# Arrested Development > Official site of Arrested Development, the Grammy-winning Atlanta hip-hop group. Explore new music, tour dates, band news and three decades of Life Music. This file is a curated index for AI assistants. Crawler permissions are defined in `/robots.txt`. ## Key Facts - Arrested Development is a Grammy-winning hip-hop group from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 1988 and led by Speech. - The group calls its blues-, gospel-, and funk-rooted approach Life Music. - The group remains active with new music and international full-band touring. - Official tour dates and ticket links are maintained on the Tour page. ## Core Pages - [Home](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/): Official site overview, current music, news, and tour dates. - [About](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/about): Official Arrested Development biography and history. - [The Band](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/band): Members of Arrested Development and the live collective. - [Tour](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/tour): Current tour dates and official ticket links. - [Music](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music): Discography, release pages, track listings, and listening links. - [News](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news): Official news, interviews, reviews, and updates. - [Join](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/join): Mailing-list signup and official contact information. ## Music Releases - [My Job Ain't Done (Remixes)](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/my-job-aint-done-remixes): Remix EP released August 29, 2025; executive produced by Speech and Configa. Photo by Nadja Celic. - [Adult Contemporary Hip Hop](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/adult-contemporary-hip-hop): Released July 3–4, 2025 with Independence Day framing. 20 tracks. Dedicated to the late Twan Mack; the fourth consecutive project co-executive produced by Speech and Configa. Focused on the AD family: Speech, 1 Love, Tasha LaRae, Fareedah, Ke'Andra, and Bee Taylor. Cover art by Maria Pokrovskaya. Themes include melanin pride, mortality, legacy, and post-2024-election America. - [Pack It Out - EP](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/pack-it-out-ep): Four-track EP released in 2025, off Adult Contemporary Hip Hop. - [All I See Is Melanin - EP](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/all-i-see-is-melanin-ep): Released February 6, 2025 for Black History Month; written on tour with The Roots. Five tracks including the Configa remix, instrumental, and acapella. - [Bullets in the Chamber](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/bullets-in-the-chamber): Released January 12, 2024. 17 tracks. Features Chuck D, Canibus, Diana King, Sa-Roc, Ras Kass, Skyzoo, Grandmaster Caz, Sol Messiah, and O'hene Savant. Executive produced by Speech and Configa. - [Round Two - EP](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/round-two-ep): 2024 EP. - [Hip Hop Saves Lives - EP](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/hip-hop-saves-lives-ep): Single/EP released December 11, 2023, featuring Chuck D and Grandmaster Caz; produced by Configa. Lead-in to Bullets in the Chamber. - [On the Cutting Room Floor (Mixtape)](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/on-the-cutting-room-floor-mixtape): 2023 mixtape of material from the Configa-era sessions. - [For the FKN Love](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/for-the-fkn-love): Released December 3, 2021. 17 tracks, heavy on guest features: Big Daddy Kane, Masta Ace, Monie Love, Freddie Foxxx, KXNG Crooked, The Sugarhill Gang, Fatman Scoop, and Dee-1. Includes Vibe and Never Had Your Back. - [Don't Fight Your Demons](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/dont-fight-your-demons): Released September 25, 2020. 16 tracks. Executive produced by Speech (Vagabond) and Configa (Configaration Records) — the start of the ongoing Speech/Configa partnership. Photography and art by Godiva Omoruyi. - [Craft & Optics](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/craft-and-optics): Released in late 2018, shortly after the death of founding spiritual elder Baba Oje on October 26, 2018. - [This Was Never Home](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/this-was-never-home): 2016 studio album, part of a two-project year alongside the free release Changing the Narrative. - [Strong](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/strong): Released December 2009 in Japan via Avex's Cutting Edge and January 2010 elsewhere. The single The World Is Changing hit the top 10 in Japan; Greener addresses climate change from a Black American perspective. - [Since the Last Time](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/since-the-last-time): Released internationally September 2006, with a US release on October 30, 2007 through Vagabond. Also sold on Spotify as a 2-in-1 with Among the Trees. - [Raw & Live](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/raw-and-live): Live album from the reunion era. - [Among the Trees](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/among-the-trees): Independent studio album from the reunion era; charted in Germany. - [Extended Revolution](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/extended-revolution): Remix/extended-mix compilation of the Chrysalis-era catalog. Quietly their No. 2 streaming asset: 134M+ lifetime Spotify streams, ~50k daily. - [Greatest Hits](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/greatest-hits): 18-track career compilation. Their single biggest catalog asset on streaming: 227M+ lifetime Spotify streams and ~84k daily as of mid-2026 — the primary discovery surface for the classic material. - [Zingalamaduni](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/zingalamaduni): Second studio album, released June 14, 1994. Title is a truncated Swahili phrase meaning 'the beehive of culture.' Singles: United Front, Africa's Inside Me, Ease My Mind. Peaked at No. 55 on the Billboard 200; a commercial disappointment that preceded the group's 1996 breakup. - [Unplugged](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/unplugged): Live album documenting the group's MTV Unplugged appearance. Debuted at No. 60 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold. - [3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life Of...](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/music/3-years-5-months-and-2-days-in-the-life-of): Debut album, released March 24, 1992. Named for the time it took the group to land a record deal. Produced the Top 10 hits Tennessee, People Everyday, and Mr. Wendal; sold 6M+ copies worldwide; No. 7 on the Billboard 200; No. 1 in the 1992 Village Voice Pazz & Jop critics' poll. Made AD the first hip-hop act to win the Grammy for Best New Artist (1993), alongside Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. ## News - [Arrested Development, Cat Power top a terrific Saturday at folk fest](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/arrested-development-cat-power-edmonton-folk-fest-2026): The Edmonton Journal highlights Arrested Development's politically charged, joyful, and high-energy Saturday-night performance at the 2026 Edmonton Folk Music Festival. - [Arrested Development on Bands of Enchantment](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/arrested-development-bands-of-enchantment-pbs): Watch Arrested Development bring Afrocentric hip hop, soul, funk, and high-energy live performance to the Bands of Enchantment festival stage on PBS. - [Arrested Development's long love affair with Australia continues with a trip to WOMADelaide](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/arrested-development-long-love-affair-australia-womadelaide): Speech reflects on Arrested Development's enduring relationship with Australian audiences, the group's return to WOMADelaide, and the case for a broader view of hip hop. - [Adult Contemporary Hip Hop Reviews](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/adult-contemporary-hip-hop-reviews): HIP HOP SOCIETY A Timeless Journey: Arrested Development Delivers in Style read the full review by Obie Trice Kenobi HERE UNDERGROUND... - [Arrested Development Won First Best New Artist Grammy—And They’re Still At It](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/arrested-development-won-first-best-new-artist-grammy-and-they-re-still-at-it): By: Kyle Eustice The Speech-led group has returned with a new single called “All I See is Melanin,” the Grammy Award-winning group’s... - [Speech on Being B.R.A.V.E.](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/speech-on-being-b-r-a-v-e): Grammy-Winner Speech Thomas Shares Essential Leadership Qualities at APTA Rail Conference. Leaders must be brave, advised Speech Thomas,... - [Speech at the Atlanta Falcons’ Celebration of 50 Years of Hip Hop](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/speech-at-the-atlanta-falcons-celebration-of-50-years-of-hip-hop): To celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop, the Falcons hosted a legendary lineup of Atlanta's most influential rappers and artists at the week 12... - [A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop’ to Air in December on CBS](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/a-grammy-salute-to-50-years-of-hip-hop-to-air-in-december-on-cbs): Tune in Sunday December 10 to see an all-star performance! Arrested Development, Big Daddy Kane, Black Sheep, Cypress Hill, Digable... - [Hip Hop Saves Lives!](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/hip-hop-saves-lives): The new single and video Hip Hop Saves Lives (feat. Chuck D and Grandmaster Caz) will be available for streaming this Sunday December... - [Cambridge Folk Festival 2023: Live Review](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/cambridge-folk-festival-2023-live-review): BYSEURAS OG ON 1ST AUGUST 2023 So who would have thought that esteemed L.A. hip-hop rappers, Arrested Development, were folk music? Fun... - [AD Makes Marquee Memories with Nick from 311](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/ad-makes-marquee-memories-with-nick-from-311): Check out the full episode on Setlist.fm - [Three Sold Out Shows in London and Rave Reviews!](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/three-sold-out-shows-in-london-and-rave-reviews): Check out these Photos and Review from CRT Photography at Jazz Cafe May 27, 2023 - [Concert Review: Southsea's Gaiety Bar May 24, 2023](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/concert-review-southsea-s-gaiety-bar-may-24-2023): “This band’s live energy is unrivalled, they bring a positive vibe and a positive message and they leave their audiences spent and... - [Hip-Hop at 50: Arrested Development discuss their 'surreal' career](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/hip-hop-at-50-arrested-development-discuss-their-surreal-career): Speech and Eshe from Arrested Development joined “Closer Look with Rose Scott” for our continuing discussion series “Hip-Hop at 50.” From... - [Speech on Questlove Supreme Podcast](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/speech-on-questlove-supreme-podcast): Watch Speech of Arrested Development join Questlove Supreme for a conversation on the podcast. - [BIG SHOUT OUT to the Bands and Fans on the 311 Cruise!](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/big-shout-out-to-the-bands-and-fans-on-the-311-cruise): Arrested Development sends a shout-out to the bands and fans who joined the 311 Cruise. - [Speech of Arrested Development on The Travelers Podcast with Brother Ali](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/speech-of-arrested-development-on-the-travelers-podcast-with-brother-ali): Watch Speech of Arrested Development on The Travelers Podcast with Brother Ali. - [Album Review: ‘Expansion’ by Speech by Tolita](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/album-review-expansion-by-speech): In my adult life, whenever I find myself in a spiritual wasteland (a frequent occurrence during this extended COVID19 season), I am prone... - [Speech’s Fave 5 Live Music Venues in Atlanta](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/speech-s-fave-5-live-music-venues-in-atlanta): He’s originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but Speech from Arrested Development has been in Atlanta for so long now that he considers it... - [New Reel People single featuring Speech](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/new-reel-people-single-featuring-speech): Check out the new Reel People single "I Never Knew" feat. Speech! - [(Rock The Bells) Arrested Development Drops New Video](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/rock-the-bells-arrested-development-drops-new-video): By Rock The Bells Staff Arrested Development has always brought a spirituality to their unique brand of Afrocentric, socially-conscious... - [Album Reviews of "Don't Fight Your Demons"](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/album-reviews-of-don-t-fight-your-demons): Arrested Development drops a new record today, titled “Don’t Fight Your Demons” The Conscious Hip Hop Band’s newest record is a sorely... - [Thinking Inside the Box: “16 Bars” Director Sam Bathrick on Producing in a Jail](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/news/thinking-inside-the-box-16-bars-director-sam-bathrick-on-producing-in-a-jail): This week on Flypaper, we’re exclusively featuring content that covers music initiatives and recordings from prison, in our editorial series... ## Discovery - [Core sitemap](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/sitemap-index.xml): Static site routes. - [Music and news sitemap](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/content-sitemap.xml): Published CMS content. - [Robots policy](https://www.arresteddevelopmentmusic.com/robots.txt): Crawler permissions.