Written by Anna Butterss, Jeff Parker, Deantoni Parks, Mauro Refosco, Rickey Washington, Vikram Devasthali, Chris Warren and Josh Johnson contributed to the track.
By Andy Kahn Dec 2, 2025 • 7:03 am PST
Red Hot Chili Peppers co-founding bassist Flea returns to his first instrument, the trumpet, on his newly shared solo single, “A Plea.” Flea has been at work recording a new solo album that Nonesuch Records is expected to release next year.
Flea recorded electric bass, trumpet and vocals on “A Plea.” An impressive roster of musicians contributed to the single, including double bassist Anna Butterss, guitarist Jeff Parker, drummer Deantoni Parks, percussionist Mauro Refosco, alto flutist Rickey Washington, trombonist Vikram Devasthali and vocalist Chris Warren. The track’s producer, Josh Johnson, provided alto saxophone as well.
Flea wrote the lyrics to “A Plea,” which “[reflect] on the divisiveness in our country and our world.” The track will appear on his forthcoming solo album.
The single arrived with an accompanying music video directed by Clara Balzary with choreography by Sadie Wilking. Watch their work while listening to “A Plea” below:
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