Earlier this month, Wajeed met up with Black in Detroit to discuss “life, local politics and beats.” In this episode of Bling47 Breaks: Dilla Edition, Black discusses one of his favorite Dilla records.
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Last Fall, Black Milk and his band traveled to Nashville, TN to record with Jack White. In addition to recording two singles, Black was invited to perform for a crowd of music lovers at Jack White’s Third Man Records. The full stream of his live performance is now available on SoundCloud. The 12″ vinyl of the show, which was recorded to tape, is also available for purchase via Black’s online shop.
Mic: Black Milk
Keys: Aaron “AB” Abernathy
Bass: Malik Hunter
Drums: Daru Jones
Turntables: Bill Sharp
Side A:
1. Intro
2. Long Story Short
3. Say Something
4. Black and Brown
5. So Gone
6. Welcome (Gotta Go)
7. Round of Applause
8. Give The Drummer Sum
Side B:
1. Try
2. Distortion
3. Closed Chapter
4. Action
5. Fall In Love/Tribute
6. Without U
7. Tronic Summer
8. Deadly Medley
9. Losing Out
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In the final episode of his “Backstage Pass” series, Black talks Detroit music, plans for his next project and delivers an explosive performance in Fresno with his band Nat Turner.
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In this episode, Black Milk and Nat Turner hit the record store, Black describes his process for digging and rocks the stage in Santa Barbara and San Francisco, CA.
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Black Milk discusses his music backstage at The Roxy in Hollywood and performs live in Arizona with his band Nat Turner (Aaron “AB” Abernathy – keyboardist & vocalist; Malik Hunter – bassist; Zeb Horton – drummer; Bill Sharp – DJ), in episode 1 of this mini doc from his first national Claps and Slaps Tour. More episodes on the way.
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Black Milk kicks off his Claps and Slaps Tour through the US and Canada on February 25th in Providence, RI. After over 75 performances worldwide in support of 2010′s Album of the Year, he will once again team up with his band, Nat Turner (Aaron “Ab” Abernathy – keys/vocals; Malik Hunter – bass; Zeb Horton – drums), who inject doses of funk, soul, gospel, and rock into his constantly expanding catalog. The Claps And Slaps Tour will also feature opening support from Seattle newcomer J. Pinder and the dynamic Dallas duo A.Dd+. Tour dates and ticket info below.
BLACK MILK CLAPS AND SLAPS TOUR
2/25 – Providence, RI – Fete – Tickets
2/27 – Boston, MA – Middle East – Tickets
2/28 – Philadelphia, PA – Silk City
2/29 – New York, NY – Knitting Factory – Tickets
3/1 – Pittsburgh, PA – Shadow Lounge – Tickets
3/2 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop – Tickets
3/3 – Kalamazoo, MI – The Strutt – Tickets
3/6 – Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig – Tickets
3/8 – Toronto, ON – Great Hall
3/9 – Chicago, IL – Subterreanean – Tickets
3/10 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection – Tickets
3/11 – St. Louis, MO – Gramophone – Tickets
3/16 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues – Tickets
3/17 – Scottsdale, AZ – Chaser’s – Tickets
3/18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy – Tickets
3/20 – Santa Barbara, CA – Velvet Jones – Tickets
3/21 – Fresno, CA – Fulton 55 – Tickets
3/22 – San Francisco – 330Ritch – Tickets
3/23 – Portland, OR – Crown Room
3/24 – Vancouver, BC – Fortune Sound Club
3/25 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile – Tickets
3/28 – Minneapolis MN – 7th Street Entry – Tickets
3/29 – Iowa City, IA – Mission Creek Festival – Tickets
3/30 – Toledo, OH – Frankie’s Underground
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I WILL be adding this to my collection then, no doubt! Do you know if there...
