With parts of the world still settled into their quarantine and many having the urge to rush back into some sense of normal, Blakk Soul is encouraging everyone to ‘Take Your Time’ with the release of his debut album.

Blakk Soul’s ‘Take Your Time’ album

Led by the two singles “Help” and “Smoke N Chill”, the 12-song album features guests such as Joell Ortiz of Slaughterhouse, Amaal, Cocoa Sarai, and Nana. Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producers such as Wyldfyer, J. LBS, DrewsThatDude, and Symbolyc One contribute to the colorful backdrop that combines R&B, Neo-Soul, and Hip-Hop to perfection on the album’s first half; while much of the project’s second half slows things down for the bedroom with a sultry fusion of ’90s R&B and Trap/Soul.

‘Take Your Time’ debuts shortly after Blakk Soul was awarded his first platinum plaque for his contribution to Playboi Carti‘s “Kelly K“.

https://tidal.com/browse/album/132707697

For context, Blakk Soul is managed by Rapper Big Pooh of Little Brother,  and he’s been credited for his songwriting, background vocals, and co-production on work by industry heavyweights like Playboi Carti, Dr. Dre, Anderson .Paak, and Macklemore, Little Brother, and more.

For more Blakk Soul & #TheAltWithMel news make sure to check RESPECT Magazine!

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Anderson .Paak Announces New Album & Tour

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It’s only been four months since Anderson .Paak blessed us with the (surprisingly polarizing) Oxnard, and the California artist-musician is already gearing up to release his new album Ventura next month, which is set to feature additional appearances from André 3000, Nate Dogg (RIP), Smokey Robinson, Lalah Hathaway, Jazmine Sullivan, Sonyae Elise and Brandy. First, he delivers a new single titled “King James,” which contains both a Jazzy-Soul vibe and socially-charged subject matter.

Check out both “King James” and the tracklisting for Ventura (out April 12th) below.

Image credit: Aftermath/12 Tone

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“Growing up in Oxnard gave me the grit and the church to find this voice of mine. One town over I went further and found my depth. The duality of each place inspired me greatly and from that I made two albums at the exact same time but held one back because that would have been too many songs to perform live for you all! I like ending things on an even number so welcome to Ventura“

In addition: .Paak is also heading (back) out on the road. Titled The Best Teef In The Game Tour, .Paak and The Free Nationals will kick off the fun this May in Nashville…the crew will also be joined by — wait for it — Thundercat, Earl Sweatshirt, Noname, Mac Demarco and Jessie Reyez on select dates…general sale tickets go on sale Friday. Holy s***.

The tour schedule is below. Stay tuned.

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.Paak has been gearing up for his tour by hosting free concerts for Oxnard residents following the album’s release. Oxnard was produced by Dr. Dre and features artists like Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, J. Cole and Pusha T. The album debuted at the No. 5 spot on the Billboard Rap Albums chart this year, and is his first project under Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment.

Check out the tour dates below and be sure to get your admission to one of 2019’s most memorable performances. Find tickets to a show in your city here. 

ANDERSON .PAAK TOUR DATES

US DATES

2/11/19 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic

2/13/19 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

2/15/19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit

2/16/19 – Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre

2/18/19 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

2/19/19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte

2/20/19 – Washington, DC – The Theater at MGM National Harbor

2/22/19 – New York, NY – Manhattan Center Hammerstein Ballroom

2/23/10 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theatre

2/24/19 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia

2/26/19 – Toronto, ON – REBEL

EU DATES

3/4/19 – Norway, Oslo – Spectrum

3/5/19 – Sweden, Stockholm – Annexet

3/7/19 – Denmark, Copenhagen – Royal Arena

3/9/19 – Holland, Amsterdam – AFAS Live

3/10/19 – Belgium, Antwerp – Lotto Arena

3/12/19 – France, Paris – Zenith

3/15/19 – UK, London – Alexandra Palace

3/16/19 – UK, Manchester – O2 Victoria Warehouse

3/18/19 – IRE, Dublin – Olympia

3/22/19 – Germany, Berlin – Columbiahalle

3/23/19 – Germany, Frankfurt – Jahrhunderthalle

3/25/19 – Italy, Milan – Fabrique

3/26/19 – Germany, Munich – Tonhalle

3/27/19 – Austria, Vienna – Gasometer

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UPDATE: Anderson .Paak has revealed the new visual for “Tints,” which sees him and Kendrick Lamar showcasing different lives via the unique characters that they take on. Shout out to Dr. Dre, who also makes an appearance in the clip.

UPDATE #2: Anderson .Paak has now liberated a vertical visual for “Tints,” which takes us behind-the-scenes for the making of the official video and more. In addition to Kendrick Lamar, .Paak’s son also makes a show-stealing appearance of his own. Check it out below.

Watch the full video via Apple Music below.

Anderson .Paak seems ready to deliver his new album Oxnard to the masses soon. To get us all ready, he drops off a haymaker of a single titled “Tints,” a funky number that features assistance from past collaborator/fellow student of Dr. Dre Kendrick Lamar…it’s absolutely impossible not to move to this record.

Press play on “Tints” — produced by BADBADNOTGOOD‘s Matt Tavares, Om’Mas Keith and .Paak himself — below. Hopefully, the video will arrive soon.

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