SLY5THAVE

Rooted in jazz improvisation and hip-hop production, ‘Liberation’ is a record of courage, musical conviction and accomplishment.

The LP is Sly5thAve’s first full album of original orchestral arrangements and features the musicianship of his Ghost Note bandmates - headed by Snarky Puppy's multi-Grammy–winning percussion duo Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth.

Known for his sophisticated compositions, Sylvester Uzoma Onyejiaka II AKA Sly5thAve’s sound is shaped by his faith in Hip-Hop and deep understanding of soul, R&B and jazz. With a core underground following, he has been backed by famed tastemakers including Jarobi White (A Tribe Called Quest), Dr. Dre, Questlove and The Roots, and actor Martin Freeman, and performed with the likes of Prince, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, Freddie Gibbs and Quantic.