WHAT IT IS

Description

"A dive into hip-hop, jazz and soul for the collaborator of Prince and Stevie Wonder. "What It Is" is the second LP from 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 musicality 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 high-profile musicians, including Prince (as a member of the New Power Generation Band), Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Taylor Swift, Janelle Monáe, Freddie Gibbs and Quantic. "It's a little jazzy. There's some hip hop in there. A little orchestral vibe... It's me," admits Sly5thAve. From the NYC-Texas inspired sounds of "More Or Less", featuring prolific New York rapper Marlon Craft, to "Expatria", a heavily political Brazilian-Portuguese track recorded with Grammy-nominated Thalma de Freitas, the album covers a myriad of genres and propositions from talented musicians."