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White Jesus Black Problems Visual Album Out June 3
| “Each single is delivered with such urgency and potency to drive home a message he can contain no longer” –– Billboard “Ambitious Ancestral Concept Album” –– SPIN |
| Today, Fantastic Negrito (neé Xavier Dphrepaulezz) reveals “Trudoo,” the “chase scene” in the movie that is his forthcoming visual album White Jesus Black Problems, out June 3 via Storefront Records. On the third single from his multi-media project, the three-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and activist finds himself reflecting on the part of the human mind and spirit that wants to survive in spite of everything. White Jesus Black Problems is based on the true story of Negrito’s seventh-generation white Scottish grandmother (Grandma Gallamore), an indentured servant, living in a common-law marriage with his seventh-generation African American enslaved grandfather (Grandfather Courage); in open defiance of the racist, separatist, laws of 1750s colonial Virginia. “Trudoo” is a song of celebration. It’s about being cheered on by the voices of your ancestors and loved ones in your mind. Negrito is deeply linked to his seventh-gen grandparents, despite the apparent distance and time that separates them; their voices still aid him from succumbing to the negative forces in this world telling him to give up or let himself down. “Trudoo” is also a song about freedom and escape, so it is only fitting that it draws from a variety of musical spaces to create one wildly unique, inimitable sound. From the high energy of the James Brown-esque funk guitar to the bright electronic percussion, and finally, Negrito’s rapid-fire, bluegrass-influenced vocals, each of these components meld together to create the ultimate celebration of American sound and identity; which is only further solidified in the track’s chorus group vocals—providing a sense of togetherness. The collective thoughts and strength of Negritio’s ancestors are his north star, guiding him along the way. Watch the music video for “Trudoo” HERE Fantastic Negrito on “Trudoo” – “That song felt like a celebration. We’re going to make it! I wanted it to feel upbeat, fun, unique, different, all while still telling this story of yearning and desire and determination. Right after desire comes the determination, the determination to be free and chart one’s own destiny. One of the most beautiful and sacred parts of being a human being is achieving that freedom that seems so out of reach.” Alongside the announcement of White Jesus Black Problems in February, Fantastic Negrito shared the album’s lead single “Highest Bidder,” a track tackling themes of racism, capitalism, and the meaning of freedom itself via African rhythms and Delta blues. The announcement and single were met with praise from NPR All Songs Considered, Pitchfork, Billboard, Spin, American Songwriter, Consequence, San Francisco Chronicle, and more! Watch the music video for “Highest Bidder” HERE Watch the music video for “Oh Betty” HERE Fantastic Negrito is confirmed to play the Jazz Café in London on 26th and 27th July. Tickets can be purchased HERE. Pre-Order White Jesus Black Problems HERE Listen to Trudoo HERE Listen to Oh Betty HERE Listen to Highest Bidder HERE White Jesus Black Problems tracklist 1. Venomous Dogma 2. Highest Bidder 3. Mayor of Wasteland 4. They Go Low 5. Nibbadip 6. Oh Betty 7. You Don’t Belong Here 8. Man With No Name 9. You Better Have A Gun 10. Trudoo 11. In My Head 12. Register of Free Negroes 13. Virginia Soil |
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