A. M. Paradox
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| Released | September 19, 2016 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 21:48 | |||
| Label | Lost Kids | |||
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| Singles from A. M. Paradox | ||||
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A.M. Paradox is the second extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter and rapper Brent Faiyaz. It released on September 19, 2016 through Lost Kids as a follow up to his debut EP, Black Child. Consisting of five tracks and a duration of around twenty-one minutes, its production was handled by multiple record producers including Ben Free, Los Hendrix and Pablo Dylan.
A.M. Paradox is an R&B EP that explores themes of lust, love and loss. The EP was promoted with the two singles "Poison" and "Invite Me". Upon release, it would receive generally positive reviews from music critics.
Background and release
Faiyaz would sign a publishing deal with Pulse Music Group.[1][2] On June 1, 2016, He would release the lead single "Invite Me". Upon working on the album, producer Ben Free took Faiyaz through a rough idea for a song called “Poison.”[3] Faiyaz explained that the song "pushed him creatively and challenged him both vocally and conceptually outside his comfort zone."[3] He'd later release "Poison" as the second and final single on September 15, 2016. Upon its release on September 19, 2016, it gained traction,[4][5] and received generally positive reviews from music critics.[6]
Composition
According to Vice's Kwele Serrell, A.M. Paradox's lead single "Poison" has an "immensely sexy vibe that almost forces you to get lost in a deep hole of provocative feelings and fantasies. This may or may not stimulate awkward emotions in the workplace."[3]
Critical reception
Writing for Pigeons and Planes, Jon Tanners wrote the EP "arrives result of so much searching and personal evolution—a pointed, polished continuation of the hushed, sultry explorations of love and lust that first put Faiyaz onto our radar. A.M. Paradox takes root in Faiyaz's mission for honest expression."[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Lovely" |
| 4:51 |
| 2. | "Insecure" |
| 4:05 |
| 3. | "Invite Me" | Dylan | 3:14 |
| 4. | "Poison" |
| 5:05 |
| 5. | "No One Knows" |
| 4:31 |
| Total length: | 21:48 | ||
References
- ^ Cohen, Teddy (July 21, 2022). "Brent Faiyaz renews publishing deal with PULSE Music Group". Music Business Worldwide. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Alex (August 1, 2022). "Brent Faiyaz Cites Drake, Alicia Keys as Inspirations; Confesses Even He Has a Hard Time Listening to His Own 'Wasteland' Album". Variety. Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- ^ a b c Serrell, Kwele (August 3, 2016). "Brent Faiyaz's "Poison" Is an Elixir You'll Want a Stiff Shot Of". VICE. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ Jefferson, J'na (February 24, 2020). "Brent Faiyaz Just Released a New Project, But Wants To Drop His Next One 'As Soon As Possible'". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ C.M., Emmanuel (December 16, 2016). "GoldLink, Shy Glizzy and Brent Faiyaz Start a "Crew" on New Single". XXL. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
- ^ a b Tanners, Jon (September 19, 2016). "Brent Faiyaz Delivers Delicate Soul on A.M. Paradox". Pigeons and Planes. Archived from the original on September 22, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2017.