Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few - The World Is On FireThe World is On Fire is Colliers observation journal reflecting on the tumultuous period from before the pandemic to the present day. The title itself wields his lens on vile acts committed by those in power addressing themes of economic upheaval, systemic racism, and the relentless fight for justice. The album is the final body of work with his quartet, The Chosen Few, marking the closing chapter of the groups 8 year journey. The World is On Fire is

non-dogmatic faith can be felt through previous albums but here on ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You’ lives the strongest testament to its existence

while digging deeper into the sounds

infectious bassline

alongside the equally sought-after 'You Gotta Get It' instrumental

His bleep classic “Labyrinthine” would have been totally at home on Kool Kat/Network and in recent months both label and artist have both been shaking their heads as to how it didn’t happen

mankind is dead

The back to the roots part not only manifests itself in the lack of guest instrumentalists

each time magnified by a fine crew of vocal guests

producer Creed Taylor and Brazilian icons Airto Moreira

Plated at Specialty Records Corporation

Olivia Newton-John

"For Peace and Liberty"