Video: Bobby Womack - The Making Of The Bravest Man In The Universe

After Richard Russell and XL helped Gil Scott-Heron's discography end on a high note before he passed away almost exactly a year ago with I'm New Here and the subsequent Jamie xx-assisted remix album, the label turned their attention to another musical legend who had struggled through drug issues, Bobby Womack . The process of re-invigorating Womack's musical career had of course, already begun thanks to Damon Albarn on Gorillaz's Plastic Beach album and tour. Womack's voice screeching out the speakers on 'Stylo' was like a blast of air from some [...]

"The Bravest Man In The Universe" is the title track from Bobby Womack's new album which is released on 11th June (UK) & 12th June (US). You can Pre-Order it now on iTunes UK & iTunes US . Watch the making of Bobby Womack's new album The Bravest Man In The Universe below:

After recently being diagnosed with colon cancer, Bobby Womack shows no signs of slowing. With The Bravest Man in the Universe on deck, Womack takes to film to release a mini-documentary around the creation of the highly anticipated album. Along with Womack, Damon Albarn and Richard Russell, co-producers of the upcoming project, make appearances in the film to lend us some additional insight. After watching this, it is pretty clear this living legend hasn't missed a step. The Bravest Man in the Universe is due out June 12 on XL Recordings.

Get a jump on your summer 2012 NYC concert planning. Summerstage has unveiled their schedule for the season which include M83, Beach House, Bobby Womack, Araabmuzik, Kurt Vile, and Amadou & Miriam. Check out the entire list here . Speaking of Mr. Womack, check out this preview of his new album, The Bravest Man In The Universe , followed by the lead track, "Please Forgive My Heart." The album is out on June 12, and can be pre-ordered here .

Legendary soul survivor singer-songwriter/musician Bobby Womack 's career has undoubtedly expe rienced a resurgence following his appearance on the Gorillaz ' 2010 album,  Plastic Beach. With a new album on the way,  XL Recordings  has released a mini documentary which gives viewers a behind the scenes look at the making of Womack's forthcoming album, The Bravest Man In The Universe . The clip features footage of Bobby in the studio with Gorillaz mastermind  Damon Albarn and XL label boss  Richard Russell during album sessions dating back to late 2011. In the vid, Womack discusses the initial apprehension and self-doubt he experienced before returning to [...]

Legendary soul survivor singer-songwriter/musician Bobby Womack's career has undoubtedly expe rienced a resurgence following his appearance on the Gorillaz' 2010 album, Plastic Beach. With a new album on the way, XL Recordings has released a mini documentary which gives viewers a behind the scenes look at the making of Womack's forthcoming album, The Bravest Man In The Universe. The clip features footage...

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"If you tell the truth, truth never go out of style," says Bobby Womack at the beginning of this short documentary about the making of his new album, and it is the first of about fifteen brilliantly quotable pearls of wisdom that the legendary singer manages to fit into this 6 minute film. It's truly heartwarming to see Bobby being filled with pleasure and joie de vivre as he rekindles his love of music, and regains his confidence, with the help of producer Damon Albarn . I've always loved studio videos - seeing musicians in their natural [...]

Really looking forward to Bobby Womack's new album The Bravest Man In The Universe , in stores June 12th. Watch this great mini documentary for behind the scenes of the making of the album with producers Damon Albarn & Richard Russell. Preorder The Bravest Man In The Universe here . Get well soon , Bobby! previously: The Making Of Bobby Womack's "The Bravest Man In The Universe" (Mini Documentary) |

New mini-doc highlights the making of Bobby Womack's The Bravest Man in the Universe . Legendary singer-songwriter Bobby Womack releases his latest album, The Bravest Man in the Universe this June via the uber hip XL Recordings. By way of a preview, XL has just offered a mini film directed by Jamie-James Medina about the making of the new album. The Making Of The Bravest Man In The Universe is live on YouTube now and we also present a stream for "Please Forgive My Heart".

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