Topaz Jones is a rapper, producer, and filmmaker from Montclair, NJ. Rooted in an independent ethic, Jones’ oeuvre moves to document and preserve the intimacy and intricacies of Black life. His music builds from a deep investment in community, concerning itself with all measures of time at once; his vantage effortlessly weaves through the (sur)real with generous detail and the sensitivity of one who’s lived many times before. It’s hip-hop for now, as informed by the depths of tradition - funk, soul, jazz - and a grand imagination for what’s to come. To experience Topaz Jones is to be greeted with unseen flavors of a collective familiar performer both decorated and versatile, Topaz Jones is a trailblazer across medium and genre. He shapeshifts with ease, rendering no stage or space unfit for his presence. He’s shared stages with Future, David Bryne, The Roots, and Moses Sumney, and been featured at Bonnaroo, Wireless Festival, and Rolling Loud. Jones’ music has amassed over 50 million streams, earning features in the likes of Vogue, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Pitchfork, The FADER, and Okayplayer. In 2021, Jones released his critically- acclaimed second album Don’t Go Tellin’ Your Momma. The album’s accompanying short film, a collaboration with directorial duo rubberband., received a Short Film Jury Award at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, and was acquired by The New York Times Op-Docs.
Key Selling Points:
-Jones's vantage effortlessly weaves through the (sur)real with generous detail and the sensitivity of one who’s lived many times before.
-Topaz Jones is a trailblazer across mediums and genres.
-He’s shared stages with Future, David Bryne, The Roots, and Moses Sumney.
-Performed at Bonnaroo, Wireless Festival, and Rolling Loud.
-Organic Viral Moments amassing well over 1 Million likes across TikTok and Twitter.
-Featured on 20+ Editorial Playlists.
-Synch Placement with Converse, Spotify for Artists, and HBO’s ‘And Just Like That’
-Additional features from Nike, COLORSxSTUDIOS, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Beats by Dre, NPR Music, Wireless Festival, and Fool’s Gold.
Tracklist:
Mirror
D. I. A. L.
Herring Bone
Black Tame
Baba 70s
Amphetamines
Sourbelts
D. O. A.
Who?
Gold
Rich
Blue
Buggin’