Review
Brent Faiyaz took a significant step into the spotlight with his debut studio album, "Sonder Son," released on October 13, 2017. The album acts like a snapshot of Faiyaz's life experiences, inviting listeners into his world of transitions and emotional journeys. He wrote it in part while soaking up the vibes in the Dominican Republic, which gave his storytelling an authentic scent of island life and a lil' hint of Dominican roots. The laid-back energy he discovered there drove him to scrap his initial concepts in favor of more genuine, powerful vibes.
Produced mostly by Faiyaz himself, spiced up a bit by D-Pat, Atu, and a host of other creative cats, "Sonder Son" brings a sort of sparse yet deep vibe that meshes perfectly with Faiyaz's ethereal falsettos. Its simplicity is the genius; tracks like "First World Problemz / Nobody Carez" and "Gang Over Luv" dig deep into themes like rocky love tales and rising fame while holding on to his brotherhood and memories of hard times.
Despite some saying the beats ain't as varied as you might expect for such a raw genre, Faiyaz lets his voice hammer home those lines with stories painted richer than a Rembrandt. BURSTING with raw narratives, WARY yet confident—yeah, that's "Sonder Son" for you. It might just redefine what you think you know about modern R&B through its personal rhymes and vibes. So, strap in and let Faiyaz tell you his story straight from his soul. - Jace
