TRACKLIST
1. Alchemy
2. Slumber
3. Get Up Get Down (feat. Saba and Sean Deaux)
4. Your Love
5. Piano
6. The Giver
7. 40 Below
8. P’s & Q’s
9. Perception (feat. theMIND)
DESCRIPTION
• Mick Jenkins has worked with accomplished artists like Chance The Rapper, Freddie Gibbs, JID, Robert Glasper, Ghostface Killah, Disclosure, Joey Bada$$, Noname, Benny The Butcher, Vic Mensa, Your Old Droog, Corinne Bailey Rae, EarthGang, Black Milk, and more.
• After an early pressing quickly sold out, Wave[s] has long been out of print. The classic 2015 project is now available on vinyl for the first time in years.
• Wave[s] helped put Mick Jenkins on the map in the midst of his initial breakthrough drawing aclaim from Pitchfork, Complex, XXL, NPR, Spin, HipHopDX, Exlaim and more.
• Wave[s] features production by Kaytranada and Lee Bannon, along with appearances by Saba, theMIND, and more.
A leading light in the thriving Chicago hip-hop scene, Mick Jenkins has solidified his reputation over the past decade, blending atmospheric vibes, thematic depth, and captivating lyricism. The talented emcee’s remarkable career has included four celebrated studio albums, widespread critical acclaim, and collaborations with artists like Chance The Rapper, Robert Glasper, Freddie Gibbs, JID, Ghostface Killah, Disclosure, Joey Bada$$, Noname, Benny The Butcher, Vic Mensa, and more. Origi- nally released in 2015, the classic project Wave[s] was among the releases that propelled Jenkins’ ascent in the early stages of this journey. With textured instrumentation and chaotic percussion underpinning Mick’s elaborate flows, the collection was championed by outlets like Pitchfork, XXL, Complex, NPR, Spin, and more. Now, years after the initial pressing sold out, Wave[s] is back on limited-edition vinyl. Featuring contributions from Kaytranada, Saba, Lee Bannon, and more, this essential chapter in the Mick Jenkins story remains as vital as ever.