{"title":"Brent Faiyaz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Brent Faiyaz\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristopher Brent Wood was born in Columbia, Maryland on September 19, 1995. He began releasing music as Brent Faiyaz in 2014 and gained early attention as the featured vocalist on GoldLink's 2017 single Crew. He is also one-third of the group Sonder, with producers Dpat and Atu. Faiyaz has operated as an independent artist throughout his career, running his own Lost Kids label, and is widely considered one of the most influential contemporary R\u0026amp;B figures of the late 2010s and early 2020s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrent Faiyaz's sound combines contemporary R\u0026amp;B, neo-soul, alternative R\u0026amp;B, and hip hop with sparse, atmospheric production drawing on trap and ambient electronic influences alongside soul and gospel vocal traditions. His albums frequently address themes of love, fame, and personal conflict in extended narrative arcs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA.M. Paradox EP (2016, Lost Kids)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonder Son (2017, Lost Kids)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuck the World (2020, Lost Kids)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWasteland (2022, Lost Kids\/Stem)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger Than Life (2023, Lost Kids\/Stem)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLost Kids vinyl pressings have been issued in standard and color variant editions, including limited deluxe pressings of Wasteland and Larger Than Life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Brent Faiyaz typically start with Wasteland (2022) or Sonder Son (2017). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rnb-soul-vinyl-records\"\u003eR\u0026amp;B And Soul\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2020s-vinyl-records\"\u003e2020s — Now\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brent-faiyaz-icon-vinyl","title":"Icon LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips 4\/3\/2026 - Icon is a statement record-reflective, refined, and resonant-cementing Brent Faiyaz's place as one of the most influential voices in modern R\u0026amp;B.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540978774199,"sku":"210000103592","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4495172-3533419.jpg?v=1781154941"},{"product_id":"brent-faiyaz-icon-orange-vinyl","title":"Icon LP","description":"","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772748869815,"sku":"210000104909","price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"brent-faiyaz-icon-cd","title":"Icon CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrent Faiyaz's \"Icon CD\" marks a pivotal moment in R\u0026amp;B, showcasing his unique blend of classic soul and contemporary soundscapes. Executive produced by the legendary Raphael Saadiq, this album features ten tracks, including standouts like \"White Noise\" and \"Butterflies,\" all crafted with meticulous care and vibrant production. With contributions from notable names such as Benny Blanco and Chad Hugo, this release promises an immersive listening experience that resonates deeply with its audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48772748935351,"sku":"210000104911","price":17.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4493904-3533421.jpg?v=1782827787"},{"product_id":"brent-faiyaz-wasteland-vinyl","title":"Wasteland 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's a narrative album, weaving together skits, interludes, and tracks to tell a story about a man's descent into a self-destructive path.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785817927863,"sku":"210000097860","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/418467295157-500.webp?v=1783046004"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/brent-faiyaz.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}