The RH Factor – Hard Groove / Audio CD

UPC 044006519227

Product Details:

• Label: Verve Records
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: US
• Released: May 20, 2003
• Genre: Hip Hop, Jazz

Overview

"Hard Groove" is an exceptional blend of jazz and hip hop, crafted by trumpeter Roy Hargrove under his RH Factor project. The album features collaborations with notable artists such as Common, D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, Q-Tip, and Anthony Hamilton, adding a rich layer of soulful vocals and rap over the complex jazz instrumental arrangements. The tracks offer a mix of funky grooves, smooth jazz, and innovative rhythms, creating a sound that bridges genres and eras. This album is a standout in Hargrove's career and showcases his ability to merge diverse musical elements seamlessly.

Track Listing:

1. Hardgroove – 5:34
2. Common Free Style (Featuring Common) – 5:58
3. I'll Stay (Featuring D'Angelo) – 7:51
4. Interlude – 1:00
5. Pastor "T" – 5:45
6. Poetry (Featuring Erykah Badu & Q-Tip) – 5:49
7. The Joint – 5:40
8. Forget Regret (Featuring Stephanie McKay) – 3:53
9. Out of Town – 3:58
10. Liquid Streets – 4:59
11. Kwah/Home (Featuring Anthony Hamilton) – 5:59
12. How I Know (Featuring Shelby Johnson) – 4:58
13. Juicy (Featuring Renee Neufville) – 6:35
14. The Stroke – 4:58

Key Credits:

• Producer: Roy Hargrove
• Co-producer: Jason Olaine, Russell "The Dragon" Elevado
• Artwork: Hollis King
• Mastered By: Chris Gehringer
• Photography: Hans Neleman