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Stereotype Threat

by FKAjazz

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1.
Stereotype Threat (feat. Fred Thomas) 02:56
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2.
No Way to Go (feat. JSWISS) 04:15
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3.
Hard Times (feat. Marcus Machado) 00:43
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4.
Brighter Days (feat. Marcus Machado & Julian Litwack) 04:28
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5.
Storytime Interlude (feat. JSWISS) 00:59
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6.
Angel Cake (feat. Lez Lemon & Marcus Machado) 03:29
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7.
Wander As I Wonder 04:33
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8.
Rush (F.A.F. Intro) 00:53
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9.
F.A.F. (feat. Justin Swiney & Lez Lemon) 04:57
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About FKAjazz, "Stereotype Threat
by Jonathan Widran

With the release of his new album Stereotype Threat under the bold, fresh artistic identity FKAjazz (formerly known as…), NYC based saxophonist Samir Zarif lays the dynamic groundwork for the possibilities of what jazz is for his generation and provides a vision for what the cherished American art form can be moving forward. With a freewheeling energy driven by the still simmering melting pot of influences that drive his musical passion – traditional jazz, R&B and hip-hop – the full length collection is the culmination of a multi-faceted journey that transcends easy definitions. It’s always evolving with a sense of grooving and improvisational wonder and discovery.

While providing a powerhouse platform for FKAjazz’s tenor sax, Stereotype Threat is also a showcase for his skills as a composer, producer and mixer. After creating the foundation of the tracks, he pieced together incredible contributions from his high level cohorts in NYC’s jazz scene, including guitarist Marcus Machado, electric bassist Lez Lemon, guitarist Julian Litwack, drummer Justin Swiney and keyboardist Noah MacNeil. Also featured is the high impact rap lyricism of JSWISS on “No Way To Go” and “Storytime Interlude.”

Highlights include the “Hard Times” intro that leads into “Brighter Days,” a tandem reflecting the importance of a measured optimism that understands that obstacles are opportunities to grow and learn from; “Angel Cake,” which began as a remake of D’Angelo’s “Devil’s Pie” before FKAjazz flipped guitarist Marcus Machado’s guitar riffs to create a whole new celestial treasure; and “Wander as I Wonder,” whose title riffs on Langston Hughes’ autobiography “I Wonder as I Wander” and which addresses the challenges of deep relationships – and the importance of having a commitment that helps overcome them. The title of the moody and deeply grooving “F.A.F.” came from an Instagram fan’s spirited, off color declaration that the track was “Fly as F***.”

credits

released September 14, 2017

Production Credits:
FKAjazz - tenor saxophone (all), vocals (tracks 3, 4 & 7)
Marcus Machado - guitar (tracks 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6)
Lez Lemon - electric bass (tracks 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 & 9)
Julian Litwack - guitar (tracks 1, 3 & 4)
JSWISS - vocals (tracks 2 & 5)
Justin Swiney - drums (tracks 8 & 9)
Noah MacNeil - rhodes (track 4)
Fred Thomas - vocals (track 1)

Compositions, Production & Mixing by Samir Zarif aka FKAjazz
Mastering by Joe Lampert Mastering

Photo & Album Art design by Luke Midgley

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Saxophonist, Producer & Ableton DJ - Originally from Houston, TX living in Astoria, NY

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