{"product_id":"saul-williams-leap-life-cd","title":"Saul Williams - Leap Life [CD]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: CD\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: BDCD323\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 5054429213676\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 28 Aug 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Hip Hop\/R\u0026amp;B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ‘Leap Life’ is Saul Williams’ first solo album in over 10 years and marks a major return for one of the most influential voices in spoken word and experimental music. Named after Saul’s leap year birthday, the project has been carefully sequenced by composer and producer Carlos Niño as a fully immersive, front-to-back listening experience. \u003cbr\u003e The album expands Saul’s sound into electronic and ambient territories while remaining rooted in spoken word, with rich sound design built from nature recordings, environmental textures and expansive instrumentation. It also sees Saul step further into the role of producer, drawing influence from Fela Kuti, Black church traditions and South African electronic music. \u003cbr\u003e The record features a standout cast of collaborators including Kamasi Washington, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Moor Mother, Gonjasufi and Surya Botofasina, alongside material developed with Robert Del Naja (Massive Attack). \u003cbr\u003e Released via Big Dada, the album marks a full-circle moment with the label where Saul originally launched his solo career. \u003cbr\u003e Recent highlights include a 2026 GRAMMY nomination for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album and an NAACP Image Award win for his role in ‘Sinners’. \u003cbr\u003e Extensive collaborations across music and art with Nas, Janelle\u003cbr\u003eMonáe, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against The Machine, The Roots, Mos Def, Gil Scott-Heron, System Of A Down, Erykah Badu and others. \u003cbr\u003e Established global reputation as a performer and poet, performing in over 30 countries and at more than 300 universities. Invitations include the White House, Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Center, The Louvre, The Getty Center, Queen Elizabeth Hall and more. \u003cbr\u003e CD in a gatefold sleeve with eight-pp poster. \u003cbr\u003e 2LP in a gatefold sleeve with 24” foldout newsprint poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklisting\u003cbr\u003eBaobab Constellation\u003cbr\u003eMazahua\u003cbr\u003eI Think I Get It Now\u003cbr\u003eGreat, Great-Grandmother\u003cbr\u003eThe Dagger\u003cbr\u003eControlled Is Not Controllable\u003cbr\u003e13 Moons\u003cbr\u003eUne Photographie (feat. Anisia Uzeyman)\u003cbr\u003eNot Everything For Sale\u003cbr\u003eRobot Slave\u003cbr\u003eConspiracy\u003cbr\u003eVengeful Spirit\u003cbr\u003eFriends I Ain't Met Yet\u003cbr\u003eComing Forth\u003cbr\u003eLeap Life\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ninja Tune","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47315561808028,"sku":"BDCD323","price":11.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/cd_017a646d-9066-4034-90d9-4bf6dc9b5510.webp?v=1785854287","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/saul-williams-leap-life-cd","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}