Erik Blood: Delivering 4 meditative grooves to you, just because hes a nice guy.
  • Kelly O
  • Erik Blood: Delivering "4 meditative grooves" to you, just because he's a nice guy.
The Black Constellation Is in Full Effect This Week: But first, what is the Black Constellation? It's a loose affiliation of local lights that includes OC Notes, THEESatisfaction, Shabazz Palaces, and Erik Blood. Tomorrow, the part of this constellation that goes by the name Shabazz Palaces will perform at the Frye Art Museum. Those who have not heard or got their hands on SB's new album Lese Majesty need to get their heads checked. Today, Erik Blood, a producer and musician who is one of the nominees for the 2014 Music Genius Award, dropped some new and moody beats that you can download here. Blood's words:
This is a collection of 4 meditative grooves meant for solo listening. Canon 2 features vocals by Andrew Prinz of Mahogany and Canon 3 features Palaceer Lazaro and Fly Guy Dai of Shabazz Palaces.

I decided to release it today because of the chill growing in the air that tells us autumn is upon us and it's time for introspection.


It's yours for free!

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