Description
Release Date Friday 28th August 2026
All pre-orders will be dispatched/made ready for collection on that day.
‘Leap Life’ is Saul Williams’ first solo album in over 10 years and marks a major return for one of the most influential voices in spokenword and experimental music. Named after Saul’s leap year birthday, the project has been carefully sequenced by composer and producer Carlos Niño as a fully immersive, front-to-back listening experience.
The album expands Saul’s sound into electronic and ambient territories while remaining rooted in spoken word, with rich sound design built from nature recordings, environmental textures and expansive instrumentation. It also sees Saul step further into the role of producer, drawing influence from Fela Kuti, Black church traditions and South African electronic music.
The record features a standout cast of collaborators including Kamasi Washington, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Moor Mother, Gonjasufi and Surya Botofasina, alongside material developed with Robert Del Naja (Massive Attack). Released via Big Dada, the album marks a full-circle moment with the label where Saul originally launched his solo career.
Recent highlights include a 2026 GRAMMY nomination for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album and an NAACP Image Award win for his role in ‘Sinners’.
Extensive collaborations across music and art with Nas, Janelle Monáe, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against The Machine, The Roots, Mos Def, Gil Scott-Heron, System Of A Down, Erykah Badu and others.
Established global reputation as a performer and poet, performing in over 30 countries and at more than 300 universities. Invitations include the White House, Sydney Opera House, Lincoln Center, TheLouvre, The Getty Center, Queen Elizabeth Hall and more.
Tracklisting
Side One
1. Baobab Constellation
2. Mazahua
3. I Think I Get It Now
4. Great, Great-Grandmother
Side Two
1. The Dagger
2. Controlled Is Not
Controllable
3. 13 Moons
4. Une Photographie (feat.
Anisia Uzeyman)
Side Three
1. Not Everything For Sale
2. Robot Slave
3. Conspiracy
4. Vengeful Spirit
5. Friends I Ain't Met Yet
Side Four
1. Coming Forth
2. Leap Life
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