Djesse Vol. 1, 2, 3
Jacob Collier is back with the fourth and final album of the Djesse collection, leading the anticipation of the era with a new single, “Mi Corazón.” The quadruple album series is coming to a close, but it is certainly not the end for Collier’s introspective and diverse collaborations.
Collier started the Djesse collection without a particular story in mind but sustained a goal of creating freedom through communal spirituality.
“I think a lot about freeing people,” said Collier in a recent press release for the upcoming album.
Djesse Vol. 4 is a celebration of humankind through a collision of textures, audio, and technical composition. These factors create a sound quality that overlaps with ingenuity and self-expression that achieve Collier’s goal of freedom.
“When I started Djesse I wanted to collaborate big time.”
Throughout the album collection, collaboration embeds a chain of joy and movement. Collier notes that his collaborative process is not strict, and he scales his production universe to be compatible with others. Avoiding the popular notion that an artist has to make themself smaller in joint efforts creates a mutual flow for Collier and his collaborators, something he is most thankful for.
The tracklist is not the only team effort featured on the album as Collier worked closely with artist Dustin Yellin to create the artwork for the album cover. Collier has a continuous admiration for Yellin’s work which typically cements prints or paint between panes of glass and resin. For this project, Collier sent the artist his own stickers and prints which peak out between the layered glass.
Djesse Vol. 4 is the culmination of 10 years that act as Collier’s entrance into the musical atmosphere and took a total of six years to make. However, this is just the beginning of his music career.
An integral part of this final album breaks through conceptual barriers. Collier describes the fourth album as an expansion of the metaphorical home. The music internalizes the concept of home within the body, leaving the physical definition of four walls behind.
Collier aims to project his experiences with Djesse Vol. 4 to his audience and explain what qualities allow him to carry home with him wherever he goes. The album explores faith, joy, and his learning process.
“[Joy] doesn’t come from being glad… it comes from being alive.”
Collier defines joy as a form of catharsis, something he hopes to extend to the public through his music. Listeners and fans come together with Collier to celebrate his concepts as there are over 100,000 voices spanning throughout the tracks.
Through a unique production value spanning many genres, Collier has redefined what it means to be an artist. Djesse Vol. 4 is set to release on Feb. 29 and without a doubt will make an unforgettable impact on the music world.