{"id":18029,"date":"2010-09-27T15:23:05","date_gmt":"2010-09-27T13:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blackouthiphop.com\/?p=18029"},"modified":"2010-09-27T15:23:05","modified_gmt":"2010-09-27T13:23:05","slug":"dj-mensa-presents-bilal-a-best-of-mixtape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/dj-mensa-presents-bilal-a-best-of-mixtape\/","title":{"rendered":"DJ MENSA presents: Bilal – A Best Of Mixtape"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DJ MENSA<\/a>:<\/p>\n

At 22, Bilal Oliver\u2019s debut album \u201c1st Born Second\u201d showed the maturity of an artist light years beyond his young age, earning the adoration of new fans and seasoned music vets alike. His vocal range had no bounds, and his production tore down pre-conceived notions of what R\u2019n’B and soul at the time should sound like.<\/p>\n

Despite label red tape and crafty bootlegging, Bilal\u2019s \u201cLove For Sale\u201d reached fans\u2019 ears and strengthened his fan base to rabid cult status. His latest LP, \u201cAirtight\u2019s Revenge,\u201d is more than a collection of crooner\u2019s tales, but also touches on politics, the music industry, and his young son living with autism.<\/p>\n

To celebrate Bilal\u2019s show for Manifesto, I put together a \u201cBest Of\u2026\u201d mix showcasing one of the purest artists working today. From his breakout hits and standards, to his ubiquitious guest appearances, and his legendary slow burners, Bilal has created a body of work that deserves a king\u2019s ransom Yet, he remains a loyal servant to the craft of making timeless music. A pure artist, indeed.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Continue reading for the tracklist & download link.<\/p>\n

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DOWNLOAD: DJ MENSA presents: Bilal – A Best Of Mixtape<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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