Silk Canvas
Studio album by
VanJess
ReleasedJuly 27, 2018
Recorded2017-18
Genre
Length52:19
LabelSelf-released
Keep Cool, RCA (Remix Edition)
Producer
  • Jay "Kurzweil" Oyebadejo
  • Da-P
  • IAMNOBODI
  • Chloe Martini
  • DikC
  • Ogee Handz
  • Dare House
  • Lophiile
  • Skyler Acord
  • KAYTRANADA
  • Louie Lastic
  • Scribz Riley
  • DrewsThatDude
  • Huck
  • Fortune
VanJess chronology
Silk Canvas
(2018)		 Homegrown
(2021)

Silk Canvas is the 2018 debut album by Nigerian-American R&B duo VanJess. The album was self-released by the duo, who spent two years working on the album.[1][2] On November 8, 2019, the duo released Silk Canvas (The Remixes) including features from Ari Lennox, Bas, Saba, Xavier Omär, and more.[3]

The album contains features from Masego, GoldLink, Berhana, Leikeli47, and Little Simz. The production came from Jay "Kurzweil" Oyebadejo, IAMNOBODI, and KAYTRANADA, among others.

Background

The album was influenced by the duo's Nigerian heritage.[4]

Critical reception

Silk Canvas received positive reviews from music critics. Pitchfork praised the album giving it a 7.7 out of 10, saying: "the sisters wield enough magic to make Silk Canvas a success: a surefooted proclamation of sensuality, musicality, and sisterly love that can hold its own with the best of new-wave R&B." The author also talked about the two singers saying: "Their sensual, confident, and, at its smoky best, near-perfect R&B is the clear work not only of years of practice, but a singular bond. They know how to play off one another. Ivana, with a deep, rounded voice that can cut across a song like a thunderclap, usually sings lead, while Jessica, whose lighter, scratchier voice recalls TLC’s T-Boz, injects personality and flair. When they’re in sync, they seamlessly share verses with a hairflip and a sultry smirk."[5]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."My Love"
  • Ivana Nwokike
  • Jessica Nwokike
  • Pharenz Abellard
Jay "Kurzweil" Oyebadejo, Da-P3:46
2."Control Me"
  • I. Nwokike
  • J. Nwokike
  • John Chigbue
IAMNOBODI3:33
3."Touch the Floor" (featuring Masego)
  • I. Nwokike
  • J. Nwokike
  • Micah Davis
  • Ali Gabir Oussama
  • Sedik Boudif
  • Chloe Martini
  • Jay "Kurzweil" Oyebadejo
Chloe Martini, DikC, Ogee Handz, Jay "Kurzweil" Oyebadejo3:17
4."Filters"
  • I. Nwokike
  • J. Nwokike
  • Scribz Riley
  • Darian Houser
Dare House2:55
5."Honeywheat"
  • I. Nwokike
  • J. Nwokike
  • Abellard
Da-P3:12
6."Addicted"
  • I. Nwokike
  • J. Nwokike
  • IAMNOBODI
  • Oyebadejo
Jay "Kurzweil" Oyebadejo, IAMNOBODI4:57
7."Cool Off the Rain (Interlude)"
  • I. Nwokike
  • J. Nwokike
  • Tyler Acord
Lophiile1:54
8."Through Enough" (featuring GoldLink)
Skyler Acord & Lophiile4:28
9."Another Lover"
KAYTRANADA3:48
10."'Til Morning"
  • I. Nwokike
  • J. Nwokike
  • Alexander Ben-Abdallah
Louie Lastic3:26
11."Best Believe"
  • I. Nwokike
  • J. Nwokike
  • Oyebadejo
  • Sedik Boudif
Jay "Kurzweil" Oyebadejo, DikC4:00
12."The One"
  • I. Nwokike
  • J. Nwokike
  • Talay Riley
  • Scribz Riley
Scribz Riley2:43
13."Easy" (featuring Berhana & Leikeli47)
  • I. Nwokike
  • J. Nwokike
  • Oyebadejo
  • Leikeli47
  • Berhana
Jay "Kurzweil" Oyebadejo3:54
14."Rewind Time" (featuring Little Simz)
  • I. Nwokike
  • J. Nwokike
  • Oyebadejo
  • DrewsThatDude
  • Rodney Montreal
Jay "Kurzweil" Oyebadejo, DrewsThatDude, Huck, Fortune5:26
Total length:52:19
Silk Canvas (The Remixes)
No.TitleLength
1."Cool Off the Rain" (featuring Ari Lennox)3:13
2."Through Enough (Remix)" (featuring MNEK)4:30
3."Honeywheat (Remix)" (featuring Saba)3:31
4."Addicted 2 (Keep Cool Remix)" (featuring Bas)3:25
5."In & Out" (featuring Xavier Omär)4:09
6."Through Enough (Jarreau Vandal Remix)" (featuring GoldLink)4:18
7."Addicted (Krs. Dancehall Edit)"3:31
8."'Til the Morning (Jayvon Remix)"4:06
9."Touch the Floor (mOma+Guy Remix)" (featuring Masego)3:23

References

  1. ↑ "VanJess are the new architects of electronic-soul on their debut album Silk Canvas". FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music. 2018-08-22. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  2. ↑ "Silk Canvass by Vanjess". iTunes.
  3. ↑ "Silk Canvas (The Remixes)". iTunes. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  4. ↑ "VanJess are the new architects of electronic-soul on their debut album Silk Canvas". FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music. 2018-08-22. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
  5. ↑ "VanJess: Silk Canvas Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2018-08-23.
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