Stefon Harris + Blackout have unveiled the highly anticipated sequel to their critically acclaimed album, SONIC CREED. Recorded during the 2017 sessions, SONIC CREED VOLUME II: LIFE SIGNS continues the legacy of its predecessor, which received a perfect 5-star rating from UK Vibe and was honored as “Jazz Album of the Year” by WBGO in 2018.

LIFE SIGNS features a stunning vibes and marimba arrangement of Stevie Wonder’s “You and I,” alongside a heartfelt new ballad titled “I Know Love”. Sonic Creed Volume II is now available for purchase and streaming. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this masterful work of art today!

The second single from Stefon Harris and Blackout, “SONIC CREED II: LIFE SIGNS” is out now! The full album is scheduled to be released on June 14th. Pre-order now to hear the first two singles today! purchase/stream. This new digital album is both a sequel to Stefon’s acclaimed 2018 release SONIC CREED and a prequel to an epic new release titled ‘LEGACY DANCES‘, coming in 2025.

Gary Walker of WBGO interviewed Stefon Harris about ‘Sonic Creed’ in late October. Walker states, “As for the material, it includes adventurous nods to the jazz pantheon — Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Art Blakey — as well as the personal choices and stories that anchor Stefon’s sonic creed of creativity and empathy.”

You can read Walker’s thoughts on ‘Sonic Creed’ and listen to the full interview here! 

The new Stefon Harris + Blackout album Sonic Creed is out now!

The track “Chasin’ Kendall,” featured in this video, is dedicated to and named after Harris’ sons whose middle names are Chase and Kendall.

Buy/Stream the album here!