American duo Sam Ock & J. Han will perform jazz and hip-hop at B10 Live on July 20.

    Ock is a passionate experimentalist, an instinctive musician, and a dauntless lyricist. He seamlessly blends thought with sound and makes music a natural extension of his identity.

    His latest release, “Grey,” explores the space where the darkness of life meets the purity of truth, where the blackest of thoughts come into contact with the brightness of hope. Defined by a close intermingling of soulful pop, melodic hip-hop, and Latin and swing jazz, Ock’s style is creatively married with his uncompromising and introspective stream of consciousness.

    “I began to prioritize authenticity and excellence,” he said to describe his growth as an artist. To him, excellence is the derivative of rooted passion and love.

    “When you love something, whether a craft or a person, you desire to know it and understand it at its deepest level.” Now, he has created a sound with elements inspired by Nujabes, Stevie Wonder, and Kanye West, roped in by his thoughtfully crafted words.

    J. Han emphasizes the art of creating lyrics around the everyday and mundane, bringing a fresh perspective on what everyone has in common.

    In this, he fashions music that resonates in its relatability, building an international following that has led to tours in Japan and South Korea within only three years of starting his solo career as a recording artist. James has collaborated with artists like John Givez (Dream Junkies) and S.O. (Lamp Mode Recordings), quickly building his repertoire as an artist with energy and enthusiasm, continually pushing forward as he composes his vision and purpose.

    Time: 8:30 p.m., July 20

    Tickets: 130-160 yuan

    Venue: B10 Live, North Area, OCT-LOFT, Nanshan District (南山区华侨城创意文化园北区B10现场)

    Metro: Luobao Line, Qiaocheng East Station (侨城东站), Exit A

    (SD News)