WHOA! BLACK ROB MAKES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN WITH NEW ALBUM, GENUINE ARTICLE AND TWO NEW SINGLES
“WELCOME TO MY LIFE” AND “WAVE OF NEW YORK”
TO BE RELEASED ON SLIMSTYLE RECORDS!
Official album release April 21st, Pre-order album now and get “Welcome To My Life” as a bonus track !
With the arrival of spring comes a rebirth of a different sort! Respected for his gritty flow and deeply confessional lyrics, Black Rob, the former Bad Boy artist whose single, “Whoa, “ still nods heads, returns to the spotlight with a new album appropriately titled, Genuine Article, to be released April 21, 2015 via independent record label SlimStyle Records. Guests on Genuine Article include: Sean Price, Tek (Smif-n-Wessun), battle legend Murda Mook, up and comer Quas Amill, Ron Browz (“Arab Money”), former Bad Boy label-mate Q. Parker (112), Harley, Kali Ranks, and Quan with production by Easy Mo Bee (Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac, Miles Davis), Coptic (Boot Camp Clik, Memphis Bleek), Big French (KRS-One), The BPM Boyz, Numonics, Money L and Bishop.
Black Rob makes a triumphant return with his lead single, “Welcome to My Life“ produced by The BPM Boyz ft. Harley and follow-up single, “Wave Of New York” produced by Money L. “All my fans know me for story telling. So it’s only right I give it to them once again. Welcome To My Life felt like the right song to release first,” explains Rob. “Welcome To My Life,” is re-introduction of sorts for the artist whose last album, Game Tested, Street Approved was released under Duck Down Music in 2010. The 2nd single, “Wave Of New York” embodies all that is authentic in New York hip-hop.
A ‘genuine article’ himself, Black Rob’s (born Robert Ross in Spanish Harlem) life story (chronicled on his debut album, Life Story) includes a spectacular rise from poverty to platinum success of his single “Whoa.” At the height of his popularity, he lost momentum after his career was derailed due to recording industry politics and a four year prison stint.
When asked if he has a favorite track on the album, Rob responds, “To be honest, the whole album is real special to me, but the title track ” Genuine Article” (produced By: Bishop (MakeItKnock Prod.) was penned when I was up North (incarcerated), so I’m really feeling a certain way about that joint there.”
Genuine Article could have only been released by a seasoned street soldier who has seen life’s highs and lows. Some of those high/lows are documented in upcoming reality show,”Come Back Kings” that follows Black Rob, Ed Lover, Mr. Cheeks, Treach, Mario Winans, Calvin Richardson, Misa Hylton-Brim, David “DaVinch” Chance (Ruff Endz), Calvin Richardson, June Balloon, Jeff Redd, Lil’ Cease, and Jameio as they journey from setback to come back.
“Welcome To My Life“
“Wave Of New York”
https://soundcloud.com/blackrobmusic/Wave Of New York
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