Soul-Brother Shines
Posted on March 7, 2008
Filed Under IN THE KNOW, LIVE SHOWS
I wonder how many accomplished R&B or jazz singers are also able to sing opera in seven languages. A member of the illustrious Soulquarians posse along with Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Q-Tip, and D’Angelo, Bilal has got skills to impress both opera fans and soul aficionados alike. With his incredible debut 1st Born Second (2001), the Philly-bred neo-soul singer has firmly established himself as one of the foremost R&B, neo-soul artists working in the industry today. While his highly anticipated, and much-delayed sophomore album, Love For Sale, has been forced into hibernation, Bilal kept himself busy lending his vocals to several neo-soul and hip hop artists’ projects, including Jay-Z, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and The Roots. He’s also appeared on Guru’s Jazzmatazz, Vol. 3: Street Soul, several of Common’s tracks (U, Black Maybe, The Sixth Sense, and the 2008 remake of The Light,) and has co-produced Erykah Badu’s acclaimed Mama’s Gun.
Now is the chance to get a taste of Bilal’s latest work at an exclusive performance at the Highline Ballroom on Saturday, March 8. Gracing the opening stage, sultry-voiced Seattle-based chanteuse, Choklate will bring the feminine vibe to this special event. Check here for details and ticket info. Hurry up, as tickets may sell out in advance!
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