Antithesis | |
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 Wes Felton and JLaine at Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington DC | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Washington DC, USA |
| Genres | Underground/Progressive Hip Hop |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Tasteful Licks Records |
| Members | Wes Felton JLaine TFox |
| Website | Tasteful Licks Records |
Antithesis is the name of a collective consisting of Wes Felton, JLaine and TFox.
Many people describe them as “a bit of the best of what DC has to offer”. Some describe them as the unsung heroes of the east coast. However, when talking to the trio consisting of JLaine. TFOX and Wes Felton, they humbly reply that they just love making good music.
JLaine has extensive musical training, but still believes he has much to learn in other genres of music. Already securing 5 albums and 2 mix tapes as well as several bootlegged beat tapes, under his belt, he also continues to expand his drumming talents. He currently works behind the artistry of UK singer OMAR, harmonica player Frederic Yonnet, country singer Justin Jones, soul singer Alison Carney, pop singer and guitarist NilaKay and is music director of the J Dilla Memorial concert in Washington DC.
TFox is known to few as the Quiet Storm. He says very little, but speaks volumes through his music. He met JLaine in college and immediately knew they had much to offer each other with their shared love of J Dilla’s music. The most impressive part about TFox is his ability to play lush, extravagant chords on the piano and Fender Rhodes with no theory training. A self taught musician, TFox has 2 albums out on Tasteful Licks records produced, directed and performed all by himself. His music has reached cross-country and overseas in Germany. Currently residing in Richmond, VA with his wife and daughter, TFox plans to relocate closer to his friends and production partner JLaine to continue work on their much anticipated debut album, The Professionals Vol. 2.
Wes Felton has become synonymous to the voice of DC. Many compare Felton to that of Mos Def. Having released over a dozen albums, he manages to stay true to what he does well, making music for the people. He has worked with artists including Sy Smith, Raheem DeVaughn, Malcolm Jamal Warner, Omar, N’Dea Davenport, Dwele and Wayna. Felton also manages to keep up an exciting acting career having starred in a made for tv movie on BET. He has also done voice-overs for BET, CNN and Marvel Comics. Distraction City is his latest TLr release featuring Grap Luva, yU and production by JLaine, Kev Brown, Miles Bonney and DreKing.
ANTITHESIS is a new concept built around the idea of covering songs from artists like Tori Amos, John Mayer, Erykah Badu, OMAR, Sade, Steely Dan and Wes Felton, done in the style of soul and hiphop music. The self-titled debut album consists of snippets of songs and few full-length compositions with no theme in mind. The second LP, LOVE DAZE, has 12 full-length tracks dedicated to Valentine’s Day, which the album was slated to be released on in 2009. With some set backs and minor editing details, the release date was pushed back a full year.
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edit| Year | Artist | Album | Label |
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| 2008 | Antithesis | ANTITHESIS | Tasteful Licks records |
| 2010 | Antithesis | LOVE DAZE | Tasteful Licks records |