WHAT IT IS

Description

A dive into jazz, hip hop and soul for the collaborator of Prince and Stevie Wonder. "What It Is" is the second LP by Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and producer Sly5thAve; his first release since the critically acclaimed project “The Invisible Man,” an orchestral tribute to Dr Dre. Celebrating not only his own versatile musicianship but also that of his collaborators and friends, "What It Is" is a collection of tracks showcasing the best of this multifaceted musician. A highly sought-after collaborator, Sly5thAve has earned the respect of a host of top-tier musicians, including Prince (as a member of the New Power Generation Band), Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Taylor Swift, Janelle Mon e, Freddie Gibbs and Quantic. "It’s a bit jazzy. There’s a bit of hip hop in there. A bit of orchestral vibes... That’s me," admits Sly5thAve. From the NYC-Texas-inspired sounds of "More Or Less," featuring prolific New York rapper Marlon Craft, to "Expatria," a politically charged Brazilian-Portuguese track recorded with Grammy-nominated Thalma de Freitas, the album spans a myriad of genres and showcases talented musicians with a wealth of ideas.