The Knockturnal Presents: The Kraft is back!
Welcome to the return of The Knockturnal’s intimate creator series, the space where real artists break down their process, their passions, and the moments that define their craft. From musicians and designers to painters, filmmakers, and boundary-pushing creatives, The Kraft dives past the surface to uncover the rituals, the risks, the breakthroughs, and the stories that rarely get told.
Photo By Shameer Khan
L.A. artist Kent Jamz returns with a transformative new EP titled Fear, released October 9th, 2025. The seven-track project captures a striking evolution of an artist reshaping himself through honesty, discipline, and emotional clarity. From battles with addiction to renewed grounding in family, Fear reflects a profound metamorphosis. Everyone faces fear, but Kent’s journey shows how confronting it becomes our defining moment.
With change comes versatility, and with age comes understanding. Kent makes it clear that through self-reflection and mental development, it’s never too late to rewrite your narrative. In conversations with orchestrator Shameer Khan and interviewer Shaun Ross, Kent emphasizes the necessity of self-love, the ability to look in the mirror and feel genuine endearment. An artist’s career is often celebrated for its highs, yet the inner work behind the music is frequently overlooked. For Kent, art is a reflection of mental malleability, and Fear embodies that truth.
Listeners can expect a new sonic direction, one that channels resilience, growth, and perseverance. The EP threads together experiences of uncertainty, physical pain, and mental strain, forming a body of work that feels both introspective and liberating.
One of the most striking choices on the project is Kent’s deliberate decision to avoid profanity. While many view curse words as a natural part of cultural expression, Kent sees abstaining as a return to his moral foundation. It’s a contrarian yet deeply personal form of discipline. Through Shameer’s creative lens, the newly realized Kent emerges with clarity and authenticity.
Authenticity, genuineness, and anticipation define this chapter of Kent Jamz’s artistry, a bold story of Fear confronted and a self reborn.
Photos: Shameer Khan @shameernyc
Story: Brandon Julien @juliens_photos
Videos: Jubril Oyedeji @jubi.jamba
Host: Shaun Ross @shaunross
