A. M. Paradox

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A.M. Paradox
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EP by
Brent Faiyaz
ReleasedSeptember 19, 2016 (2016-09-19)
Genre R&B
Length21:48
Label Lost Kids
Producer
  • Atu
  • Ben Free
  • Dpat
  • James Harte
  • Los Hendrix
  • Pablo Dylan
  • Paperboy Fabe
Brent Faiyaz chronology
Black Child EP
(2013)		A.M. Paradox
(2016)		 Sonder Son
(2017)
Singles from A. M. Paradox
  1. "Invite Me"
    Released: June 1, 2016
  2. "Poison"
    Released: September 15, 2016

A.M. Paradox is the debut extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter and rapper Brent Faiyaz released on September 19, 2016. Production was handled by multiple record producers such as Ben Free, Los Hendrix and Pablo Dylan.

Contents

A.M. Paradox is an R&B EP that explores themes of lust, love and loss. Upon release, it would receive generally positive reviews from music critics. The EP was promoted with the two singles "Poison" and "Invite Me".

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. He had later gained more traction following the release of A.M. Paradox, [4] alongside the musical band Sonder—an R&B trio formed by him alongside record producers Atu and Dpat. [5] [6] Upon release, it received generally positive reviews from music critics. [7]

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

Jon Tanners writing for Pigeons and Planes wrote that 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." [7]

Track listing

No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Lovely"
  • Dpat
  • Atu
4:51
2."Insecure"
  • James Harte
  • Pablo Dylan
4:05
3."Invite Me"Dylan3:14
4."Poison"
  • Ben Free
  • Los Hendrix
5:05
5."No One Knows"
4:31
Total length:21:48

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. 1 2 3 Serrell, Kwele (August 3, 2016). "Brent Faiyaz's "Poison" Is an Elixir You'll Want a Stiff Shot Of". VICE. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Younger, Briana (October 23, 2017). "Brent Faiyaz's R&B Has Rough Edges, But That's the Point". VICE . Retrieved January 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ 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 January 25, 2026.
  7. 1 2 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.
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