Amid the war on blackness worldwide and the bum’s rush out of the city, those on the receiving end of progress can find it all too easy to rely on familiar and trusted sources of cultural sustenance—that is to say, you just listen to old shit and miss how much good hiphop and soul can be found these days. That’s if you know where to look—a great place to start is always in your metaphorical backyard (God knows you probably can’t afford a real one here). Here’s a very brief selection of some new Seattle-based black music, served three ways.
SILAS BLAK
Blak Friday: The Mixtape (Cabin Games)
Though the beer-pong generation could be forgiven for not knowing the name, anybody appreciating the local scene for more than a moment will know Silas Blak…