MP3/News: Black Milk – “Gold Piece” (ft. Bun B) + Tracklist

Digital and Physical Pre-orders Now Available for the Producer/Rapper’s Fifth Album, If There’s A Hell Below, Which Includes Features From Blu, Bun B, Pete Rock, Random Axe

09.16.14

Critical Praise for Black Milk:

“Black Milk’s solo career represents a constant cycle of adopting and mastering new production styles and then abandoning them before they become crutches.” – Pitchfork

“His samples are elegant, his rhythms challenging and his drum kits tight.” – NPR

“Cross has no need for these extras; in his world of soul-tugging productions and machinegun-as-velvet delivery they are merely distractions. On this realization, and in the moment, it was hard not be floored by the obvious: this is what talent with genuine poise really looks and sounds like.” – Dallas Observer

“Striking an impressive balance between being rehearsed and spontaneous, he proved his chops as a multitalented artist once again.” – Okayplayer

The News & Song:

“I’m never one to say which album of mine is the best, that’s for the fans to decide,” says critically acclaimed producer/rapper Black Milk, “but at this point I feel like I’m making the best music of my career on a creative level and on a technical level. I think you’ll hear that in this new album.” Now available for digital and physical pre-order, If There’s A Hell Below releases on October 28th via Black’s own Computer Ugly label, and includes first-time collaborations with Blu, Bun B, and Pete Rock, in addition to appearances from past cohorts Random Axe, Ab, and Mel.

As Black Milk explains it, the album’s third single, “Gold Piece,” featuring Bun B, is a “story about how the only role models for young guys in the hood are the older guys that hustle on their blocks. They’re often the only example of what young guys see themselves becoming once they’re older, and the cycle continues for generations to come.” The track releases today for purchase on iTunes and free streaming. It follows the album’s first two singles, the self-reflective “What It’s Worth” and the bouncy “Detroit’s New Dance Show.”

Earlier this month, Black announced Fall Tour dates with live band Nat Turner. Kicking things off on October 17th in NYC at Webster Hall, they’ll be touching down in several U.S. cities, in addition to a few dates in Canada during the tour. This follows a recently concluded European Tour, which Black performed throughout August. Speaking on a past tour, LA Weekly shared praises, saying “Master of Ceremonies Black Milk was expertly both directing and starring in this show.”

Listen to “Gold Piece,” ft. Bun B: https://soundcloud.com/blackmilkofficial/gold-piece-ft-bun-b/

Pre-order the album, If There’s A Hell Below, on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/if-theres-a-hell-below/id917026740

Pre-order digital and physical versions of the album: https://blackmilk.bandcamp.com/album/if-theres-a-hell-below

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