Ant - Collection of Sounds: Volume 4 + Tour Dates

Ant - Collection of Sounds: Volume 4 + Tour Dates

Anthony Davis, AKA Ant, the producer half of the legendary, pioneering hip-hop group Atmosphere, proves once again how irreplaceable he is with the release of Collection of Sounds: Volume 4 (the last installment of the four-part series of instrumentals). This latest release showcases the lifetime of dedication behind his craft, blending his unparalleled skills with a fresh, expanded vision.

With previous volumes in the Collection of Sounds series, Ant has traced his musical evolution, spanning hip-hop, funk, reggae and more, all influenced and inspired by extensive travel dating back to his youth. Volume 4 deepens this exploration, introducing rock-inspired elements—guitars that wail,gnaw, and groove—while maintaining his signature sound.

This is the fourth official solo release by Anthony “Ant” Davis, producer of Atmosphere. His extensive production credits include tracks for artists such as MF DOOM, Brother Ali, Felt, Murs, The Grouch & Eligh, Rav, Sage Francis, Dynospectrum, and the recently announced billy woods record GOLLIWOG.

This announcement occurs on the heels of the release of Collections of Sounds: Volume 1, 2 and 3. Volume 3 delves into the rich influences of reggae, dub, and early hip-hop, crafting a vibrant instrumental landscape that pays homage to these foundational genres. Volume 2 features smooth beats, intricate sampling, and lush layers that create an immersive funk-laden atmosphere, where Volume 1 has pockets that are practically begging for rappers to explore. The Collection of Sounds series offers a window into Ant's creative journey, reflecting his evolution as an artist over the years, drawing from a vast vault of unreleased material.

When he first pondered releasing an instrumental series, Ant figured he might want to make the songs more “intricate” than the ones he gave to his rapper collaborators, filling up the space in the mix that would normally be given over to their vocals. “But then it would be jazz, right?” he says with a loud laugh. “And I’m not that.” Fitting, as Collection of Sounds is not about forgetting who you are—it’s about remembering, reconfiguring, and reimagining, all at once.

TRACKLISTING

Hearing In Dark Colors

Darker Colors

All Right Now, Listen

Prelude Revisited

Behind The Sound

Day After 2010

Just Another Three A.M.

AAAND

Side Eight Synesthesia

Created With A Heavy Brush

Hearing Situations

All Sounds In Place

A Pinch Brighter

Classical Piano Number Seven

4-Track Beyond Beat / Supreme Shoutout

Coloring, Shading And Endings

Ant will embark on a series of tour stops this year with Atmosphere, performing at Bongwalk Empire in Atlantic City, NJ, alongside Cypress Hill, Dilated Peoples, and The Pharcyde. The duo will continue to the Cali Roots Festival in Monterey, CA, Vans Warped Tour in Washington, D.C., and Long Beach, CA, then head to Redmond, OR for Reggae Rise Up Oregon before concluding in Morrison, CO for another year at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.