4 September, 2020Print
Phil Augusta Jackson Proves He’s “One Hell of a Rapper” (KUTX) On New EP, The Redondo Tape EP – Out Today
“A Versatile, Engaging Artist In His Own Right” (UPROXX)
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NPR Weekend Edition Interview to Air This Sunday, September 6
Today (September 4), musician, writer, actor, director, and poet Phil Augusta Jackson drops his newest project, The Redondo Tape EP, a six-track collection that beautifully combines some of the best elements of Black music culture. Experimenting with the sounds of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Trap, Jackson steps to the forefront, revealing himself to be “a versatile, engaging artist” (UPROXX).
The EP is a snapshot of the time Phil spent living in Redondo Beach while writing for HBO’s hit series Insecure (his other writing credits include Key & Peele, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and more). The tracks explore relationships, redemption and existential angst in a manner that’s “reflective and hypnotic” while showcasing “Jackson’s genre-pushing range” (KEXP).
Listen to the EP: https://spoti.fi/31Z4tdJ
Phil Augusta Jackson on the EP –
“‘The Redondo Tape’ is about life -- ambition, love, heartache, all of the dimensions of life that make living interesting. It’s a reflective project. You could listen to it as the sun sets or while you’re taking a walk and experience a range of emotions.”
Want to hear more? This Sunday, September 6, Phil Augusta Jackson will appear on NPR’s Weekend Edition to discuss The Redondo Tape EP.
Praise for Phil Augusta Jackson and The Redondo Tape EP
“A versatile, engaging artist in his own right and it’s clear he knows his stuff”
– UPROXX
“A hero… this song is a great one to play to clear your head”
– Essence
“Unfairly gifted with a surfeit of talent...soulful and introspective. If this is what he does in his spare time, we need more of it”
– AV Club
“A bouncy party anthem that showcases Jackson’s genre-pushing range”
– KEXP
“One hell of a rapper”
– KUTX
“Influenced all of our lives… especially in African America – everywhere we watch TV”
– The Root
“The perfect song for a 10pm stroll through your favorite city neighborhood. It’s the music of a balmy night”
– American Songwriter
“A musician at heart”
– The Philadelphia Inquirer
Raised in Philadelphia and now living in Los Angeles, Jackson was born to Jamaican immigrants. His career has seen him undertake a variety of roles: musical artist and producer, resident poet for public access cult hit The Chris Gethard Show, writer for shows like Key & Peeleand Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and now as a co-executive producer on HBO’s Insecure, which recently garnered eight Emmy nominations. Recently, Phil sold a new TV show pilot to NBC entitled Grand Crew, centered around Black friends, dating, and wine. He has also received Emmy, WGA and NAACP award nominations, having established himself as an exciting young voice to watch.
The Redondo Tape tracklist
Alone
Get It
Headspace
Jawn
Rise and Fall
Rollin Up
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