Blk Odyssy - Diamonds & Freaks [CD]

Sounds of Crenshaw / EMPIR

£10.33

Format: CD
Catalogue No.: ERE965
Barcode: 197342274432
Release Date: 01 Dec 2023
Genre: R&B/Soul

CD Digipak
2xLP, Die-cut Gatefold Jacket, 32pg Booklet, 2 Double-sided 12x12 Inserts, Postcard, Marketing Sticker, Black Polylined Sleeves, Amber Colored Vinyl

About:
Diamonds & Freaks is the second studio album from producer/artist/visionary, BLK ODYSSY. Following up the critically acclaimed debut album, BLK VINTAGE, Diamonds & Freaks is a concept album that tells the story of a man enslaved by his lustful addictions. The record is presented as an erotic novel by Keisha Plum with narration by Bootsy Collins, both of whom offer a stark contradiction to the vivid and edgy content of the songs. The record contains elements of soul, hip-hop, and pop—seamlessly blended to create a fresh and distinct sound true to BLK ODYSSY. Diamonds & Freaks showcases BLK ODYSSY’S talent for crafting colorful characters and vivid scenes to tell stories through music. The 15 track masterpiece features appearances by Cory Henry, Bootsy Collins, KIRBY, Rapsody, Eimaral Sol, Grace Sorensen, STOUT, & The Alchemist. Pressed on Amber vinyl, housed in a Diecut Gatefold Jacket and includes a 32pg Booklet, 2 Double-sided 12x12 Inserts, Postcard, Marketing Sticker & Black Polylined Sleeves.

Key Marketing/Selling:
- Diamonds & Freaks Live in Europe in select markets
- 9/28 - London - Hoxton Hall
- 9/29 - Paris - Platform
- 10/1 - Amsterdam - Bitterzoet
- Previous release, BLK VINTAGE: THE REPRISE Vinyl sold out
- BLK ODYSSY makes music similar to how Kevin Parker of Tame Impala makes music - it’s predominantly one producer who makes entirety of music and plays with live band
- Features on the album include notable artists such as Cory Henry, Bootsy Collins, Rapsody & The Alchemist
- BLK ODYSSY is known for pushing the creative artistic boundary visually and sonically
- Recently released live album, LIVE FROM GOLD DIGGERS, featuring songs from BLK VINTAGE and Diamonds & Freaks
- Diamonds & Freaks is a concept album about lust & addictions
- Music videos released for multiple songs, with more coming
- Merch release planned alongside physical announce/release
- Diamonds & Freaks DSP placements during release week
- Spotify: NMF, R&B Weekly, BUTTER, NMF Global, Mellow Bars, Soul Lounge, Alternative HipHop, Cocoa Butter
- Apple Music: Brown Sugar, New In R&B, Breaking R&B, Future Funk, Alt-R&B, Grown N Sexy, Soul Revival, Flowetry, Joe Kay’s Playlist
- Amazon Music: Brand New Music, Fresh R&B
- Pandora: Rhythm & Brew (COVER!), Indie R&B
- YouTube Music: Flow Superior (COVER + #1 Spot), RELEASED
- TIDAL: Slow Jams (Cover + #1 Spot), Featured Sliders/Banners on the R&B page, Real Love, Future Soul, Alternative R&B, New Arrivals Brazil
- Audiomack: Trending R&B and Global, 5 New Albums You Need To Hear This Week, Social Support, Email Blast
- SoundCloud: Fresh Pressed Tracks

Tracklist:
A1/1. DOPAMINE & HENNESSY
A2/2. MS SWEET TEA
A3/3. SUMMER IN THE RAIN
A4/4. ADAM & EVE (feat. Cory Henry)
B1/5. HONEYSUCKLE NECKBONE (feat. Bootsy Collins)
B2/6. YOU GOTTA MAN (feat. KIRBY)
B3/7. ODEE
B4/8. DIAMONDS & FREAKS
C1/9. JUDAS & THE HOLY MOTHER OF STANK
C2/10. PINK MARMALADE
C3/11. BROKE FOLK
D1/12. EPHESIANS
D2/13. LET ME GO
D/3/14. ORANGE WINE
D4/15. LET IT GROW

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