BLK ODYSSY
artist | producer | songwriter
BLK ODYSSY is an Austin-based artist and producer whose distinctive sound blends influences from artists like Kendrick Lamar, D’Angelo, Outkast, and Funkadelic. BLK’s musical journey was shaped by his upbringing in inner-city Plainfield, New Jersey, where he grew up surrounded by neo-soul. At age 12, BLK’s older brother was unjustly killed by the police. This loss, alongside his own lived experiences, motivated his unique expression through music.
BLK’s debut album BLK VINTAGE particularly reflects his matured celebration and critique of what it means to be black in America. The album was released in 2021 and was met with immediate critical acclaim, followed by a 2022 re-release via EMPIRE with added tracks featuring Mereba, Benny the Butcher, George Clinton, and Baby Rose. The project has since amassed over 45 million streams across platforms. In 2023, BLK ODYSSY released his sophomore album DIAMONDS & FREAKS, with all-star features including Bootsy Collins, Rapsody, KIRBY, Cory Henry, and production from The Alchemist.
2024 has seen the anticipated release of BLK’s genre-bending third album 1-800 FANTASY, preceded by a trio of singles with notable collaborators: “WANT YOU” co-produced by Tyler Johnson (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé), “XXX” with Wiz Khalifa, and “STANK ROSE” featuring Joey Bada$$. Following his celebrated NPR Tiny Desk and COLORS performances, BLK ODYSSY has added a slew of credits to his name, including executive production for Duckwrth & Rapsody’s highly awaited albums, sync placements with NFL Madden, and press features in GRAMMY.com, Associated Press, UPROXX, BET, Ones To Watch, and more. Looking ahead, BLK ODYSSY prepares to embark on his biggest tour yet of 26 cities with THE FANTASY HOUSE WORLD TOUR starting in September 2024.