Stokley Announces Long-Awaited Sophomore Album ‘Sankofa’

The highly anticipated album will officially release on September 17th, via his partnership with Bluraffe Entertainment and music icons Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ Flyte Tyme/Perspective Records.

The first single “She” became Stokley‘s first career #1, in a record 28 weeks. Last summer Stokley released “Vibrant” featuring Snoop Dogg followed by “Cascade” featuring The Bonfyre. Both singles peaked on the Billboard Top Ten R&B Airplay charts.

“Sankofa” Official Tracklisting;

1. Sankofa – Past
2. Vibrant (feat. Snoop Dogg)
3. Cafe (feat. Wale)
4. She
5. Vudoo
6. Clouds (feat. Shakespeare!)
7. Homecoming (Lude)
8. Cascade (feat. The Bonfyre)
9. RUSH (feat. H.E.R.)
10. Sankofa – Present
11. Recipe
12. Woman (feat. KiDi)
13. Cascade (LVRS Quarrel Mix)
14. Trinkutsi (Lude)
15. Verbalize (feat. Snoop Dogg)
16. Slip
17. Lost
18. Sankofa – The Present (feat. Mahmoud El-Kati)

“Sankofa” is the manifestation of Stokley’s musical journey.

Where the Ghanian term is a nod to the roots of African American ancestry, his interpretation relies on personal reflection. Stokley’s past experiences as an artist and the education he has received over his 35-year musical career.

The album features H.E.R., Snoop Dogg, Wale, The Bonfyre, KiDi with songwriting and production by Stokley, S.Dot, Carvin Haggins and Shakespeare! who’s also featured artists on the album.

“Sankofa” has a special guest appearance by Mahmoud El-Kati, world-renowned lecturer, writer, commentator on the African American experience, Professor Emeritus of History at Macalester College, as well as Stokley’s father.

Stokley plays 99% of the instruments featured on this project, including drums, percussions, keys, guitars (lead & bass), and the steel pan.

Recently, Stokley celebrated the beauty and essence of Nubian queens worldwide with “Woman,” featuring Ghanian superstar KiDi.

Over his career, Stokley has played more than just the front-man of the iconic R&B band Mint Condition. He has had his hand in some of the industries’ most iconic songs/albums and has played, written, and produced for artists like Usher, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Luther Vandross and more.

Stokley was a protégé of fellow Minneapolis native Prince, who he also played with and encouraged Stokley to embark on a solo career. After his passing, Stokley toured the country with the legendary band The Revolution, consoling fans.

Stokley will be hitting the road doing spot dates around the country.
8/29 – Detroit, MI (Aretha Franklin Amphitheater)
9/4 – Cleveland. OH (Front Stage Multiplex)
9/5 – Columbia, MD. (Capital Jazz Fest)
9/10 – Grand Prairie, TX. (The Theater at Grand Prairie)
10/23 – Macon, GA. Macon (Coliseum Centerplex)
11/23 – San Leandro, CA. (Currant Call Performing Arts)

Stay Tuned for The New UB Video Interview with Stokley!