Cymande- Renascence

Label: BMG

Released 1/31/2025

Legendary British band Cymande return in 2025 with their first studio album in many years. A true return to form and jewel in the crown of their iconic discography, Renascence picks up where their 1974 album Promised Heights left off — a spiritual and sonic follow-up, bringing a fresh modern edge to their iconic sound, which remains foundational to early hip-hop and funk scenes in the US and UK. Renascence tells the story of a band that never fully got its due back in the day; but are back to take the crown by remaining true to themselves — politically aware and spiritually positive with infectious grooves. Featuring the lead single, "Chasing an Empty Dream," beckoning you back into the world of Cymande with an unforgettable grizzly bassline hook — as is their way — addictive percussion, global rhythms (inspired by their diasporic origins), layered horns and a powerful message for the world.

Track listing:

1. Chasing An Empty Dream
2. Road to Zion
3. Only One Way (Feat. Celeste)
4. Coltrane
5. Sweeden
   
6. How We Roll (Feat. Jazzie B)
7. Heart of the Willing
8. I Wanna Know
9. Darkest Night
10. Carry the Word