‘Black Diamonds’ is the debut record from Duval’s own, Stono Echo [Paten Locke x Jay Myztroh].

Vinyl Campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/black-diamonds-music-vinyl#/

Paten Locke and Jay Myztroh are S t o n o E c h o, a Soul Hip-Hop Duo based out of Jacksonville, Florida.

Paten Locke is responsible for the masterfully crafted musical landscapes. His experience and resume authenticate and qualify the caliber of Hip-Hop represented in the project.

Myztroh’s musical lens infuses his skills as multi-instrumentalist and composer to wield vocal melodies with a rich understanding of harmony and counterpoint.

Despite who’s lead vocalist, a unified voice and philosophy is expressed through the music of S t o n o E c h o. Their name alludes to the 1739 Stono Rebellion. The music serves as a vehicle of emancipation for both the musicians and the listeners. The themes of their songs echo the human experience as a Black Man in America. The artists seek to unite people under their rhythms and move them with frequencies of harmony, love and justice.

As music lovers first their sound invokes the spirits of the greats like James Brown and Jay Dilla while exuding an energy of freshness.

With current trends as they are, Paten Locke and Jay Myztroh’s individual musical tastes and experiences combine to form a group that is uniquely rebellious; S T O N O E C H O.

This is a pre-order offer. This product has already been manufactured and will be available to you just in time for Christmas.