D.Black has emerged as one of the Northwest’s hip-hop elite. The Seattle -based MC/Producer was mentored under Vitamin D and currently serves as the flagship artist for Seattle based Sportn’ Life Records. Most recently recognized for his appearance on Jake One’s White Van Music with the song “God Like”, D.Black’s sophisticated rhyme flow combined with his natural ability to fuse technically with producers sets him apart from his counterparts. D.Black delivers soul music that provokes feeling, thought and conversation. Ultimately, D.Black cares about his craft and it shows in his music.
Born in Seattle and raised in a hip-hop household, D.Black’s parents were in The Emerald Street Boys and The Emerald Street Girls, two of Seattle’s pioneering groups. He began making music at the young age of seven and over the years he gained the experience and tools necessary to maneuver his own career. Growing up with his labelmate Fatal Lucciauno, they both used music as a tool to escape the streets. He’s led an active life since high school, going to school, football practice, hitting the studio, performing live, and still having time for his faith and religion. Black is a firm believer in the Messianic Hebrew roots of Christianity and currently runs his own ministry. At the age of eighteen he was given part ownership of Sportn’ Life Records from his father as a birthday gift.
In 2006 D. Black dropped his critically acclaimed debut CD The Cause & Effect, which was a huge regional success. His music, drive, and dynamic stage show proved him to be an unsurpassed talent and huge factor in the Seattle music scene. Fans have grown and given huge support, and local press has definitely caught on. He was invited to perform at some of the region’s most esteemed music festivals such as Bumbershoot and The Capitol Hill Block Party. D.Black’s stageshow is crazy, and he’s shared the stage with some of raps biggest names such as; Nas, Freeway, Bun B, Clipse, Paul Wall, and The Boot Camp Click to name a few.
D.Black and Sportn’ Life Records have partnered with the Bay Area based MYX Music label and together, they are preparing for the September 15th, 2009 release of D. Black’s highly anticipated sophomore project Ali’Yah. The title is Hebrew meaning “to ascend.” The album is chock-full of superior production from the likes of Jake One and Vitamin D, along with Seattle up and comers B.Brown, Kuddie Mack, GMK and D.Black himself. Ali’Yah is a far departure from Black’s debut as this project showcases a more mature emcee. It’s a very inspirational CD, both musically and conceptually.
What up D. Black?!?!? I just wanted to let you know all your new tracks are the shiznit and I will definitely be picking up the album. It's nice to hear someone on a record that has grown so much and is being true to himself and not giving a hoot about what anyone else thinks. In my opinion you will go a lot further with your new style than your old. You got mad talent. Keep doin your thang and keep showin your love through your music. Peace and Love, Danny.
IT'S DJ LOCNEZ, LETTING YOU KNOW THAT I AM STILL OUT HERE GRINDING MY ASS OFF FOR YOU FAM, AND TO INFORM YOU THAT YOUR SONG IS PLAYED EVERY WEEK ON THE HOTTEST BOXING WEBSITE ON THE NET... WWW. BOXINGHERALD. COM
PLEASE, DROP BY MY PAGE AND LEAVE US A VOICE COMMENT ON OUR PAGE AND SHOW YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT, IT WOULD MEAN ALOT TO US....
Waz good Black? I'm bumping that new promo CD Devon was handing out. That Flyin' High track is a banger. I can vibe to it like a muthafucka! Holla back mayne! Peace.
Man wats good bro bro man just stopping by to say wuzzup and show some Luv to your page and also comment on those 3 new songs on your page They are baggin My favirote is Ahh man you are speaking the truth on that one and on the other 2 too!!!! But shit keep makeing and dropping these hits FUCK the HATERS Folks for real my nigga!! You are one of the hottest in the town! Oh yeah before i go FREE MY CUZIN FATAL LUCCIAUNO!!!!!!
What up Black send me some shit to get on out here in New York famo we never got to get up when I waz home I waz bullshittin'... I'm on my shit right now daddy o keep me motivated... Dafi*
I am writing to you in response to your mass attention you are getting on the scene in terms of local music. Every week, as I flip through Seattle's premiere periodicals, your name is usually found without fail. After so many weeks of recognition, and countless amounts of shows you are booking, I would like to give props where its due.
I mean, I ain't no dude that is new to the scene and just jumpin on the next hotness on the streets of seattle. I've been listening to the local since 1998. Frequenting shows at the Paradox (UW), Rckndy, graceland. Being preached by Wordsayer. Vitamin D as a DJ rather than producer, B-Mello before he was at KUBE93. Maroon Colony, Tilson, Silent Lambs Project. The first Brainstorm.
I'm sitting at work on my lunch break, reading the Stranger, and once again I see your name pop up. That's where the inspiration for this comment came from.
I mean, I haven't seen any of your shows. The only reason i'm your friend on MySpace was because you were trying to hustle your cd outside of Tabella's, I asked you to drop a verse in which you did and i thought it was sick shit. I did not have any money, so I asked for your myspace. I've been enjoying it ever since.
So. Long story short. Kudos to you my friend for keeping it real and hustlin to get the word out. Hope things will be set for future sucess my friend.
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