Man I can’t believe I haven’t done a Black Milk post yet! Producer and MC Black Milk recently he released his first proper album Popular Demand after a few mixtape, EPs and one offs (did Sound of the City even get distribution?). I’ve been giving it a lot of spins lately, and it’s worth the listen. The production alone is refreshing. This cat chops up shit like crazy and keeps it soulful (a hem… see here and here). You gotta love that.

One half of the production team BR Gunna, Black Milk stepped out on his own and is picking up speed. Hailing from Detroit, his sound definitely has the knock of the D (see: Dwele, Dilla, PPP), matter of fact we start of making beats for Slum Village. People have been taking notice too, so don’t sleep (see: Monch below)!

Black Milk – U (feat. Ty & Kory)

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Black Milk – So Gone

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Black Milk – U’s A Freak Bitch

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BONUS CUT

Pharoahe Monch – Let’s Go (feat Mela Machinko)

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Let’s start this podacst off with a bang. While I may still be digesting Donuts (pun intended), I’m definately feelin J Dilla’s The Shining immediately upon arrival. I’ve always been a fan of Dilla’s production, since I first time I heard Fantastic Vol. 2 and this album doesn’t disapoint. It actually seems to showcase how he’s come of age as a producer and gotten more comfotable with experimentation (check the cut Jungle Love). Regardsless, this album bangs on many levels.

E=MC2 is the cut that stood out to me. It’s some classic Detroit Dilla bounce.

J Dilla – E=MC2 ft. Common

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BONUS CUT
Steve Spacek – Dollar (produced by J Dilla)

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