FEVER by Black Milk
A virtuoso, known for boundary-pushing production (often fusing traditional hip-hop drum programming with sampling and live music) and thoughtful lyrics, Black Milk is respected across the industry for his unique sound, consistency and innovation. Returning to the scene amidst a turbulent political climate, the Detroit-born rapper/producer announces FEVER, his upcoming studio album.
Black Milk's sixth solo rap album, and his first since 2014's If There's a Hell Below, FEVER combines pointed and topical lyrics and brilliant musicianship, including percussion from all-star musicians Chris “Daddy” Dave (D'Angelo, Adele, Justin Bieber) and Daru Jones (Jack White), bass by long-time collaborator Malik Hunter, and keys and guitar/bass from newcomers Ian Fink and Sasha Kashperko, respectively. Black Milk evolves his production style of fusing electronic, soul, rock and other soundscapes with electronic programming and live music, a method he began experimenting with on his 2010 release Album of the Year. A cohesive 12-track project, listening to FEVER evokes the feeling of scrolling through an endless news feed, finding Black Milk reporting and commenting on the world's problems with empathy, clarity, and wit. Additional vocals from Dwele, Aaron "Ab" Abernathy, and Sudie (a producer / vocalist signed to Black Milk’s Computer Ugly label) serve to juxtapose Black’s heavy lyrical content with airy vibes. FEVER releases via Mass Appeal Records and Computer Ugly on February 23rd.
Tracklist
| 1. | unVEil ft. Sudie | 2:54 |
| 2. | But I Can Be ft. Ab | 3:02 |
| 3. | Could It Be | 3:29 |
| 4. | 2 Would Try ft. Dwele | 3:33 |
| 5. | Laugh Now Cry Later | 3:53 |
| 6. | True Lies | 4:04 |
| 7. | eVE | 1:23 |
| 8. | Drown | 3:56 |
| 9. | DiVE | 2:46 |
| 10. | Foe Friend | 3:19 |
| 11. | Will Remain | 4:33 |
| 12. | You Like To Risk It All / Things Will Never Be | 3:35 |
Credits
Written, Produced & Performed by Black Milk
Drums & Percussion by Chris "Daddy" Dave, Daru Jones
Bass by Malik Hunter, Sasha Kashperko
Guitar by Sasha Kashperko
Keys by Ian Fink
Trumpet by Kris Johnson
Additional Vocals by Dwele, Aaron "Ab" Abernathy, Sudie
Mixed and Mastered by Black Milk
Recorded by Black Milk at Stank Babies Studios & Chris Koltay at High Bias Recordings
Additional Recording by Pete Min at Lucy’s Meat Market (Track 5)
Art Direction by The Pressure
Photograph by Jabari Jacobs
Paintings by Jordan Sowers
Hand-marks by Maja Dlugolecki
℗ & © Mass Appeal Records, Computer Ugly
