\u2018This is a journey into sound\u2026\u2019 These familiar words, accompanied by the rumble of a distant train, signal the opening of \u2018Let\u2019s Take A Trip\u2019, the sophomore album from Terrel Wallace aka Tall Black Guy. Since 2013\u2019s \u20188 Miles To Moenart\u2019, TBG has cemented his position as a standard bearer for the current hip-hop \/ beats scene. Born in Detroit and now residing in the UK, Wallace\u2019s signature style of incredibly clever sample flips and deft production chops has won fans across the globe including Gilles Peterson, Lefto, Jazzy Jeff and House Shoes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since his debut release in 2011 (a daring and addictive flip of Fela Kuti), TBG has become revered for his unique take on soulful hip-hop production. The swing of the drums, the textures of the instrumentation as well as a fearlessness in taking on the classics (his Soundcloud page includes flips and chops of tracks from James Brown, De La Soul and Michael Jackson) have marked him out from the crowd. One of the best-kept secrets in the scene, his singular talent is now beginning to get the recognition it deserves. In the last 12 months he has remixed Little Dragon and been invited to take part in Jazzy Jeff\u2019s Playlist Retreat alongside the likes of Eric Lau, James Poyser, Ali Shaheed Muhammed, Questlove and countless others.<\/p>\n

For this album Wallace had a simple inspiration: \u2018This album is all about taking a journey. As simple as that. Be it physical, emotional or spiritual. It\u2019s asking and answering personal questions from myself within some of the tracks and also touching on social issues i.e. racism, inequality and privilege\u2026that have been at the forefront of my mind over last three years.\u2019 Sonically there is also a shift: \u2018Jazz has definitely been more of an influence in this project, as I have been really inspired by so many up and coming musicians who I\u2019ve been blessed to connect with\u2019. Some of these musicians, including Kenny Keys, Miles Bonny, Diggs Duke and Dee Jackson feature on the project as well as regular collaborators Ozay Moore, Mario Sweet and fellow Playlist alumni Daniel Crawford and Masego. But this is one man\u2019s vision, and for Tall Black Guy this trip is just the beginning\u2026<\/p>\n

Tall Black Guy will be launching his album across New Zealand, Australia, Asia and the Middle East in February and March bringing his signature sound to a city near you.<\/p>\n

TOUR DATES:<\/strong>
\n18\/02\/17 \u2013 Splore Festival, Auckland
\n19\/02\/17 \u2013 Yot Club, Raglan
\n23\/02\/17 \u2013 Moon1, Wellington
\n24\/02\/17 \u2013 Cassette Nine, Auckland
\n26\/02\/17 \u2013 Cake Wines, Sydney
\n03\/03\/17 \u2013 Lobrow Gallery, Canberra
\n04\/03\/17 \u2013 District Studios, Brisbane
\n05\/03\/17 \u2013 Section 8, Melbourne
\n08\/03\/17 \u2013 Sugar, Adelaide
\n10\/03\/17 \u2013 Babushka, Perth
\n12\/03\/17 \u2013 Labrador Park, Singapore
\n18\/03\/17 \u2013 Progressive Energy, Niigata
\n19\/03\/17 \u2013 Circus, Tokyo
\n20\/03\/17 \u2013 Circus, Osaka
\n22\/03\/17 \u2013 Tribeca, Dubai
\n24\/03\/17 \u2013 CLSTR, Jordan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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