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Sweet

by Jason Jamal

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  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

    Bonus items with digital download include:
    *pdf of Sweet lyric booklet
    *jpeg single cover art for U
    *promo pics

    Artist receives 75% of all proceeds of digital only sales. The remaining 25% supports Grimalkin's label and mutual aid fund and helps us towards sustaining our work.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $8 USD  or more

     

  • Limited Edition 7" Full Length Lathe Cut
    Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Digital download of Sweet included with each lathe cut purchase, as well as:

    *Handwritten thank you note

    *a couple surprise stickers & pins from Grimalkin Records

    Bonus items with digital download include:

    *pdf of Sweet lyric booklet

    *jpeg single cover art for U

    *promo pics

    All proceeds from the sale of lathes fund physical releases of other artists on Grimalkin Records. We break even if all of them sell.
    grimalkinrecords.bandcamp.com

    lathe cut records made by:
    groovyduderecords.com

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  • Limited Edition Cassette
    Cassette + Digital Album

    hand-dubbed with love <3

    Digital download of Sweet included with each cassette purchase, as well as:

    *Handwritten thank you note

    *a couple surprise stickers & pins from Grimalkin Records

    Bonus items with digital download include:

    *pdf of Sweet lyric booklet

    *jpeg single cover art for U

    *promo pics

    All proceeds from the sale of tapes go to Benét Nutalls top surgery fund. A very dear friend of Jason's who deserves this gender affirming surgery.
    Go Fund Me: www.gofundme.com/f/2bqn4ynmqo?qid=8f0bb5c4b66c7cb4c00605640bfc4bed
    Cashapp: $Benantics
    Venmo: benet-nutall

    Includes unlimited streaming of Sweet via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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U 02:46 video
2.
Memories 02:30
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4.
2gether 02:15

about

July 16, 2021: Jason Jamal aka Jason Garland (he/him) is a classical trombonist turned RnB singer-songwriter based out of Richmond, VA. Pulling influences from his performances with indie bands and choral groups playing up the east coast at venues from the likes of Carnegie Hall to The National, he is planning to release a number of projects in 2021 including a double single with Benét (4/15) and an EP with non-profit label Grimalkin (7/16), featuring production from longtime pal/collaborator Cam Smith (Not Kevin).

Sweet is an agglomeration of love for classic and mid 2000’s R&B, classical instruments, and friendship. Musicians like Anita Baker and John Legend helped to create the sound for songs Memories and 2gether, influencing the smooth yet powerful vocals and meaningful lyrics. Jason's experience as a classical musician as well as listening to bands like the Gap Band helped to inspire the soundscape and horn arrangements. The featured musicians also helped to show the distinct differences in how the horns were arranged, pulling each of their perspectives and expertise through the songs. Reggie Chapman on All the Things brought the song his experimental Jazz inflections, while Jackson Shurlds on Memories brought the smooth and lush influences of the great trumpet players of Jazz like Chet Baker and Miles Davis. Every song was only made possible through the relationships brought to me through music, so every song is in a way a love story to my friendships and relationships. This EP is nothing but love which is why it's so Sweet.  

Artist receives 75% of all proceeds of digital only sales. The remaining 25% supports Grimalkin's label and mutual aid fund and helps us towards sustaining our work.  
Tape proceeds go to Benét Nutalls top surgery fund. A very dear friend of Jason's who deserves this gender affirming surgery. 
Go Fund Me: www.gofundme.com/f/2bqn4ynmqo?qid=8f0bb5c4b66c7cb4c00605640bfc4bed
Cashapp: $Benantics
Venmo: benet-nutallLathe proceeds go back to Gr's label fund since we break even if the whole run sells. 

credits

released July 16, 2021

Music and lyrics by Jason Jamal
www.instagram.com/thejasonjamal/

Music, production and mixing by Cameron Smith
www.prodcamsmith.com/notkevin
www.instagram.com/notkevinmusic/


Shoutout to my good friend Cameron Smith for helping me get this musical journey together.

A very special thank you to the featured artists, Dr. Reginald Chapman and Jackson Shurlds. I've been the biggest fan for what seems like forever now.
www.reginaldchapman.com
www.instagram.com/regchapmanjr/
www.instagram.com/jacksonshurlds_music/

Huge huge special thank you to Lucienne for helping film and photograph and edit everything. The visuals to this EP wouldn't be what they are without your help!
www.luxxiennen.work
www.instagram.com/luxxienne/

And certainly a huge shout out to Clayton Storm Hall for designing these lovely pieces for me to wear!
www.jetcsh.com
www.instagram.com/cshall26/

Thanks to Alex Teschel for the wonderful typography work on the cover art.
alexteschel.com
www.instagram.com/tesch.tif/

Huge thanks to Bandcamp for choosing this for an Album of the Day:
daily.bandcamp.com/album-of-the-day/jason-jamal-sweet-review

Huge thanks to Taylor and The All Scene Eye for the premiere of U and this interview with Jason: theallsceneeye.com/2021/06/04/jason-jamal-follows-his-heart-strings-to-u/

Thanks so much to MEFD for including this in their week's favorites:
www.mesenceintesfontdefaut.com/2021/07/18/coups-de-coeur-18-juillet/

Thank you so much to Claudia and thegreatmixtape for this review: thegreatmixtape.wordpress.com/2021/08/05/sweet/

Much love to Palak Jayswal at Slug Mag for covering this album: www.slugmag.com/music/reviews-music/national-music-reviews/jason-jamal-sweet/

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Jason Jamal is a classical trombonist turned RnB singer-songwriter based out of Richmond, VA.

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