# Freudian — Daniel Caesar - **Artist:** [Daniel Caesar](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-caesar) - **Format:** ALBUM - **Release Date:** 2017-08-25 - **Record Label:** Golden Child Recordings - **Total Tracks:** 10 - **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/freudian - **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/3xybjP7r2VsWzwvDQipdM0 - **Apple Music:** https://music.apple.com/ca/album/freudian/1799080774 ## The Story of the Release Freudian is the seminal debut studio album by Canadian singer and songwriter Daniel Caesar (Ashton Simmonds). Independently released via Golden Child Recordings, the album became a global R&B phenomenon, earning two Grammy nominations and winning the 2018 Juno Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year. Anchored by timeless gospel chords, pristine live instrumentation, and deeply vulnerable examinations of romantic devotion, Freudian features collaborative appearances from Kali Uchis, H.E.R., Syd, and Charlotte Day Wilson. Produced primarily in Toronto by Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans, Freudian certified multi-platinum and redefined modern Canadian soul music. ## Canadian Press & Critical Reception > "Daniel Caesar's Freudian is a stunning, emotionally mature R&B masterpiece that honors classic gospel roots while feeling undeniably urgent." > — **Exclaim!** by A. Harmony (2017-08-25) [Read Article](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/daniel_caesar-freudian) > "With Freudian, Daniel Caesar crafts a modern spiritual that centers vulnerability and intimacy at the very heart of contemporary Canadian R&B." > — **The Gateway** by Nicholas Frew (2017-11-06) [Read Article](https://thegatewayonline.ca/2017/11/album-review-freudian/) > "Caesar's gospel-grounded soul album Freudian is full of yearning, quiet grandeur, and exquisitely rendered harmonies." > — **Pitchfork** by Briana Younger (2017-08-30) [Read Article](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/daniel-caesar-freudian/) ## Official Music Videos & Visual Direction ### "Get You" (Official Music Video) - **Watch:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQFVqltOXRg - **Track:** 01 on Freudian - **Description:** Official music video for 'Get You' feat. Kali Uchis, directed by Liam MacRae. - **Visual & Directorial Credits:** - **Liam MacRae**: Director [SOURCED] ### "We Find Love / Blessed" (Official Music Video) - **Watch:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eicw_dIi2dw - **Track:** 06 on Freudian - **Description:** Double-feature official music video directed by Keavan Yazdani and Sean Brown, filmed in Toronto. - **Visual & Directorial Credits:** - **Keavan Yazdani**: Director & Cinematographer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/keavan-yazdani) - **Sean Brown**: Co-Director & Creative Director [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/sean-brown) ## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits ### 01. Get You (feat. Kali Uchis) (4:38) - **Songwriting & Composition:** - **Daniel Caesar**: Lead Vocals, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-caesar) - **Production:** - **Matthew Burnett**: Producer, Keyboards [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/matthew-burnett) - **Jordan Evans**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jordan-evans) - **Engineering & Mixing:** - **Riley Bell**: Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/riley-bell) - **Performance & Session Musicians:** - **Kali Uchis**: Featured Vocals, Songwriter [SOURCED] - **Chester Hansen**: Bass Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/chester-hansen) - **Alexander Sowinski**: Drums [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/alexander-sowinski) - **Leland Whitty**: Electric Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/leland-whitty) ### 02. Best Part (feat. H.E.R.) (3:30) - **Songwriting & Composition:** - **Daniel Caesar**: Lead Vocals, Songwriter, Acoustic Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-caesar) - **Production:** - **Matthew Burnett**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/matthew-burnett) - **Jordan Evans**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jordan-evans) - **Engineering & Mixing:** - **Riley Bell**: Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/riley-bell) - **Performance & Session Musicians:** - **H.E.R.**: Featured Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Songwriter [SOURCED] ### 03. Hold Me Down (3:51) - **Songwriting & Composition:** - **Daniel Caesar**: Lead Vocals, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-caesar) - **Production:** - **Matthew Burnett**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/matthew-burnett) - **Jordan Evans**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jordan-evans) - **Engineering & Mixing:** - **Riley Bell**: Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/riley-bell) - **Performance & Session Musicians:** - **Alex Ernewein**: Keyboards, Additional Production [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/alex-ernewein) ### 04. Neu Roses (Transgressor's Song) (3:02) - **Songwriting & Composition:** - **Daniel Caesar**: Lead Vocals, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-caesar) - **Production:** - **Matthew Burnett**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/matthew-burnett) - **Jordan Evans**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jordan-evans) - **Engineering & Mixing:** - **Riley Bell**: Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/riley-bell) ### 05. Loose (3:06) - **Songwriting & Composition:** - **Daniel Caesar**: Lead Vocals, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-caesar) - **Production:** - **Jordan Evans**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jordan-evans) - **Matthew Burnett**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/matthew-burnett) - **Engineering & Mixing:** - **Riley Bell**: Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/riley-bell) - **Performance & Session Musicians:** - **Alex Ernewein**: Piano [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/alex-ernewein) ### 06. We Find Love (4:15) - **Songwriting & Composition:** - **Daniel Caesar**: Lead Vocals, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-caesar) - **Production:** - **Matthew Burnett**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/matthew-burnett) - **Jordan Evans**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jordan-evans) - **Engineering & Mixing:** - **Riley Bell**: Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/riley-bell) - **Performance & Session Musicians:** - **Alex Ernewein**: Organ & Piano [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/alex-ernewein) ### 07. Blessed (4:01) - **Songwriting & Composition:** - **Daniel Caesar**: Lead Vocals, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-caesar) - **Production:** - **Matthew Burnett**: Producer, Piano [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/matthew-burnett) - **Jordan Evans**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jordan-evans) - **Engineering & Mixing:** - **Riley Bell**: Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/riley-bell) ### 08. Take Me Away (feat. Syd) (3:46) - **Songwriting & Composition:** - **Daniel Caesar**: Lead Vocals, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-caesar) - **Production:** - **Jordan Evans**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jordan-evans) - **Matthew Burnett**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/matthew-burnett) - **Engineering & Mixing:** - **Riley Bell**: Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/riley-bell) - **Performance & Session Musicians:** - **Syd Bennett**: Featured Vocals, Songwriter [SOURCED] ### 09. Transform (feat. Charlotte Day Wilson) (4:41) - **Songwriting & Composition:** - **Daniel Caesar**: Lead Vocals, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-caesar) - **Production:** - **Jordan Evans**: Producer, Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jordan-evans) - **Matthew Burnett**: Producer, Keyboards [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/matthew-burnett) - **Engineering & Mixing:** - **Riley Bell**: Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/riley-bell) - **Performance & Session Musicians:** - **Charlotte Day Wilson** (@charlottedaywilson): Featured Vocals, Songwriter [VERIFIED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/charlotte-day-wilson) ### 10. Freudian (10:02) - **Songwriting & Composition:** - **Daniel Caesar**: Lead Vocals, Songwriter, Guitar [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/daniel-caesar) - **Production:** - **Matthew Burnett**: Producer, Keyboards [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/matthew-burnett) - **Jordan Evans**: Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jordan-evans) - **Jordon Manswell**: Additional Production [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/jordon-manswell) - **Engineering & Mixing:** - **Riley Bell**: Mix Engineer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/person/riley-bell) --- *Documented and verified via MusicList.ca — Canada's Independent Music Registry.*