Creating songs of both eulogy and revolution, the expansion of 21st century black consciousness is felt in waves through Ohio’s Mourning [A] BLKstar. A force that has deep conviction, purpose, and weight, songs are voiced through the a lens of chopped up drum grooves, stark melodies, washed-out synth tones, and historic sample pulls. On “The Garner Poems” the group traffics their signature gritty strain of DIY Afrofuturist soul music, balancing hip-hop production techniques with lo-fi experimentation to create a sonic suite that eulogizes victims of police brutality, including Tamir Rice and Eric Garner, as well as bringing forth a conversation that aligns with the political and emotional state of this world. “The Garner Poems” are modern day spirituals of reverence and despair that serve as both a force of light and a schematic for hope, survival, and independence.
| 1 | Anti Anthem | 4:42 |
| 2 | Emancipation | 6:29 |
| 3 | Destiny Skies | 3:37 |
| 4 | Harlem River Drive | 3:16 |
| 5 | Bullet | 3:58 |
| 6 | Garner Poem | 5:13 |
| 7 | 2020 | 4:57 |
| 8 | Sense of an Ending | 4:39 |
| 9 | The Box | 3:38 |
| 10 | Three Stars Collide | 4:42 |
