In the group’s latest visual, Naughty Professor is joined by guest vocalist Cole DeGenova and drummer Alexey Marti who together add a lush layer to the band’s already rich sound. “Mirrors” is an introspective cut that begins with the lyrics “giving, taking is all we ever do” and urges us all to take a good look at ourselves, at others, and the needs we all share. In the background, one can hear the voice of The Revivalists’ David Shaw, and the live-studio element of the video beautifully displays the symbiosis between the musicians.
The pastiche of “Mirrors” is emblematic of the album on which it is housed, “Identity.” With a track listing featuring members of Soul Rebels, Ivan Neville, Cliff Hines, and other NOLA musicians, the album also has guest appearances from Los Angeles hip-hop icon Charlie 2na (of Jurassic 5) and more.
Tomorrow (September 2), Naughty Professor kicks off the next leg of an expansive tour right here, in New Orleans. The full list of dates follows:
2-Sep Lakeshore Landing New Orleans, LA
6-Sep Brooklyn Bowl w/ Dragon Smoke Brooklyn, NY
7-Sep Ardmore Music Hall w/ Kung Fu Ardmore, PA
8-Sep Rex Theater Pittsburgh, PA
9-Sep David Shaw’s Big River Get Down Hamilton, OH
14-Sep Industry City Brooklyn, NY
15-Sep Thunder Road Boston, MA
16-Sep Nectar’s Burlington, VT
19-Sep Buffalo Iron Works Buffalo, NY
20-Sep Brother’s Lounge Cleveland, OH
21-Sep Resonance Festival Thornville, OH
22-Sep Terminal West w/ Dumpstaphunk Atlanta, GA
23-Sep National Fried Chicken Festival New Orleans, LA
27-Sep Charleston Pour House Charleston, SC
28-Sep 1904 Music Hall Jacksonville, FL
29-Sep The Great Outdoors Jam Lakeland, FL
30-Sep Vinyl Music Hall Pensacola, FL
18-Oct Sam’s Burger Joint w/ TAUK San Antonio, TX
19-Oct Trees w/ TAUK Dallas, TX
20-Oct Antone’s w/ TAUK Austin, TX