Derrick Hodge to Release New Album “The Second”

DERRICK HODGE RETURNS WITH THE SECOND,
NEW ALBUM OUT AUGUST 26 FINDS THE 2-TIME GRAMMY-WINNER
TAKING ON THE ROLES OF PRODUCER, COMPOSER & MUTLI-INSTRUMENTALIST

On August 26, Derrick Hodge will release The Second, his sophomore album for Blue Note Records which finds the 2-time GRAMMY-winner taking on the roles of producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist to present a singular vision. The results are once rich, raw and revelatory, with Hodge forgoing a conventional band approach and instead playing all of the instruments and contributing vocals himself with only a few exceptions – drums from Mark Colenburg on three tracks and one track featuring horns performed by trumpeter Keyon Harrold, trombonist Corey King, and tenor saxophonist Marcus Strickland.

The Second is available for pre-order now on CD or digital download. Fans who pre-order the download will immediately receive the title track which is also available as a single on streaming services.

“I wanted to create something that exposed myself artistically, with a heartbeat for the people,” says Hodge. “My hope is for this sound to uplift people, help them get through whatever, and show that I’m all in for creating music for the rest of my life and career.”

After years as an essential band member in groups led by artists including trumpeter Terence Blanchard, keyboardist Robert Glasper, rapper Common, and R&B singers Jill Scott and Maxwell, Hodge stepped out on his own in 2013 with the release of Live Today, his debut album which introduced a strikingly original voice of his own.

The track listing for The Second is as follows:

1. The Second
2. Transitions
3. Song 3
4. You Believed
5. World Go Round
6. Heart Of A Dreamer
7. Underground Rhapsody
8. Clock Strike Zero
9. For Generations
10. Don Blue
11. Going
12. From Me To You

The Second is available for pre-order on Amazon and iTunes
Stream “The Second” on Spotify