Bob Vylan tell us how Nina Simone, Blur, Stormzy, and more influenced new album ‘Humble as the Sun’

UK duo Bob Vylan just released their third album, Humble as the Sun, and like with their first two records, this finds them mixing a variety of genres — rap, grime, punk, reggae, ’90s electronica — into a unique blend that’s as defiant as their lyrics. You can listen to the album, and watch their video for new single “Reign,” below. For more on Humble as the Sun, Bobby and Bobbie Vylan made us a list of 10 songs that influenced the album, including Nina Simone, Blur, Stormzy, The Coup, and more, giving very specific examples of how they fit in on the record. Check out their list below. Humble As The Sun by Bob Vylan — Bob Vylan: 10 songs that influenced ‘Humble As The Sun’ “To Be Young, Gifted & Black” by Nina Simone: The positive n...

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