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Jon Batiste Taps Tori Kelly for Inspirational Ballad ‘SING’
Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe winning artist and activist Jon Batiste debuted his new single today entitled “SING” featuring Tori Kelly.
The uplifting and soulful track is from his upcoming release “We Are: The Deluxe Edition,” available on October 15 on Verve Records. The set features six new tracks and features including Tori Kelly, BJ The Chicago Kid, Abi Bernadoth, Big Chief Romeo and Big Freedia.
On “We Are” released earlier this year, Jon presented a captivating musical experience to the world rooted in catharsis, joy, freedom, contemplation and sensuality. It’s a love letter to his southern roots and the heritage of Black Music with guest appearances by Mavis Staples, Quincy Jones, Zadie Smith, PJ Morton, Trombone Shorty, St Augustine Marching 100, his father Michael Batiste, grandfather David Gauthier and more.
Now, Jon Batiste continues the celebration by bringing a new cohort of guests into the fold. Starting with Tori Kelly, on the inspirational ballad “SING.”
