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The Robert Glasper Experiment's "Day To Day" Won't Let You Sit Still
Watch Yasiin Bey x Robert Glasper Perform De La Soul's "Stakes Is High" Live In Paris + Exclusive Photos & Recap [photographed by Mr. Mass for Okayplayer]
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Robert Glasper Salutes Kobe Bryant's Brilliant Career w/ New Song "Be Courageous"

Watch Yasiin Bey x Robert Glasper Perform De La Soul's "Stakes Is High" Live In Paris + Exclusive Photos & Recap [photographed by Mr. Mass for Okayplayer]

At the close of this NBA season, Kobe Bryant will conclude a legendary 20-year-long career in basketball. Many have wept, but others have found more meaningful outlets for their admiration and tributaries. Case in point: modern day jazz giant Robert Glasper, who today released a musical salute to a once-in-a-generation talent, aptly-titled "Be Courageous." The triumphant composition begins as a lively piano-led piece, quickly transforming into something driven and focused with a backing drum shuffle. Glasper notes that the time signatures on his composition, 4/4 and 6/8, are meant to commemorate the passing of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (April 4th, 1968.)

The track comes to us as an extension of Nike's Black History Month celebration and encourages Black Mamba fans to spit their own bars to the track and share their most memorable Bryant highlights, all of which will be recut into a dedication to Bryant and released during All-Star Weekend, February 12-14. Peep "Be Couragious" below.

Robert Glasper Tour Dates:

Feb 11 @ The Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA

Feb 12 @ THE MINT - Los Angeles, CA

Feb 13 @ The Mint - Los Angeles, CA

Feb 20 @ Hamilton College - Clinton, NY

Feb 26 @ Skidmore College - Saratoga Springs, NY

Mar 03 @ University of Richmond - Richmond, VA

Mar 04 @ Jefferson Center for the Performing Arts - Roanoke, VA

Mar 05 @ Arden Gild Hall - Arden, DE

Mar 19 @ Brooklyn College - Brooklyn, NY

Mar 31 @ La Belle Electrique - Grenoble, France

Apr 01 @ Forum Nice Nord - Nice, France

Apr 03 @ Village du festival - Paris La Defense, France

Apr 06 @ SALLE PAUL FORT - Nantes, France

Apr 10 @ VILLAGE FEST. CHORUS - Paris La Defense Cedex, France

Apr 12 @ Porgy & Bess - Bezirk Innere Stadt, Austria

Apr 14 @ Post Tenebras Rock - Geneva, Switzerland