Black Milk is sort of like the Kanye West of independent hip-hop. He raps but also produces his own albums (but unlike 'Ye, he's not an egomaniacal pseudo fashion designer). The Detroit one-man-band plays the 7th Street Entry on Wednesday. After making a name for himself as a J Dilla disciple in the mid-2000s (producing for Slum Village), Black Milk has broadened his sound in recent years. Last summer he collaborated with Jack White on a 7" single (listen here). In November he produced an EP ("Black & Brown) with fellow Motor City alt-rap star Danny Brown (listen here).
For his Claps and Slaps tour, he's no longer a one-man-crew – he'll be backed by the live band, Nat Turner. Opening is Minneapolis' own The Tribe & Big Cats! Don't miss this show.
Details: 8 p.m. Wed. 7th Street Entry. $12/$15. 18 and older. www.first-avenue.com
Check out this live clip of Black Milk and his band:
