SEATTLE, WA. (Top40 Charts/ Sportn' Life Records) - Sportn' Life Records and MYX
Music Label join forces to launch D.Black's much anticipated new album, Ali'Yah. D.Black's sophomore effort, which features production from Jake One and Vitamin D, will be available Sept. 15, 2009 via Sportn' Life Records/MYX
Music Label. D.Black will perform live at two upcoming release parties on Sept. 16 and Oct. 3 (see below for details).
When & Where: The Release Parties
Wed., Sept. 16, 2009| Doors: 8:00
The Crocodile: https://thecrocodile.com/index.html?page=calendar&event=1878645
With Dyme Def, They Live, Darrius Willrich, DJ Vitamin D, hosted by Spaceman
$10 advance and $12 at show*, 21 and over
Sat., Oct. 3, 2009 | 7:00
The Vera Project: https://www.ticketweb.com/snl/Search.action?query=vera
With Common Market, Sol, Jern Eye, DJ BeanOne, hosted by Geo, Blue Scholars
$10 and $8 with a Vera card, all ages
*Space is limited and both shows and will likely sell out; buy tickets in advance or at locations below
Tickets (For Sept 16th show only)
� Available at both Sonic Boom Records locations: https://www.sonicboomrecords.com/tickets/
� And, The Crocodile: https://thecrocodile.com/index.html?page=calendar&event=1878645
(For Oct 3rd only)
� https://www.ticketweb.com/snl/Search.action?query=vera
'This is D.Black's first album since 2006 and represents a defining moment for him as an artist. While quietly creating this masterpiece over the past year, D.Black has been on the road, at music festivals and opening for national names such Nas, Freeway, Bun B to name a few.
Praised for his polished rhyme flow, D.Black's new record, Ali'Yah (Hebrew for Ascend) and the sound he self-describes as "deep-rooted soul with heavy slapping drums," will help define him as an emcee and a person. D.Black says, 'Ali'Yah captures me in the midst of a spiritual journey that has altered my way of being even in my physical life."
The result, an album inspirational both musically and conceptually, is finally ready. Check out "Keep On Going" from D.Black's new album, featuring and produced by Vitamin D. The beat was also recently taken by 50 Cent from an old Vitamin D beat CD and used for the track "London Girl," which is featured on 50 Cent's War Angel LP: https://www.zshare.net/audio/620736903a744f55/
and 'The Return' produced by Jake One: https://www.zshare.net/audio/633806303f95d4a2/
Also, watch as D.Black Announces New Album, Ali'Yah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBGr5an1J2A
Born and raised in Seattle, D.Black's musical roots are deep, with his mother and father both involved in pioneering hip-hop groups in the Seattle music scene. In 2006, D.Black released his debut album, The Cause & Effect, a huge regional success, allowing the emcee to share the stage with Nas, Freeway, Bun B, Clipse, Paul Wall, The Boot Camp Click, and more. After being mentored by Vitamin D, a staple and veteran of the Seattle hip-hop scene, D.Black began making a name for himself by working on projects with producer Jake One. One such collaboration resulted in D.Black being featured on Jake One's White Van Music, on the track "God Like," helping to cement the Seattle emcee as a household name beyond the Pacific Northwest. Jake One and Vitamin D were also both instrumental in helping D.Black create his new album, offering guidance and production on the record, along with D.Black, whose own production work has been featured on projects from former G-Unit rapper Young Buck.
MYX Music Label, the Bay Area-based label that recently released the highly acclaimed debut album from Keelay & Zaire, Ridin High, is a label quickly making a name for itself in the hip-hop world. Karim Panni, MYX Music label head and long-time fan of D.Black's work, is excited to be a part of the project, "You see two artists collaborate all the time, and for an artist like D.Black, with such a great new album, we thought combining the resources of two record labels would be a great move to give this album the attention it deserves.' On September 15, the fruits of the partnership between the two labels will be realized as fans finally get a chance to hear Ali'Yah.
Media
Please contact DeVon Manier, CEO/Co-Owner, Sportn' Life Records, for a press pass to a show, a press kit or to schedule an interview: 206.226.6654 | [email protected]
About Sportn' Life Record's D.Black
"D.Black has confidence far beyond his years and his energetic stage presence moves any crowd. Whatever 'it' is, he's got it. He writes his own beats, he's a producer; he's the total package. He's already a beast amongst the Seattle scene, but I can see him going all the way." -Vitamin D
'D.Black was literally born into hiphop - his mother, father and uncle were all pioneers of Northwest hiphop scene and their groups, Emerald Street Boys and Emerald Street Girls, are commonly acknowledged as Seattle's first rap groups (back in the late 70s). This even was before Sir-Mix-A-lot was on the scene.' -Excerpt from D.Black bio
'D. BLACK, "The Cause & Effect," Sportin' Life Records: If there were any questions about the Hip-Hop scene in the Northwest, D. Black has the answer. Straight out of Seattle, D. Black is making his presence known as one of the city's up and coming elite rapper.' -KAOS Radio 89.3fm
'The aura of confident superstardom D. Black emanates commands the attention of the crowd, and his rock-solid stage show full of favorites from his album "The Cause and Effect," seals the deal.'-206Zulu.com
About Sportn' Life Records
The mission of Sportn' Life Records is to establish, provide and maintain careers and financial stability for its staff and artists, in conjunction with making a memorable contribution to music, art and the Hip Hop culture. Sportn' Life Records is an independent record label based in Seattle, Washington that operates, functions and profits by handling business internally. Sportn' Life is also a major label or an investor's dream for the simple fact that the music is great, the business gets handled and the movement is already in play. The label has been in operation for seven years and currently CEO's DeVon Manier and Damian Black (D.Black), the label's most well known artist, are at the helm. Through the years, their goal has always been to maintain independence while attracting national attention. Looking to the future, Sportn' Life Records is focused on building its roster and developing investment partnerships to expand its reach. For more information, visit www.sportnlife.net.
Please contact DeVon Manier, CEO/Co-Owner, Sportn' Life Records, for a press pass to the show, a press kit or to schedule an interview: 206.226.6654 | [email protected]
