Mali Wilson teams with Crosley Radio on Retro In Real Time vinyl release

Grammy-nominated producer and artist Mali Wilson has partnered with Crosley Radio to mark the vinyl release of her debut album, Retro In Real Time. The deal includes an exclusive purchase offer for fans and underscores the continued pull of intentional, start-to-finish listening.

Why it matters: - The release ties a debut album launch to vinyl’s ongoing comeback, a format that rewards full-album listening and physical ownership. - The partnership gives Retro In Real Time a retail hook for fans while connecting Wilson’s music to a brand associated with record players and analog listening. - Every vinyl purchase also supports musicians in need and helps sustain the mission of award-winning StoneWood Studios.

What happened: - Mali Wilson announced a partnership with Crosley Radio to coincide with the vinyl release of Retro In Real Time. - The vinyl edition of Retro In Real Time is available now at MaliWilson.com. - Fans who buy the vinyl through MaliWilson.com will receive an exclusive promotional code toward a Crosley record player.

The details: - Wilson described the album as a project built to be heard from beginning to end, with live musicianship, timeless songwriting and contemporary production. - Retro In Real Time pays tribute to soul, jazz, blues and classic R&B while presenting those influences through a contemporary lens. - Crosley has spent more than a century introducing listeners to vinyl through turntables that blend classic styling with modern technology. - Crosley is known globally for record players, including the suitcase-style Cruiser Record Player. - Wilson said the partnership felt natural because both sides treat music listening as an experience. - Eric D. Wilson, chief operating officer of The Retnuh Agency, said the collaboration reflects the connection between the album and Crosley’s place in music culture.

Between the lines: - The partnership is a marketing move, but it also reinforces a broader cultural shift toward slower, more intentional listening. - Wilson is positioning her debut album as a record meant to last, not just to stream. - Crosley benefits from aligning its brand with an artist-led release that emphasizes craftsmanship and physical media.

What's next: - Fans can buy the vinyl now through MaliWilson.com. - The promotional code offer gives buyers a direct path from the album release to a Crosley turntable purchase. - The album launch may help expand Wilson’s reach as a debut full-length project and keep StoneWood Studios tied to the release narrative.

The bottom line: - Retro In Real Time is being launched as more than an album. Wilson and Crosley are packaging it as an argument for why vinyl still matters.