Meet Brent Faiyaz, R&B's antihero

Brent Faiyaz' "Wasteland" album pushes forth R&B for a generation of chronic social media oversharers keen to show their battle scars after a global pandemic.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment July 19, 2022 Meet Brent Faiyaz, R&B's antihero: 'It's not human to be constantly writing love songs' The singer's independently released and distributed new album, "Wasteland," debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard album chart, trailing only Bad Bunny. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: With Yuval Sharon and Gustavo Dudamel at the helm, 'Valkyries' makes history again at the Bowl America's hottest opera ticket this summer was Yuval Sharon's green-screen production of Wagner's "The Valkyries" with Gustavo Dudamel and L.A. Phil at the Hollywood Bowl. SHARE       READ MORE The super-charismatic Lizzo doesn't really need hits, but on 'Special,' she has them anyway The propulsive follow-up album to her 2019 breakthrough comes on the heels of three Emmy nominations. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT The Kid Mero and Desus Nice go separate ways, taking out Showtime's 'Desus & Mero' Showtime's "Desus & Mero" won't be back for another season as its hosts, the Kid Mero and Desus Nice, go in separate creative directions. SHARE       READ MORE Review: 'Freestyle Love Supreme' is the hip-hop improv potluck that leaves you stuffed and starved "Freestyle Love Supreme," the show created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail and Anthony Veneziale, opens at Pasadena Playhouse after enjoying a successful run on Broadway. SHARE       READ MORE 'With all due respect,' Pink Floyd's Roger Waters disrespects Drake and the Weeknd After the Weeknd upstaged Roger Waters in Toronto, the Pink Floyd co-founder said he's "far, far, far more important" than a couple of newer artists. SHARE       READ MORE Appreciation: For sculptor Claes Oldenburg, art was the soul of Pop Art culture, not pop culture, was the subject of Claes Oldenburg's often witty sculptures. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US