Artist Description

"As he searches for his own promised land, Manchildblack might be on the road to delivering us all." - Jason King (Writer for Vibe Magazine & Village Voice).

A proponent of what he calls "raw soul"- an amalgamation of funk/rock/hip-hop and R&B, Manchildblack brings to the music world uplifting and socially conscious lyrics, a thrift-store bohemian sense of style, and a warm and inviting spirit that illuminates every stage he graces. Like his idols Stevie, Donny, Marvin and Gil, Manchildblack is on a mission to heal, educate and elevate audiences through inspirational songs of life, love and self-discovery. Fed on a steadfast diet of his parent's music, including the songs of Otis Redding, Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke, Manchild always knew he was destined to be a performer. "I never wanted to do anything else", he professes, "I was a shy and quiet kid so writing and performing was my outlet."

In 2008, Manchildblack will release his brand new and much anticipated My Mind’s I EP which will be the pre-cursor to his long awaited first full length album. "Outtasight", the album’s thumping opening track is a ‘funkdafied’ introduction to the Manchildblack sound. The mid-tempo groove "Heavy" showcases Manchild's rich/resonant baritone and centers around his observations about the issue of racism still plaguing our society.