Release Date: 1st AUGUST, 2025
Impact Date: 5th SEPTEMBER, 2025
Nearly four decades after ‘Promised Land’ defined house music, Joe Smooth returns with ‘We Shall Overcome’, just his second album ever. A masterclass in bridging generations, the new record weaves old-school soul with new-school zest, honouring the genre’s deep roots while always aiming to push them forward. A rare blend of reflection and reinvention in one breath, as only legends can.
In 1987, Joe Smooth penned ‘Promised Land’, a track that became an anthem for unity and a cornerstone of house music. Now, four decades later, Smooth is set to release his fourth studio album, ‘We Shall Overcome’, a project that encapsulates his journey from the underground clubs of Chicago to international acclaim.
‘We Shall Overcome’ serves as a time capsule, blending new compositions with remastered classics, reflecting themes of resilience and hope.
The collection features influences from some of house music’s greatest legends such as Frankie Knuckles, Angie Brown, Chuck Roberts & more, plus contributions from artists who have remixed ‘Promised Land’ including Solomun, Erick Morillo, Gerd Janson & Lee Foss, bridging generations of house music.
The album taps into the true roots of Chicago house, weaving together the influences that laid the foundation for the genre as we know it today.