THE SOUND
Inspiring, relevant and controversial. Black Stax is quality music; every word carefully chosen and every song carries a message of societal challenges, common justice and community uplift. Fans appreciate the eclectic, urban sound laced with jazz and 70s-era soul, which provides life’s soundtrack to the sophisticated connoisseur. A collaboration that works, Black Stax successfully blends musical genres and attracts a varied and supportive following.
The group, Black Stax, has released several projects with wonderful local, national and global response. Their first album “Talking Buildings” (2010) and video for single “I Love My Life,” played in Foot Locker and Foot Action stores nationwide, followed by “Spell on You” which reached the video charts in Nigeria. In 2013, the group released ‘LIVE at the Triple Door’ album in collaboration with TAF Academy and the celebration of S.T.E.M. They began their “ILL-US-TRAIT” series in 2017, with singles “Unexpected Shots” and “Vintage” receiving college radio play across the country.
THE SHOW
Besides their unparalleled sound, what sets Black Stax apart is their ability to put on a memorable live show. Individually they are seasoned performers and collectively they are masters of setting a vibe and drawing in an audience. No two shows are ever the same; some notable appearances include No Excuses Tour, Floetry Reunion Tour, Upstream Music Festival and Divinity Roxx.
Their live performances are supported by other elements of music including the spiritual and gospel elements of Erika ‘eBellz’ Bell and talents of other guests can be found enriching background vocals; DJ Amon, African drums (the root of Music), primarily Djembe with Baba Ade’, and live drums, round out the Staxin Players.