Benjamin Booker Embraces Discomfort on ‘LOWER’: World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
Benjamin Booker
Trenity Thomas/Courtesy of the artist
Trenity Thomas/Courtesy of the artist
Musical Exploration and Growth
Benjamin Booker’s new album invites listeners on an introspective journey, weaving together sounds and emotions that can stir the soul. LOWER is a reflection of his growth over eight years, offering a blend of powerful lyrics and captivating melodies that may challenge and inspire you to embrace your feelings.
With unique influences from Mobb Deep and The Jesus and Mary Chain, co-produced by the talented Kenny Segal, this album is a testament to Booker’s artistic evolution. He expresses a deep desire for continual growth, believing that stepping out of our comfort zones can lead to profound insights.
In this thoughtful conversation, Booker shares how his minimalist approach to music production allows for genuine expression, and explains how his experiences with parenthood motivated him to create a poignant song that addresses themes of safety and awareness.
Take a moment to reflect and immerse yourself in the music, allowing it to resonate with your own personal journey.
This episode of World Cafe was produced and edited with care by Miguel Perez. Our senior producer, Kimberly Junod, and our engineer, Chris Williams, ensure a calming auditory experience. Our programming and booking coordinator, Chelsea Johnson, along with our line producer, Will Loftus, bring their talents to create a soothing atmosphere.
