Curve 1
2024 studio album by Mura Masa
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Curve 1 is the fourth studio album by British producer Mura Masa. It was released on 23 August 2024 by his independent imprint Pond Recordings. The album features a return by Crossan to club-oriented music.
Background and release
Following Demon Time (2022), Crossan released Curve 1 independently on Pond Recordings, emphasizing a return to dancefloor-driven material.[1][2][3] Crossan said of the record: "I wanted to make something no frills, no cynical music industry narrative, no manipulative backstory. Just music that I think is really great and that people can gather around."[4]
The digital album arrived on 23 August 2024, with physical editions following later that autumn.[5][6]
Critical reception
Curve 1 received generally favourable reviews. The Guardian awarded it four stars, describing it as one of Crossan's most rhythmically inventive releases and noting its balance of dancefloor intensity with bittersweet undertones.[7] DIY Magazine similarly praised its club focus and cohesion.[8]
Track listing
All tracks are written and produced by Mura Masa; featured vocalists noted.[1][5]
- "Whenever I Want" – 4:29
- "gimme" – 6:39
- "We Are Making Out" (featuring Yeule) – 2:50
- "SXC" – 3:58
- "Drugs" (featuring Daniela Lalita) – 4:01
- "giddyup" – 4:04
- "Shuf (Adore U)" – 3:46
- "rep 4 me" – 3:32
- "Still" – 6:08
- "FLY (Extended Mix)" (featuring Cherish) – 9:20
Personnel
- Mura Masa – production, instrumentation, programming
- Yeule – vocals (track 3)
- Daniela Lalita – vocals (track 5)
- Cherish – vocals (track 10)