Dinner PartyWhatchu Bringing?

The "Whatchu Bringing?" LP by Dinner Party is being released on Empire and continues the collaboration of the quartet of Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington, and 9th Wonder. The album is the third official project from the ensemble, which has made a name for itself since its 2020 formation through a tightly woven blend of jazz, soul, and hip-hop. The lineup brings together musical virtuosity and a palpable live chemistry that defines the group's sound.

Musically, "Whatchu Bringing?" moves between warm Rhodes textures, elegant horn arrangements, and organic grooves; the arrangements and solos leave room for improvisation without losing sight of structures that serve the songs. Producer 9th Wonder is once again involved in a central role, allowing a loop-oriented hip-hop aesthetic to meet a more open jazz aesthetic. The already announced lead single "If It Ain't Broke (Love Wins)" hints at the balance between accessible melody and instrumental density.

The release of "Whatchu Bringing?" comes on the heels of an intense period for co-founder Terrace Martin: his collaboration with Kenyon Dixon, "Come As You Are," and the single "WeMaj" (feat. Rapsody) received 2026 Grammy nominations, and the early part of 2026 for Martin was shaped by a four-part album series that serves as a building block for the project "Love Is Louder Than Algorithms." Against this backdrop, the new Dinner Party record feels like the natural continuation of a body of work that places community, joy, and stylistic openness at its center.