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Critical Praise for D.Black:


"Like any artist with a passion, Black embraces that passion and puts it on full display. For that reason alone, this record is worth hearing at least once. What will bring you back for more listens, though, will be the beats, which are worth drooling over." - PopMatters.com

"Whether it be the strength in his vocals itself or the power behind the metaphorically constructed lyrics, D. Black harmonizes with the beat, rather than against it bringing his vivacity full-circle." - KevinNottingham.com

"Where other rappers have attempted and failed with these types of records, D.Black succeeds because of his sincere delivery." - HipHopDX.com

Ali'Yah featured as one of Amazon's Outstanding 2009 Albums You Might Have Missed.

The Song & Videos:

Following the release of his well-received MYX Music Label debut Ali'Yah, Seattle-based MC D.Black is showing no signs of slowing down in 2010. Teaming up with fellow Emerald City native and frequent collaborator B.Brown, D.Black is gearing up to release a brand new (and free!) EP entitled Black and Brown – D.Black will be handling all the vocals, while producer B.Brown provides the beats. In anticipation of the release, D.Black is leaking the first song from the forthcoming EP for public consumption. "Special" is about taking a stand against the destructive ways that most people live their lives. "We got a generation dying over wealth, but we constantly chasing our self," raps D.Black. It showcases the lyrical skills and sophistication you have come to expect from D.Black, smooth production by B.Brown, and features a guest spot from fellow Sportn' Life Records labelmate MC Fatal Lucciauno. The trio prove that, just in case you weren't sure, Sportn' Life Records and MYX Music Label are a force to be reckoned with.

Joining the songs are two exclusive videos featuring D.Black speaking on the creative process behind Ali'Yah. D.Black takes some time to tell us what the album means to him, and where he drew his inspirations for it. "I'm transcending and ascending into a more spiritual being - in a lighter realm." Black, a firm believer in the Messianic Hebrew roots of Christianity, talks about his journey from darkness and lack of direction to the light and newfound direction in his life. "I listen for and I write for those that are in the light," says D.Black. He hopes that listeners will listen with an open mind, and re-listen if need be, to follow the words that he is sharing.

"Special": http://media.audibletreats.com/D.Black-Special_Feat_Fatal_Lucciauno.mp3
D.Black speaks on Ali'Yah:
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqg_Q8sWiMc
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq8YFBjtR1I

Please post buy links! iTunes store link: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=330128082&s=143441


The Background:

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, 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. D.Black's new album, Ali'Yah, is now available everywhere via Sportn' Life Records/MYX Music Label.

Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with D.Black

About MYX Music:

MYX Music Label was founded in 2007 by industry veteran Karim Panni of the Boom Bap Project (Rhymesayers Entertainment). MYX Music Label is under the umbrella of MYX TV, which is the only music and lifestyle channel dedicated to the Asian American community. Distributed nationally, MYX TV showcases the hottest major label and independent content as well as dynamic original programming that fuses fashion, comedy, and culture. MYX Music Label integrates the newest technology while developing innovative digital distribution and promotion strategies to service their artists. The MYX Music Label was created for the sole purpose of using the MYX TV visual network platform to promote the finest independent hip-hop and urban music. MYX Music Label's ambitious release schedule for 2009 includes groundbreaking works from production duo Keelay & Zaire, D.Black, Jern Eye, and Kam Moye aka Supastition. Also, adding to their versatility as a label, MYX Music Label DVD releases include The Nutshack, Built From Skratch, Str8 Laced and Slanted Comedy, which features today's top Asian American comedians For more information on MYX Music Label, please visit http://www.myxmusiclabel.com

Streams:

"Special":
http://media.audibletreats.com/D.Black-Special_Feat_Fatal_Lucciauno.mp3

D.Black speaks on Ali'Yah:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqg_Q8sWiMc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq8YFBjtR1I

D.Black on the Seattle Hip-Hop Scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82x8iPqXrEY

"Yesterday":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvX_ruZjT4
http://media.audibletreats.com/D_Black_Yesterday_FINAL.mp3

King5 News Segment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afHvv6LIZXI

"Yesterday" Remix Feat. Fatal Lucciauno, Spaceman, SK, and Marissa:
http://media.audibletreats.com/D.Black-Yesterday_Remix.mp3

D.Black and Spaceman "I Believe":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECZlRsm8-KE

"Blow the Trumps" Live Performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNYtfZvNNmo

"Yesterday" Live Performance:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbYN4h78rRg

DJBooth.net Freestyle:
http://media.audibletreats.com/D.Black-Double_Black_Stax_With_No_Cheese_DJBooth_Freestyle.mp3

Behind The Scenes Studio Footage with D.Black:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFuctxtVeVM

Ra Scion of Common Market Speaks on D.Black and Ali'Yah:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTGkMP_DLek

D.Black Ali'Yah Promo #1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXkT4Gi_ucM

D.Black Radio Interview With Kube 93:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyBbNUZzGzc

"On The Go" (Produced by B. Brown):
http://media.audibletreats.com/D.Black-On_The_Go_FINAL.mp3

Blue Scholars Video on D.Black:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFnouEzzWWI

"Touch the Stars" Feat. Tiffany Wilson (Produced by Jake One):
http://media.audibletreats.com/D_Black-Touch_The_Stars.mp3

Jake One speaks about D.Black:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfoIDE5ghRs

"The Return" (Produced by Jake One):
http://media.audibletreats.com/D_Black-The_Return_Prod_By_Jake_One.mp3

D.Black Announces New Album Ali'Yah:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB7bfbFkfcQ

"Keep On Going" feat. Vitamin D (Prod. By Vitamin D):
http://media.audibletreats.com/D_Black-Keep_On_Going_Feat_Vitamin_D_Prod_By_Vitamin_D.mp3

Bio, pictures, and streams available here:
http://www.audibletreats.com/download/dblack

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/DBLACKsea
http://twitter.com/MYXMusicLabel

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/damian.black

MySpace:
http://www.myspace.com/dblackmuzik

Label Site:
http://www.sportnlife.net/
http://www.myxmusiclabel.com

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