Caracal

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Between their monster breakout single “Latch” and 2013 debut album <i>Settle</i>, Disclosure helped expand the mainstream’s perception of dance music, balancing EDM’s high-octane energy with the smoother, subtler sounds of house music and UK garage. As producers followed in the duo’s wake, Howard and Guy Lawrence, who didn’t want to be pigeonholed as solely house artist, looked to switch it up on their next full-length project. Since <i>Settle</i>, they had worked with R&B heavyweight Mary J. Blige on a trio of songs (“Follow,” “Right Now,” and an “F For You” remix), produced a throwback hip-hop track for rapper Bishop Nehru (“You Stressin’”), and launched a record label through which they honed their A&R skill. <i>Caracal</i>, Disclosure’s second album, is an extension of their experimental streak. Released in the fall of 2015, it further blurs the line between dance music with pop sensibilities and pop music with dance influence. The duo’s new cultural cache is reflected in their roster of featured vocalist, putting high-profile stars such as Lorde, The Weeknd, and Miguel alongside rising names including LION BABE, Kwab, and Jordan Rakei. .

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