etop is an auteur building the STREET WAVE universe through music, film, and spoken word. his work centers on a trilogy of short films - the quiet between us (released), until dawn (released), and half past evening (scheduled), each expanding a world of late-night interiors, amber light, and emotional restraint. the quiet between us - official selection, new york istanbul short film festival, 2026. critics have described his approach as cinematic and world‑building, noting how his work creates a scene‑like experience that moves beyond traditional r&b structures. the first single, act i, introduced the project’s emotional palette, while the second single, mustang - mastered by latin grammy-winning engineer camilo silva with additional mix consultation from u.s. grammy–nominated engineer chad benning - extended the universe’s motion and interior drive. his accompanying commentary album deepens the narrative, positioning his work at the intersection of r&b, cinema, and narrative design.
street wave (2026)
a cinematic r&b album built on warm tones, late‑night interiors, and the emotional distance between two people. street wave expands etop’s amber‑world aesthetic into a full-length narrative, blending progressive r&b, atmospheric production, and auteur-driven storytelling.
written by etop
produced by etop
vocal production by etop
creative direction by etop
art direction by etop
a cinematic r&b album by etop
current development includes a contemporary ballet collaboration with jersey city ballet theater, extending his work into movement‑based storytelling and contemporary performance.
“a striking r&b project that unfolds over a three‑act love story”
“pulls listeners into a warm, nighttime intimacy”
“feels like a late‑night drive through glowing city streets”