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title: Damani Nkosi Releases ‘Thoughtful King’
author: Chris Z
published: 2014-06-07
modified: 2014-06-07
section: News
tags: Hip Hop, Musiq, Now That's Love, Thoughtful King
canonical: https://www.stasheverything.com/damani-nkosi-releases-thoughtful-king/
source: Stash Everything
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# Damani Nkosi Releases ‘Thoughtful King’

With the literal translation of his name serving as the title of his debut, Inglewood, California artist **Damani Nkosi** is poised to assume this very role with his long-awaited album *Thoughtful King*.

Featuring a supporting cast such as Maroon 5 keyboardist PJ Morton, Grammy nominated R&B vocalist Musiq, Grammy winning producer Warryn Campbell, and Grammy winning jazz pianist Robert Glasper, *Thoughtful King* raises the lyrical standard while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of contemporary hip-hop’s sonic palate.

Executive produced by Warryn Campbell (Mary Mary, Luther Vandross, Brandy) the album takes listeners on a journey through the soul of a man on a mission to make his mark on hip-hop by speaking truth to power. From the opening track “The Origin,” featuring his own father explaining the literal translation of his name it is clear that *Thoughtful King* is a work of distinction.

Assisted by Musiq and Robert Glasper, the album’s first single *[Now That’s Love](https://www.stasheverything.com/news/video-damani-nkosi-now-thats-love-ft-musiq-soulchild-robert-glasper%e2%80%8f/)* is a head nodding ode to how an intangible emotion has such a dynamic effect on life. The album in an expansive jazzy affair with an undeniable hip hop edge.

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   [![Damani Nkosi](https://www.stasheverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Damani-Nkosi-300x300.jpg)](https://www.stasheverything.com/video-damani-nkosi-now-thats-love-ft-musiq-soulchild-robert-glasper%e2%80%8f/damani-nkosi/)   Damani Nkosi   [![Nkosi](https://www.stasheverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Nkosi-300x300.jpg)](https://www.stasheverything.com/video-damani-nkosi-now-thats-love-ft-musiq-soulchild-robert-glasper%e2%80%8f/nkosi/)