GZA presents a history of the universe, as only he can. Over a hypnotic guitar sample and a live drumbeat, the Wu-Tang legend makes science sound fit for a comic book or kung fu film. “Matter and antimatter, the archrival,” he says. “Met, obliterating each other for survival.” “The Spark” was recorded to celebrate NASA’s Juno Mission, which arrives in Jupiter’s orbit on July 4, 2016.
This week, NASA and Apple asked a bunch of musicians to record songs in honor of NASA’s Juno Mission, whose unmanned probe is due to reach Jupiter’s orbit on July 4. We already heard songs fromWeezer and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, and you can also hear tracks from GZA and My Morning Jacket's Jim James. Below, listen to GZA's "The Spark" (which was produced by Paul Ryder of Happy Mondays) and James' "Everything (The Universe)" (which features Lydia Burrell) via Apple Music. Brad Paisley, Corinne Bailey Rae, QUIŃ, and Zoé also recorded songs.