SXNTYLR

TWO PROJECTS. TWO WORLDS. ONE VISION.

To the Recording Academy Voting Members, as First Round Voting for the 69th Annual GRAMMY Awards begins, I proudly present "HONEY DIP" for Best Progressive R&B Album and "Speechless" for Best Alternative Jazz Album. I poured my heart, culture, and musicianship into these two projects that represent different sides of who I am.

"HONEY DIP" represents my fusion of classic R&B, NYC Sexy Drill, Jamaican Dancehall, and my signature trumpet.

"Speechless" is my modern-day exploration of jazz, inspired by the forward thinking and fearless spirit of Miles Davis along with the sounds of New York City.

To every producer, engineer, musician, and collaborator who helped bring these projects to life, THANK YOU. This journey is bigger than me, and I'm grateful to everyone who believes in the vision.

To win a GRAMMY would be a dream come true. I'm just a man from Uptown Bronx who kept pushing, kept believing, and never stopped pursuing the dream. To have my music considered on this level is an honor in itself. If my journey or my music resonates with you, I ask you to be a part of my story and consider both projects in your voting process.

Stream "HONEY DIP" & "Speechless" via the hyperlinks in their respective sections below.

The real is on the rise. 🙏🏽🎺🏆✨️

Imagine J Dilla meets Miles Davis meets the essence of New York City. That's "Speechless". The album was born from that sound. It is my musical interpretation of New York City through my trumpet.

Inspired by the spirit behind Miles Davis’ Grammy-winning album 'Doo-Bop', “Speechless” is my modern-day interpretation of what it means to let a jazz instrumental album communicate through the current musical landscape. I wasn't trying to recreate Miles’ sound—I wanted to embrace the philosophy of fearless forward movement while remaining rooted in musicianship, melody, harmony, rhythm, and what I like to call improvised composition.

"HONEY DIP" keeps the essence of the late 90's and early 2000's R&B we grew up loving while pushing it forward through the contemporary language of Sexy Drill. Through my pen, my voice, my trumpet, and executive vision, I wanted the production to reflect the sound of New York City right now without losing what makes R&B timeless.

My Jamaican roots are present through interpolations of dancehall classics, creating a natural bridge between where I come from and the city that shaped me. Then there's the trumpet, my signature, used here not simply as an instrument, but as a vehicle for sensuality, seduction, and emotion.

"HONEY DIP" is progressive because it doesn't choose between the past and the future. It connects them. It embodies New York City. It carries my Jamaican heritage. It honors the R&B that raised me and it pushes the sound that is authentically me.

This is my contribution to the culture. 🙏🏽🍯🏆

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MISSION STATEMENT

SXNTYLR's mission is to inspire people to recognize the greatness and light that already exists within them through music, creativity, and authentic human connection. Every song, performance, and artistic expression is designed to uplift, empower, and remind others that their purpose and potential deserve to shine.

This mission was born from the enduring legacy of his late uncle, Roy Taylor Jr. (R.I.P.), affectionately known as DJ Shining Star, whose life left an indelible mark on everyone he encountered. In tribute to his uncle's spirit, SXNTYLR proudly refers to his fans, supporters, family, and friends as "Shining Stars"—a reminder that every person carries a unique light capable of inspiring the world.

For SXNTYLR, music is more than entertainment; it is a vehicle for encouragement, unity, and transformation. His vision is to build a global community of Shining Stars who celebrate authenticity, pursue excellence, uplift one another, and never dim the light they were created to share.

Shining Star Forever.

SXNTYLR ARTIST BIO

SXNTYLR (pronounced Sean Taylor) is a Jamaican-American recording artist, vocalist, trumpeter, songwriter, and electrifying live entertainer redefining modern R&B through the lens of Caribbean culture, Hip-Hop, and live musicianship.

Few artists can captivate an audience with both a microphone and a trumpet. SXNTYLR does both—blending contemporary R&B, Dancehall, and Afrobeats with world-class musicianship to create a live experience that's as visually compelling as it is sonically unforgettable.

Raised in the Wakefield section of the Boogie Down Bronx, SXNTYLR has shared stages and collaborated with an impressive roster of music legends and tastemakers, including Rakim, Lil' Kim, The LOX, Beenie Man, Beres Hammond, Spragga Benz, Masta Ace, Skyzoo, Torae, Termanology, General DV (Khryst), Just Blaze, !llmind, Statik Selektah, and many more. These experiences have shaped an artist equally comfortable commanding intimate venues, major stages, and high-profile collaborations.

Coining the term "Classentic"—a fusion of classic and authentic—SXNTYLR has crafted a sound that is unmistakably his own. His vocal records seamlessly blend contemporary R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeats, and Hip-Hop influences, while his instrumental projects showcase his expressive trumpet playing over rich, cinematic production. Whether singing, performing, or playing trumpet, SXNTYLR delivers music with timeless soul, modern energy, and undeniable authenticity.

Shining Star Forever.