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      • 2. Half Steppin'
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      • 4. The Hunt
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      An addendum to Makaya McCraven's critically-acclaimed 2018 releases, 'Universal Beings'. 'E&F Sides' presents 14 pieces of "organic beat music" cut from the original sessions, prepared and produced by Makaya as a soundtrack to the Universal Beings documentary film, which follows Makaya to Los Angeles, Chicago, London and New York City for a behind the scenes look into the making of the artists breakthrough album, taking the viewer through the story of Makaya's life, his process and the community of musicians that helped bring this project to life.

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          Makaya McCravenIn The Moment (2019 Deluxe Edition)International Anthem Recording Company
          Makaya McCraven's contemporary jazz classic / International Anthem debut from 2015 sees the light of day once again.
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          Dos SantosManos Ajenas (Touch You Every Day) / How Far Are We From Here?International Anthem Recording Company
          **SOTU exclusive!** In conjunction with Sonorama Discos and Royal Hands records, International Anthem (Makaya McCraven, Irreversible Entanglements) release...
          • – How Far Are We From Here?
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