MNDSGN SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘MEDIUM RARE’ + RARE PLEASURE LP OUT JUNE 4TH

by the partae May 6, 2021

written by the partae May 6, 2021

MNDSGN SHARES NEW SINGLE 'MEDIUM RARE' + RARE PLEASURE LP OUT JUNE 4TH

Today, Mndsgn shares ‘Medium Rare‘ from his forthcoming album Rare Pleasure, out June 4th on Stones Throw Records. The new track, with its evocative instrumentation and intricately crafted atmosphere, is cinematic in scope and perfectly captures the weight of the existential questions his lyrics ask. ‘Medium Rare’ follows the celestial and hypnotic ‘Slowdance‘ which came with an Eric Coleman-directed visual conceptualized by Mndsgn himself, as well as previously-released single ‘Hope You’re Doin’ Better‘ which came alongside a self-directed video.

STREAM ‘MEDIUM RARE’ BY MNDSGN

Mndsgn – Rare Pleasure
Out June 4th via Stones Throw Records
Pre-Order
1. Rare Pleasure I
2. Truth Interlude
3. 3Hands : Divine Hand I
4. Hope You’re Doin’ Better
5. Rare Pleasure II
6. Slowdance
7. Abundance
8. Masque
9. Rare Pleasure III
10. Medium Rare
11. Rare Pleasure IV
12. Colours Of The Sunset
13. Divine Hand II

Rare Pleasure is Mndsgn’s third album to be released on Stones Throw Records. Following 2016’s Body Wash, this album truly shows the artist’s evolution from his roots as a heralded beatmaker to vocalist, songwriter and arranger. Though he began writing for the album in 2018, the final recordings took just a week in studio with the help of trusted collaborators: Swarvy on bass, guitar and as Musical Director for the sessions, Stones Throw label mate Kiefer Shackelford on keys, drum work by Will Logan, the blessed percussion of Carlos Niño, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson on strings, and accompanying vocals from Fousheé and Anna Wise.

Inspired by soundtrack music, samba, exotica and ’70s/’80s library records, Rare Pleasure is intensely intimate, sourcing lyrics from Mndsgn’s family and interpersonal experiences, and reflective of the world at large. Despite the tenderness of the recordings, the music is joyfully vibrant and draws on Mndsgn’s formative experiences as a b-boy, showcasing a range of rhythms that will make you want to groove. The album is available to pre-order on vinyl now and will begin shipping out on May 7th, allowing fans to listen to the album ahead of the June 4th release date. Pre-order it here.

MNDSGN RARE PLEASURE
OUT JUNE 4TH VIA STONES THROW RECORDS

Praise for Mndsgn

‘engages with classic ’80s R&B and boogie funk, pairing his adventurous sound with themes of self-actualization and human connection’
– Pitchfork

‘a dreamy, vamped out trip’
– The FADER

‘Everything about it works, from the lo-fi artwork, to the lingering samples, measured basslines and sedate beats, but there is a feeling of urgency and gravity to these tracks.’
– Clash Magazine