BIO
Black Lagoon Biography
There's not much good news coming out of the Motor City these days ... until now!
Detroit's trio crew Black Lagoon may just well be the stimulus package this country needs. Kain Bang, Empact and Amadeus have been described as having "the soul of a Marvin Gaye, the sex appeal of LL Cool J, and the polish of an Antwerp diamond." (Jetset Magazine).
An opening act for Jay-Z, Run DMC, Lil Wayne, De La Soul and Bone Thugs in Harmony, Black Lagoon continues to thrill audiences wherever and whenever they perform.
Originally a seven-member group brought together through mutual friends, BL introduced themselves to the world with their freshman album, The Pimp Bones LP. That was in 2004. Four years later, the songwriting, producing and performing group is a lean trio. "Appropriate", the BL says, "as the number "3" represents "completion".
BL's Empact, Kain Bang and Amadeus have been grinding in the studio for the last several months tying up loose ends on Certified Stars, their much anticipated album due to drop this year on their own BL record label. Certified Stars represents the synergy of many musical elements. The main ingredient is hip hop but it is sweetened with elements of blues, rock, jazz and gospel creating a sound that is as diverse as its audience. Adding to its innovation, BL has created this outstanding album with live instrumentation. And fans love it! The first single, "Fever" is enjoying much success on multiple radio formats.
Success is no stranger to BL. Their lead single, 'Star', launched in 2005 got heavy radio rotation nationally and throughout the United Kingdom. Considered a Chicago ballroom hustle classic, "Star" was voted Detroit's #1 song, receiving both a Detroit Hip Hop and Spudd in the Hood Award.
"On our next project, we've scaled down. This is a more focused project," says Amadeus, describing the bond the group has maintained while working on their second album. "This album is an honest reflection of the three of us."
Describing their style as 'open-ended, depicting varied influences like hip-hop, Detroit house and '80s music, Certified Stars, is certifiably real. The album talks about real issues like personal growth, staying positive and overcoming the inevitable obstacles in the music industry.
"Our music brings light to dark situations," Amadeus explains. "The name Black Lagoon describes the visual aspects of life in the city. "There's always light at the end of the tunnel. We want to be that light."
"We're trying to bring lyrics back; put thoughts into the rhymes," Kain Bang continues.
"We put of lot energy - blood, sweat, and tears into all that we do," Empact says. "If you really love music with a message, and you like that good groove and the good feel, I think you'll feel fulfilled with the music of Black Lagoon."
"Fever" is now available on iTunes.
For more information on Black Lagoon, visit myspace.com/blonline