I’ve experienced great turn-outs for shows and release parties for previous projects, but this Album of the Year go-around was a brand new experience. This time, it was more than just performing in front of large groups of people. There was a different energy in the air for these shows, a whole new vibe, a different high. I’ve been able to sell out large capacity venues over seas, but to get these turn-outs in the States shows that my five-year hustle since Sound of the City is really paying off.
The Detroit show, specifically, was something I’ve never experienced anywhere in the world, at any point in my entire career. To see 800 people come out to St. Andrews and show their support is a pretty big deal to me. That night was so special that I feel like it made people realize how far from dead the Detroit hip-hop scene is. I am proud to be a part of something great for my city.
All the love from fans who let me know they’re feeling the album and from those who came out to the various release parties (NY, San Francisco, Detroit and LA) has definitely given me even more inspiration to keep creating and to keep creating music that is honest and true to me. I can’t say “thank you” enough.
Here is a performance video of me, AB, Daru and Malik killing The Roxy for the AOTY release party in LA (lol) and rehearsal/show footage and photos from the Detroit release party.
LA Album of the Year Release Party: “Black and Brown” and “So Gone” at The Roxy Video by Charles Yi / Video and editing by Daylan Williams.
Detroit Album of the Year Release Party: From Rehearsal to the Show Video and editing by The Work.
Detroit Album of the Year Release Party Photos Photos by Patrick Daly.
Purchase a physical copy of Album of the Year directly from Black Milk here, or purchase the digital version from iTunes or Amazon (only $5.99 at Amazon!).
East Village Radio will be streaming audio of tonight’s NY release party at Southpaw beginning at 8PM. Also performing – Elzhi, Guilty Simpson, Sean Price and DJ Spinna. $18 at the door, 18+.
With Album of the Year only a few days away from release (pre-order here at BlackMilk.biz or on iTunes), Black is anxious to perform new music from the album, and to give his fans something to talk about. Click the images below to view flyers for the upcoming release parties.
Black Milk will be traveling to Brooklyn, NY to celebrate the album’s release at Southpaw on Tuesday, Sept 14. Also performing will be Sean Price, Elzhi, and Guilty Simpson, along with Brooklyn’s own DJ Spinna on the wheels. This event will be 18+. Order tickets here.
On Friday, September 24, Black will be making his San Francisco debut at the venue Mighty. The heavyweight lineup will be in effect with Detroit-representatives Elzhi and DJ House Shoes making the trip. This event will be 21+. You can order your tickets here.
Last, and absolutely not least, Black Milk is throwing a massive album release party in his hometown of Detroit at St. Andrews Hall on Saturday, September 18. In addition to his usual band of AB & Daru, the Will Sessions band will be backing him, along with DJ Dez on turntables. If you were at the sold-out show for the Black Milk Big Band with Will Sessions in May ’09 at the Magic Stick (or if you’ve been catching the rehearsals on Ustream), then you know how exciting this show will be. For those who weren’t there, here’s what it sounded like:
The party will also double as the homecoming of HexMurda, who will be making his first appearance since his stroke in 2010. Guaranteed to be a night to remember for Detroit. Only $5 to get in. No pre-sale tickets… just show up. 18+.
Full North American and European tours in support of the album will be coming shortly.
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