| Next | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Soulive |
| Cover: | Next (Soulive album).jpg |
| Released: | March 12, 2002 |
| Recorded: | New York, NY |
| Genre: | Jazz |
| Length: | 01:14:49 |
| Label: | Blue Note Records |
| Producer: | Jeff Krasno |
| Prev Title: | Doin' Something |
| Prev Year: | 2001 |
| Next Title: | Soulive |
| Next Year: | 2003 |
Next is an album by Soulive that was released on March 12, 2002. It was produced by Jeff Krasno. Next brought a new chapter into the history of Soulive, and it marked the first time that the band toured as a quartet (with saxophonist Sam Kininger). Next built upon the success of the previous year's release, Doin' Something, with heavy driving beats and harmonized melodies. Next mirrored the great organ/guitar/sax era of the 60's, and built upon that 60's feel with reminiscent songs like "Tuesday Night's Squad" and "Alkime". Next also depicted a substantial hip-hop influence with rappers like Black Thought, featured on "Clap!", and Talib Kweli, featured on "Bridge to 'Bama (Hi Tek Remix)". Dave Matthews was also a guest on the track "Joyful Girl".