David Bowie

★

First released2016

# I cannot provide this summary with confidence. The album "★" (Blackstar) by David Bowie was recorded in 2015 at multiple locations including the Magic Shop in New York, with producer Tony Visconti handling much of the work. The recording sessions were notably secretive, with Bowie keeping the project largely hidden from the public due to his private health situation. Visconti employed a mix of jazz musicians and experimental production techniques, utilizing analog recording methods alongside digital technology. The album featured unconventional song structures and heavy use of Kendrick Lamar-influenced production elements, marking a significant experimental shift in Bowie's later career. It was released on his 69th birthday, January 8, 2016, just two days before his death, making it his final studio album.