Your Queen Is A Reptile LP (Impulse Records)

"Your Queen Is a Reptile" represents the third release by the British jazz ensemble Sons of Kemet, under the leadership of saxophonist Shabaka Hutchings. The group's distinctive configuration of saxophone/clarinet, tuba, and multiple percussionists fuses a range of musical influences, including Caribbean carnival traditions, funk, grime, and reggae. The album's title criticizes the British monarchy's treatment of black immigrants, with each track paying tribute to influential black women throughout history. The music combines merriment and celebration, delivering well-structured, intense, and motivational compositions. It garnered critical acclaim and a nomination for the Mercury Prize.