Aja Monet - the color of rain (2026) [Hi-Res]

aja monet's sophomore album, the color of rain, is a profound poetic and musical statement forged at the intersection of jazz, soul, hip-hop, and R&B. Moving away from the intimate energy of her Grammy-nominated debut, this record embraces avant-garde experimentation, warped sonics, and urgent social protest against political authoritarianism. Conducted by Meshell Ndegeocello and featuring an illustrious cast of guest artists, the album seamlessly blends live instrumentation, complex polyrhythms, and surrealist sonic collages. monet’s vulnerable, melodic vocal delivery elevates her poetry—which spans historical references, manifestos of female solidarity, and contemporary events like the 2025 wildfires—into an impassioned call for introspection and collective action.

Tracklist:
1. Aja Monet - say it with your chest
2. Aja Monet - elsewhere
3. Aja Monet - withness
4. Aja Monet - hollyweird
5. Aja Monet - skinfolk
6. Aja Monet - for the Congo
7. Aja Monet - i came to the poem
8. Aja Monet - to sister
9. Aja Monet - i know that i don’t know
10. Aja Monet - working class musicians
11. Aja Monet - love is a choosing
12. Aja Monet - song of myself
13. Aja Monet - melting clocks
14. Aja Monet - every media minute
15. Aja Monet - indigo