: The Air Preview.

The three-song micro EP will be available on September 11 via iTunes. Last month, the smooth operator released Kaleidoscope Dream: The Water Preview, which included the first single “Adorn.”

The full-length album will feature 11 tracks, with production from Salaam Remi, Pop & Oak, and Jerry Wonda, and hit stores and digital retailers on October 2.

(Source: Rap-up)

Identity said:

New "Adorn" music vid.

I like where this kid is headed. The music video is dope and

he's kinda interesting. And the only dudes on the scene that I

think are interesting is Van Hunt and my own brother...

That haircut does not flatter his pineapple shaped head, but I'm

just being a douche in this regard...

EDIT:

Uh oh...I may have spoken too soon. The cuts provided above

ain't as good as "Adorn." I'll give him the benefit of the doubt

once I listen to the entire album in a sitting. If it's dope, I'll buy

it. If it ain't dope, I'll be happy with my (not illegal but kinda is)

downloads...

[Edited 8/28/12 9:05am]

Does anybode else hear the Marvin Gaye "Sexual Healing" influence?

Or am I crazy (so very likely):

EDIT: I'm talking about "Adorn" here.

[Edited 8/28/12 9:11am]

The sequenced drum beats are reminiscence of "Sexual Healing". I didn't notice that until you mentioned it. Even the multi-tracking of his vocals reminds me of Marvin's complete mastery of the technique.

He is a gifted brotha....

Not the best looker, but he has talent-I like him

Identity said:

The sequenced drum beats are reminiscence of "Sexual Healing". I didn't notice that until you mentioned it. Even the multi-tracking of his vocals reminds me of Marvin's complete mastery of the technique.

I agree. Even the soft spoken vocal phrasing underneath the verses sound

similar to both tracks. I bet the chordal progressions have similarity as well.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who peeped that.

I sure thought "Adorn" sounded a lot like "Sexual Healing" when I first heard it.

Trippy album cover. So extra cool.

Tour dates:

Sept. 26 – Washington, D.C. – Howard Theatre
Sept. 27 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
Sept. 28 – Buffalo, NY – University at Buffalo Center for the Arts
Sept. 30 – Boston, MA – Wilbur Theatre

Oct. 1 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom

Oct. 5 – Mississippi, MS – Mississippi State – Jacob AllenStudent Center
Oct. 6 – Indianapolis, IN – Lucas Oil Stadium
Oct. 10 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
Oct. 11 – Baltimore, MD – Morgan State University
Oct. 12 – Nashville, TN – Limelight
Oct. 13 – Gainesville, FL – University of Florida Center forPerforming Arts
Oct. 15 – Petersburg, VA – Virginia State University- Daniels Gymnasium