Fantastic Negrito Unearths a Sensual, Soulful Gem: Chocolate Butterfly Set for Re-Release via Storefront Records

OAKLAND, CA — Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Fantastic Negrito is peeling back the layers of time with the long-awaited re-release of his deeply personal, previously unreleased album Chocolate Butterfly—available this summer via his own label, Storefront Records.

Originally written over 20 years ago, Chocolate Butterfly is a sensual, genre-bending body of work that predates Negrito’s explosive rise to global acclaim. A sonic journey that flirts with the flamboyance of Prince, the raw soul of D’Angelo, and the fearless experimentation Negrito has since become known for, the album is a testament to the artist’s relentless creativity—even in anonymity.

“This album was a diary of a man who hadn’t been discovered yet,” says Negrito. “It’s sexy, it’s searching, it’s a snapshot of me finding my voice in the dark.”

Infused with slinky guitar work from longtime collaborator Masa Kohama and featuring a magnetic guest performance from Slimkid3 of The Pharcyde, Chocolate Butterfly is equal parts throwback and revelation. The tracks exude a tactile intimacy—music that dances between the bedroom and the soul, captured in velvet tones and slow-burning grooves.

The re-release arrives at a moment when Fantastic Negrito’s legacy is firmly cemented. With three Grammy wins under his belt, a devoted fan base, and a reputation as one of music’s most fearless storytellers, Negrito now opens the vault to share a formative chapter of his evolution.

Chocolate Butterfly will be released on Storefront Records, the independent label Negrito founded as a creative sanctuary for genre-defiant music and authentic voices.