EP One by Brian Jackson
Take Brian Jackson and Gil Scott-Heron’s iconic track “The Bottle”, 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 City”, 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.
Tracklist
| 1. | The Bottle (Featuring Omar) | 6:36 |
| 2. | Racetrack in France (Featuring Josh Milan, J Ivy, Moodymann) | 7:09 |
| 3. | The Bottle (Dub with Omar) | |
| 4. | The Bottle (12" Version) | |
| 5. | The Bottle (MAW Bass Hit Dub) | |
| 6. | New York City (Featuring Cindy Mizelle, Dawn Tallman, Ramona Dunlap) | |
| 7. | Winter in America (Featuring Rich Medina and Josh Milan) (12" Version) | 8:58 |
| 8. | The Bottle (MAW Harlem Dub) | |
| 9. | The Bottle (Masters At Work Dub) | |
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One happy thing to be grateful for during otherwise trying times is finally getting to hear and enjoy new work by a man whose music is familiar to millions even if his name is less so. Indeed, Gil Scott-Heron continues to cast such a wide shadow that even many of his biggest fans often seem to forget that there's another name next to his on the bulk of his albums.