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  • The Black Opera “Queen of Hearts” ft. Mayer Hawthorne [VIDEO]

    The Black Opera “Queen of Hearts” ft. Mayer Hawthorne [VIDEO]

    The Black Opera’s latest Video Demonstration “Queen Of Hearts” is here. TBO and director Andy Madeleine tell the visual story of a K U E E N in search of fulfillment in life. TBOGs Nokbai and Sensu provide a colorful backdrop to the video through their word play, and Mayer Hawthorne provides perfect pitch on…

  • The Black Opera “Black Lair” ft. Melody Betts [DOPE!]

    The Black Opera “Black Lair” ft. Melody Betts [DOPE!]

    Masked and unseen, The Black Opera have created an identity in hip-hop using anonymity to standout in a world of hyper-exposure. While most struggle to shine, TBO calmly dress in all black and treat their verses like sermons. Step into The Black Opera’s “Black Lair.” This high-energy track takes us to a place “blacker than…

  • J Bizness “Giraffes” (ft. The Black Opera) [DOPE!]

    J Bizness “Giraffes” (ft. The Black Opera) [DOPE!]

    A pulsating beat rides the mellow groove, booming drums, and electronic grit of J Bizness’ latest masterpiece – Giraffes – the perfect sonic backdrop for the ever-elusive artist collective known as The Black Opera. The mysterious mic controllers spit stylish bars that unravel tales of getting high off love and build beautifully on J’s foundation…

  • The Black OpEra “Opera Hands” x “Teleport” [DOPE!]

    The Black OpEra “Opera Hands” x “Teleport” [DOPE!]

    On the heels of announcing their partnership with Mello Music Group, The Black Opera wastes no time in manifesting their movement, letting off two new missiles with “Opera Hands” and “Teleport”. The Black Opera is an ever evolving body of art that invites you to form your own perception. Earlier today, The Smoking Section debuted…

  • The Black Opera “Black Superstar” (Prod. by yU) [DOPE!]

    The Black Opera “Black Superstar” (Prod. by yU) [DOPE!]

    The Black Superstar has always been a paradox in American Culture. African-Americans, and many racialized ‘others’, have for a long time held this odd allure as naturally cool, while at the same time suffering the effects of a body that is instantly criminalized. This is a dangerous duality that can serve as simultaneous impetus and…