SXNTYLR, (pronounced Sean Taylor), is giving listeners something to dance and vibe to with his new video “Pull Up”. The Bronx, NY based recording artist is on a mission to have listeners experience his music in a way that not only feels good, but also challenges one to dare to be different. SXNTYLR’s unique approach to music is heavily inspired by his Jamaican culture, and his overall love for music. The sound he’s introducing is fresh, nostalgic, and overall creative.
About SXNTYLR’s Sound in “Pull Up”
“Pull Up” samples and is reminiscent of the 2000 song “Danger (Been So Long)” by Mystikal, however there’s an Afrobeat twist. SXNTYLR refers to his whine-worthy sound as being “classentic”. “I call my sound ‘classentic’ which is a portmanteau of the words ‘classic’ and ‘authentic’. It is a fusion of R&B, Dancehall, Hip-Hop, and Black American Music (BAM) formerly known as jazz.” SXNTYLR tells Remixd Mag. SXNTYLR also adds his own flavor to the sound with his exceptional trumpet playing. The song, featuring HG Locks, is a transcendental single reflective of his eclectic style.
After listening to SXNTYLR and “Pull Up”, you can’t help but want to go out and have a good time. “ What inspires me is dancing, love, all of my relationships (past and present), personal experiences, other people’s experiences, nature, and God…Music connects with all of these things. Music immortalizes memories and moments in time.”
What’s next for SXNTYLR
As for what SXNTYLR has in store coming up this year, he plans on releasing a new single, “Joe Grine”, in April, and also anticipates to release another project. He is definitely an artist to keep on your radar.
Keep reading to learn more about SXNTYLR.
What city are you from/ Where are you based now?
I am from Uptown Bronx (Wakefield), New York City and I am still based there.
How did you get your artist name?
My artist name is SXNTYLR (pronounced Sean Taylor) and my real name is Sean Taylor. I got my artist name by coming up with a creative and unique way to represent my name since I have a common name.
How would you describe your sound to readers who may not be familiar with you?
I call my sound “classentic” which is a portmanteau of the words ‘classic’ and ‘authentic’. It is a fusion of R&B, Dancehall, Hip-Hop, and Black American Music (BAM) formerly known as jazz.
What’s one reason you are passionate about music and what inspires you?
I am passionate about music because music is life and music is the universal language. What inspires me is dancing, love, all of my relationships (past and present), personal experiences, other people’s experiences, nature, and God. You can have a relationship and that be just it. On the other hand, you can have a relationship and connect it to a song which makes it far more meaningful. Music connects with all of these things. Music immortalizes memories and moments in time.
Who are some of your main musical influences?
Michael Jackson, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Clifford Brown, Mavado, Vybz Kartel
Tell us the name of the project you are currently promoting? What inspired this project?
I am currently promoting my latest single “Pull Up” featuring HG Locks and my EP entitled “More Fire”. What inspired the “More Fire” project was to pay homage to my Jamaican culture while honing the classentic sound; specifically the ‘dance’ approach to the classentic sound. I want people to dance when they vibe to it!
Dancehall is the heartbeat of this project yet there are R&B melodic approaches, some rapped verses, and live instrumentation which features my trumpet playing, and other instruments such as the tenor saxophone (played by Jason Arce) and keyboards (played by Densen ‘Meighstro’ Curwen). This is the Black American Music (BAM) influence here; formerly known as jazz. This is what makes me different and unique! There is a nostalgic familiarity to my music of various genres/songs/artists that people may already know BUT … I am bringing my own cultural and musical influence in the mix which is new, fresh, and captivates listeners’ interest. This is essential to the state of music right now while moving the needle forward!
Date that this project dropped or is set to drop?
The EP “More Fire” was released in May of 2020 and the single “Pull Up” featuring HG Locks was released in February of 2022.
What is this project about in your own words?
The “More Fire” project is about paying homage to the greats that paved the way for me while staying true to who I am and channeling that energy. If I could sum up the project in my own words it would be “It’s Just A Vibe”. The single “Pull Up” samples ‘Danger(Been So Long)’ by Mystikal featuring Nivea and is driven by an infectious afrobeat production. When experienced, most people may not be able to classify my music as a specific genre but that’s because it’s not supposed to be. It’s meant to feel good and that’s what it’s all about.
What’s next for you? Are you working on any upcoming projects we should be on the lookout for? Include some dates if you have them.
What’s next for me is that this year I’ll be putting on a host of concerts through my company “Respect The Musician”, releasing new merch, and working collaboratively with other dope creatives who take their passions seriously. Also, I’m gearing up to release a new single in April entitled “Joe Grine”. I’m super excited about it! I’m proclaiming it to be the song of Summer 2023! Also, I’m working on an EP entitled “Ocean Floor” which is a follow up to my single of the same name. That project personifies the ‘mood’ approach to the classentic sound where R&B is far more present while the dancehall heartbeat is still felt with a slower tempo. A lot of great things are in the works and I’m ready for the journey!
What message do you hope fans take away from your music and from this project?
I hope my fans aka “Shining Stars” takeaway that music is meant to be felt and not just heard. Music is meant to be experienced and not just listened to. I hope they understand that it’s okay to dare to be different, it’s okay to be original, and to stay true to who you are.
Where can we follow you on social media? Include links.
YouTube: http://youtube.com/SXNTYLR
Instagram: http://instagram.com/sxntylr
TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@sxntylr
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sxntylr
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sxntylr
