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Black Gold

by Joe Davis

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Ian McConnell All I really know is that it's raw and that it's real. Big ups. Favorite track: Ancestral Origins | Raw.
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Answering the ancestral echoes of our origin.

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released September 21, 2015

Special Thank You’s:

Joel Janikowski - (Graphics design - joeljanikowski.com) always, always, always crafting classic beauty down to the finest details.

Patience Zalanga - (photography) powerful images, embodying a revolutionary spirit.

MK’s B Art - (body paint) unparalelled artistic intuition and innovation.

Jake Schaefer (printing - copycatsmedia.com) for your friendliness and attentiveness.

Brady Moen - (production - thehideawaympls.com) you got that magic touch, fareal! An impeccable ear and incredibly masterful production. Thanks for spending hours in the studio with me as I pronounced pain (and even more hours afterward polishing and perfecting).

Bruce Templeton - (mastering - magnetomastering.com) for your personability and enthusiasm; expert sound sculpting.

Josh Collins - (instrumental - track number 4 - “Hold On") for your generosity and imagination. Your beats - wow.

Producer “harnessed from the collective consciousness" - (instrumental - track number 2 - “Dream (Re)Birthed") you’re a genius level talent.

Houston - (vocals) for sharing his God-given voice. James Earl Jones and Morgan Freeman better watch out!

Eric FaggeTt- (keys) such integrity and diligence in creating honest, uplifting music.

Justin Halverson - (bass, keys) sincerity, passion, and "putting the fun in funky.” Your facial expressions say it all!

Nii “Niibox” Mensah - (gyi/xylophones, hand drums, drum kit, upright bass, flute) extraordinary brilliance, patience, and precision.

JC - (vocals) you always rip the mic. Always.

Cameron Wright - (vocals) for his undeniable talent, unbelievable range, and seemingly effortless excellence.

Lou Schwitzer - (vocals) amazing, amazing, amazing! Such a beautiful voice and presence.

Rachel Kurtz - (vocals) powerhouse vocals from such a sweet, gentle heart. Love.

Agape aka David Scherer - for your grace and warmhearted wisdom.

Ben Eder - (writing) endless creativity and wealth of songwriting knowledge. “Diamonds of the Soul” wouldn’t have came to life without you.

Geo - (hospitality) thanks for letting me crash at you crib for a month while I wrote this album.

Friends - (old and new) thanks for your motivation, accountability, and collaboration.

Family - (biological and chosen) thanks for your encouragement, affirmation, and faith. I simply wouldn’t be without you.

Marisol - thanks for your endless love, support, and inspiration.

All those who have gone before me, ancestors and elders, who guide me towards a living legacy.
The children who spark my imagination with joy and curiosity. I do this for you. I do this for us.

The Creator, giver of all good gifts, who lives in us.

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Joe Davis Minneapolis, Minnesota

Joe Davis is a nationally-touring artist based in Minneapolis, MN. He employs poetry, music, theater, and dance to shape culture.

His work has been featured on BET, CNN, and VH1. He is the Founder and Director of multimedia production company, The New Renaissance, the frontman of emerging soul funk band, The Poetic Diaspora, and co-creator of JUSTmove, racial justice education through art.
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