Alter Ego Management and Booking

THE BAND: The Blak Presidents first began as a studio project by drummer Raphael ”Ray 7” Merriweathers Jr. (UR), and lead signer Brian “Boots” Shannon as a suggestion by legendary techno producer “Mad” Mike Banks to form a techno/rock hybrid group that pushes the envelope of Electronic Music. With marching orders in hand several songs were recorded including the song “Never” that featured on the UR project Interstellar Fugitives 2. Veteran musicians Duminie DePorres (guitarist), and Andre’ Womack (bassist) joined the group, and helped compose, perform and conceptualize the Blak Presidents debut album “Fight The Future”.

CONCEPT: Blak Presidents on the surface is all African American rock band with a sound that fuses rock with r&b, electronic music and the blues. The introspective lyrics written by lead singer Boots deal with subjects such as drug addiction, social change, and armed service recruitment to name a few. The band felt that the word "Blak" is the removal of all the negative connotations associated with the word black. The band hopes to lead minds via self-empowerment and unity through music...

THE SOUND: The Blak Presidents album was recorded at the Tunnel 7 and Electrofunk Studios in Detroit and later mixed at the Electrofunk Studios. It features unique guitar tones, and synthesizers to make a very punchy aggressive sound. It was recorded digitally and mastered utilizing new analog modeling techniques. It features production from Mr. De’ and UR members Mad Mike and Ray 7. The band wrote and composed the majority of the album to showcase their creativity and Duminie DePorres ripped innovative guitar solos throughout the album. Boots vocals come through the track while layering his harmonies with various background tracks.