Us3 Serves up the Snap, Crackle & Bop! in a Refreshingly Tasty New Treat

Legendary jazz and hip-hop fusionists Us3 serve up a refreshingly tasty treat with their muchanticipated
11th album, Snap, Crackle & Bop!, out Friday, October 2, 2026 via Us3.com. True to the genre-bending spirit that has defined the group for decades, the new album finds Us3 mastermind and producer Geoff Wilkinson once again bringing jazz, hip-hop and an eclectic array of global influences together—while continuing to evolve the sound that made Us3 an international phenomenon.

But this isn't simply a return to the studio. After an extended absence, Wilkinson found himself on a journey through burnout, personal reinvention and creative rediscovery—and, ultimately, a longing to get back to the good times.

“When I decided to make another Us3 album after such a long time, I knew the first guy I was going to reach out to was Akil,” says Wilkinson. “It was great to get such a positive response from him about being involved again.”

That first call turned into the creative spark at the heart of Snap, Crackle & Bop!. MC Akil Dasan is the album's sole vocalist—a first for Us3—and Wilkinson quickly realized he had everything he needed in one artist.

“When he came over to record in London, I intended to feature two vocalists on the album, but we got such a lot of great tracks recorded with Akil that I decided I had everything I needed from just him,” Wilkinson explains. “The variation in his work, his ability to ride on different rhythms, and his open-minded attitude were all major positives for me. He's a great guy and I love working with him.”

Joining Akil and Wilkinson are a trio of Us3 regulars: Ed Jones on sax and flute, Bryan Corbett on trumpet  and valve trombone, and Mike Gorman on keyboards. Wilkinson handles production and mixing, once again holding together the album's seemingly unlikely musical combinations with his unmistakable Us3 touch.

The result is an album that feels both familiar and fresh—a musical road trip that moves effortlessly through jazz, hip-hop, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Latin, Caribbean and other global influences. Having released three prior singles “Cool Cat”, “I Like To Party” and “Have A Great Day”, from the much anticipated new album, fans can expect an irresistible mix all seasoned with the unmistakable Us3 groove.

 

 

Us3 - “Snap, Crackle & Bop! ’- Release Date: October 2nd via Us3.com.