J. Rocc, the legendary DJ and longtime member of the Beat Junkies, delivers a deeply soulful listening experience with Beatitudes, released on the acclaimed Stones Throw Records. The album features ten instrumental hip-hop tracks rooted in the sounds of 20th century gospel recordings, showcasing J. Rocc's masterful ability to draw from rich musical traditions and reshape them into something entirely his own.

Beatitudes is a follow-up to J. Rocc's A Wonderful Letter and continues his exploration of gospel sample-based beats with warmth and reverence. The cover art pays homage to the work of painter Harvey Scott Williams, who created iconic sleeves for gospel and jazz albums on Savoy Records in the 1950s and 60s, making this release a visually and musically cohesive tribute to an era of transcendent American music.

• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Stones Throw Records
• Genre: Hip-Hop, Soul & Funk
• Release Date: 12/16/2022
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TRACKS

1. Freedom
2. Joy & Peace
3. The Preacher
4. The Beast
5. Listen to the Music
6. The Choir
7. In Your Soul
8. You Don't Know
9. Don't Give Up
10. Questions (Am I)