Description
"‘Spellbinding’ – Wonderland ‘Excellent’ – Jamie Cullum After two EPs and an illuminating start to his career, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Venna releases his debut album, Malik. Not wanting to be rooted in jazz alone, Malik embodies the melting pot of sounds that reflects Venna’s environment. Bossa Nova influences can be heard across the album, as well as a deep love for Soul, R&B, and Rap. Venna’s broad range shines bright in his choice of collaborators, including vocalists Jorja Smith, Leon Thomas, MIKE, and Smino, as well as instrumentalists such as Yussef Dayes and Marco Bernardis. It’s a beautiful rarity when an artist sees themselves as a vessel of the music, and though Malik is a manifestation of his experiences and how he sees the world and years of craft, Venna wants Malik to be an invitation. An invitation to let go, be present and submit to sensory experiences.
• Venna is a Grammy-winning artist, having won a Grammy in 2020 for Best World Album as part of Burna Boy’s album ‘Twice As Tall’
• Featured artists include Leon Thomas, MIKE, Yussef Dayes, Jorja Smith, Smino and more • Non-featured performers include the upper echelon musicians, including Rocco Palladino, Elijah Fox, Brian Hargrove, Marco Bernardis, AoD, Immanuel Simelane, Alexander Bourt and more
• Radio support from KCRW, KEXP, BBC R1 (Benji B), 1Xtra (Casskid), 6Music, NTS, and more • Previous online coverage from GQ, Vogue, Wonderland, 1883, and more
• Social following: Spotify 1.1m listeners | IG 59k | TikTok: 18k | YouTube: 14.1k
• COLORS Session confirmed
• Performing at the Central Park Summer Stage as part of the Summer Dayes festival"
Tracklistings
1. Yoshi' Intro
2. Numero Uno
3. Myself
4. Prophet
5. Star101
6. Day x2
7. São Paulo' Interlude
8. Twisting
9. Zazu
10. Mr Popular
11. Raggo Rock
12. Veranda
13. Alchemy
14. Clarendon Fable
15. Indigo
16. My Way
17. Eternal Reflections
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