EP One

Take Brian Jackson and Gil Scott-Heron’s iconic track “The Bottleâ€, add a sublime vocal performance from UK soul legend Omar, and put it in the hands of house music pioneers Masters At Work—and you get a version that’s both timeless and urgent, filled with joy, fire, and social consciousness, and built for the dancefloor. Driven by Masters At Work’s signature attention to detail, and elevated by the calibre of the musicians and vocalists involved, this reimagining of “The Bottle†evolved into something truly epic. In fact, the final mix turned out too long to fit on Brian Jackson’s upcoming 3LP album, Now More Than Ever—but everyone agreed: fans had to hear it in its full glory. So here it is, released exactly as intended on this twin 12" vinyl and digital EP. Also included are exclusive versions of: “Winter in America†featuring sonorous vocals from Rich Medina “New York Cityâ€, reimagined as a deeply soulful, downtempo groove featuring Cindy Mizelle, Dawn Tallman, and Ramona Dunlap This EP is a love letter to the role of music in Black Liberation, reconnecting the powerful legacy of Brian Jackson and Gil Scott-Heron with the voices and vision of 2025. A powerful taste of what’s to come on Now More Than Ever—but also a vital standalone statement, delivered by legends at the top of their game.

Disc 1
1: The Bottle (MAW Bass Hit Dub)
1: The Bottle
2: The Bottle (MAW Bass Hit Dub)
2: The Bottle (12" Version)
3: New York City

Disc 2
1: Winter in America (12" Version)
1: Winter in America
2: The Bottle (MAW Harlem Dub)
3: The Bottle (Masters at Work Dub)

Number of Discs: 2

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