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Respect The Musician Black Snapback (Gold Letters)
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Respect The Musician Navy Blue Snapback (White Letters)
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Respect The Musician T-Shirt (White Letters)
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HONEY DIP (EP)
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HONEY DIP (Single)
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RESPECT THE MUSICIAN™
Music isn't just heard—it is studied, practiced, sacrificed for, and lived.
Respect The Musician™ was created to celebrate the artists behind the art and the lifelong dedication required to master a craft. More than apparel, it is a movement that honors musicians, singers, songwriters, producers, MCs, DJs, instrumentalists, and every true lover of music who understands the value of creativity and authentic expression.
When you wear Respect The Musician™, you're making a statement. You're standing with the creators who inspire the world through their talent, discipline, and passion.
Join the movement.
Snapbacks, dad hats, T-shirts, and collectible pins are available now.
Wear the message. Respect The Musician.
BRAND PROMISE: Every SXNTYLR record and live performance is crafted to deliver more than entertainment—it is an experience rooted in exceptional musicianship, fearless creativity, and an unwavering commitment to artistic excellence. Whether listening through headphones or standing in the audience, you will leave with a renewed appreciation for the power of authentic performance and the timeless art of music. Most importantly, you will be reminded to recognize the light within yourself, embrace your own greatness, and walk away knowing one simple truth: You are a Shining Star. Shining Star Forever.
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, Skyzoo, Torae, Masta Ace, Spragga Benz, Beres Hammond, 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.
SXNTYLR - Joe Grine (Official Video)
SXNTYLR - Pull Up feat. HG Locks (Official Video)
SXNTYLR - Shake Up Ya Body feat. Jah Jah Town & Denzil Porter (Official Video)
SXNTYLR - Ocean Floor (Official Video)
What ever happened to "Dancehall"? Have we forgotten the importance of going "Back to Basics"?
Dancehall has forgotten its roots and culture. A lot of the music has become very dark and gritty which has played a major role in the rise of violence in Jamaica and where dancehall music is consumed. There was a time where you would go to parties and everyone danced the night away because the energy of the music was on a high frequency and made people feel good! The world needs more of that. In the words of Gerald Levy aka "Faada Bogle" and "Mr. Wacky", there is a need for the dancehall fraternerity to go "Back to Basics". This applies to the dancing, the way music is created and released into the universe, fashion, style, and more. I'll go basic with you, and you go basic with me. I'll respect you and you respect me. It all starts with you. Love is the answer!
What is the current state of R&B? How is SXNTYLR contributing to the music culture?
Contemporary R&B is the not the same R&B that many people grew up to love. Specifically, R&B music from the 80's, 90's, and even 2000's is different from contemporary R&B. A singer would sing and an MC would spit bars on a track and that balance made 'Hip-Hop and R&B' beautiful. When the singers began to rap and the MCs began to sing, there was a shift in the musical atmosphere which has lead to where we are now with contemporary R&B. There was a time when a lot of the music being created by artists were done from the ground up and/or inspired from the music that came before them; sampling and interpolations. Nowadays, in R&B, a lot of the songs are not even sampling records from the past... they are pretty much taking the entire record and calling it brand new. This is where SXNTYLR comes in as a contribution to the music culture. Creating a new sound called the "classentic" sound which is a portmanteau of the words 'classic' and 'authentic'. The essence of this sound is R&B with the heartbeat of Dancehall along with nuances of Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, and Black American Music (BAM); formerly known as Jazz. A resurgence of live instrumentation, arranging songs that include bridges and vamps, paying homage to the greats that paved the way for current artists, creating more love songs that are about togetherness and not separateness, and making people love to love again while making people love to dance again, too!
How has the TRUMPET sound impacted "Hip-Hop"? Why does live instrumentation matter?
The TRUMPET sound is in the DNA of all lovers of Hip-Hop culture; specifically the music. The most sampled artist in Hip-Hop is ... (inserts drum roll) ... James Brown! Where did James Brown recruit most of his musicians from? Miles Davis! One of the most influential musician of the 21st century, and what was his instrument? The TRUMPET! That alone speaks volumes. Live instrumentation matters because people have dedicated their lives to mastering their instruments and technology has found a way to emulate the sounds of musical instruments. However, real musicians play from their soul and there are some notes/chord progressions that NO technological device can produce...may even come close... but it is not the same. Inventions such as ProTools, Logic, Reason, etc are extremely helpful in recording/music creation because the market is not as saturated with musicians as many years ago. Nonetheless, it is always best to go with live instrumentation. Respect The Musician!