There is desperation and urgency in Fantastic Negrito's new album Please Don??t Be Dead. For anyone who ever felt like it was over yet hoped it wasn??t, this is your music. ??I wrote this album because I fear for the life of my black son,? said Negrito. ??I fear for the lives of my daughters. I am uncertain about what kind of future they will face. Will someone shoot up their school? Will they become addicted to prescription pills? Will they wind up on the street, sleeping under freeways and overpasses? Will the police murder my son? I came up with the name Please Don??t Be Dead because I felt like we??d lost our way as a society ?? and I know what happens when you chase the wrong things. It??s the story of my life.? Please Don??t Be Dead follows 2016??s Grammy Award-winning The Last Days Of Oakland. -
There is desperation and urgency in Fantastic Negrito's new album Please Don't Be Dead. The record sees the Devil around the corner, and each song is a plea to make you aware of what's waiting for you. The artist is screaming at you because he knows what comes next. The album art features a real life photograph of Fantastic Negrito waking up from a three week coma. His body is shattered, his eyes are staring past you. They're staring at the darkness that awaits. But with his new album we hear the voice of an artist who put that darkness in the rearview. Now he's asking America to do the same.
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Cardboard gatefold cover with plastic cd tray in centre and 8 page booklet
Hospital tag barcode on the cover image, front cover of booklet and CD face is part of the artwork.
"Please Don't Be Dead" is a powerful and soul-stirring album by Fantastic Negrito, available in CD format from Sony Music Media. This record showcases the raw energy and emotional depth that have become hallmarks of Fantastic Negrito's music, blending blues, rock, funk, and roots influences into an unforgettable listening experience. The album features standout tracks like "Plastic Hamburgers" and "The Duffler," each delivering poignant social commentary wrapped in infectious grooves. Sony Music Media ensures top-notch audio quality and packaging for this release.
Fantastic Negrito is the stage name of Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz, an American musician renowned for his revivalist approach to blues with a modern twist. He rose to prominence after winning NPR?s Tiny Desk Contest in 2015 and has since earned critical acclaim worldwide. His previous works have garnered multiple Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Blues Album?testament to his talent as both a songwriter and performer.
Sony Music Media stands as one of the world?s leading music companies with decades of history supporting legendary artists across genres. Their commitment to excellence guarantees listeners receive only the best in sound fidelity and presentation.
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Technical specifications
Language
Packaging data
Package type
Jewel case
Features
Genre
Americana
Media type
CD
Distribution type
Physical media
Target audience
Adult
Number of optical discs
1 discs
Release date (DD/MM/YYYY)
14/06/2018
Song titles
Disc 1:
1 Plastic Hamburgers
2 Bad Guy Necessity
3 A Letter To Fear
4 A Boy Named Andrew
5 Transgender Biscuits
6 The Suit That Won'T Come Off
7 A Cold November Street
8 The Duffler
9 Dark Windows
10 Never Give Up
11 Bullshit Anthem
Rock&Pop
100.624
