'The World Is Getting Smaller', Snarky Puppy's second album, was released in 2007 also under the Sitmom Records label. This record continued the group's exploration of jazz fusion, with more polished compositions and greater cohesion in the ensemble's sound.
Like its predecessor, the album was produced by Michael League and recorded with a lineup that was beginning to expand, incorporating more wind and percussion instruments. The songs reflect compositional maturity and a growing influence from African American music, funk, and soul.
The title suggests a reflection on globalization and cultural interconnection, themes that Snarky Puppy would explore more deeply in later works. Although still a niche release, the album solidified the band's reputation as an innovative force in contemporary jazz.