Liberation is the third solo LP from composer, arranger, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sly5thAve. Layered with orchestral arrangements, jazz improvisation and Hip-Hop production, Liberation is an accomplished record of courage, musical conviction, and growth.
Known for his sophisticated compositions, Sylvester Uzoma Onyejiaka II AKA Sly5thAves first experiences with large-scale arranging were with the Club Casa Chamber Orchestra and recording instrumental covers of popular modern songs. Notably, his orchestral tribute to Dr. Dre, The Invisible Man, garnered widespread praise and attention, even earning the admiration of Dr. Dre himself. Through these recordings Sly5thAve felt he had found a way to make people connect with orchestral music; Ive long felt orchestras around the world are inaccessible to most people whether it be the programming or the cost, or the location.
The LP is Sly5thAves first full album of original orchestral arrangements and features the musicianship of Sly5thAves collaborators and Ghost Note bandmates - headed by Snarky Puppy's multi-Grammywinning percussion duo Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth, alongside previous collaborator Roberto Ver·stegui. Sly5thAves passion for collaboration is expressed on singles from Liberation, as he revitalises the beloved Destinys Child classic No, No, No Pt. 2 with help from Jonathan Mones; through the MonoNeon bassline of Monoxide featuring MacKenzie on vocals and guitar from Peter Knudsen; and on closing track Big Brother feat. Daniel Wytanis, a track that features and pays tribute to both Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth, alongside Ghost Note member and mixing engineer Ben Burget.
A1. Water Suite (Thirst) A2. Water Suite (Drown) A3. Water Suite (Sanctuary) A4. Water Suite (Renewal) feat. Michael Jelani Brooks B1. Liberation B2. No, No, No Pt. 2 feat. Jonathan Mones B3. Actin Whyte feat. Kyle Rapps C1. Exodus C2. Proverbs C3. Monoxide feat. MonoNeon, MacKenzie & Peter Knudsen C4. Big Brother feat. Daniel Wytanis D1. (Bonus Tracks) D2. No, No, No Pt. 2 feat. Jonathan Mones (Instrumental) D3. Actin Whyte (Instrumental) D4. Monoxide feat. MonoNeon, MacKenzie & Peter Knudsen (Instrumental)
- Format Detail: 2LP [w/ download card]
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- Genre: Jazz
- Format: Vinyl
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