Friday, March 20, 2026

Terrance Martin - Purpose

Multi-instrumentalist and producer Terrace Martin has released PURPOSE, the third installment in his four-album series, on March 6, 2026 via Sounds of Crenshaw in partnership with EMPIRE.

PURPOSE is a 20-minute, 11-track jazz album featuring collaborations with drummer Marcus Gilmore, keyboardist Taylor McFerrin, and trumpeter Keyon Harrold. The release follows PASSION (January 30) and PEACE (February 13), with the final album PERSPECTIVE still to come.

The four albums — titled after the concept "Love is Louder Than Algorithms" — form a cohesive sonic narrative exploring different frequencies and emotional dimensions. As Martin explained in a recent interview with DJ Hed: "They all tell a sonic story as well. They all tell the frequencies in the story... these are all part of the Love is Louder Than Algorithms story."

Tracklist: 
1. Purpose In
2. Integrity vs Engagement (feat. Taylor McFerrin)
3. Shadowboxing Fear
4. No Ice Please
5. Upper Westside Swing
6. The Drops of Chocolate
7. Perspective of Purpose (feat. Keyon Harrold)
8. DA Reject
9. The Believer
10. No Chance
11. Purpose Out