Ways of Knowing

On Sage Elsesser’s Def Jam debut, smooth gospel samples set the tone for a worshipful exploration of the ancestral wisdom that guides his present.

After having a banner year in 2021, Sage Elsesser, better known to the world as Navy Blue, secluded himself to work on his next big career step – signing to a major label. His first three albums arrived via Freedom Sounds, but now, in 2023 Navy Blue can call himself a Def Jam signee with