Next show: New York City, Fri 20 Nov
The Illustrious Blacks, comprised of Manchildblack and Monstah Black, are an Afro-Futuristic duo creating intergalactic journeys through sound and performance. They fuse hypnotic house, space disco, futuristic funk, and synth-pop into a vibrant, pulsating soundscape. Drawing inspiration from icons like Prince and Grace Jones, they deliver a powerful message of positivity and social commentary through their music and theatrical visual style.

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The Illustrious Blacks plays funk, synthpop, acid house - high-energy, a prominent voice in LGBTQ+ music spaces. The Illustrious Blacks, comprised of Manchildblack and Monstah Black, are an Afro-Futuristic duo creating intergalactic journeys through sound and performance.
The Illustrious Blacks's live sets are high-energy with strong stage presence - consistently engaging, consistently loud.
The Illustrious Blacks plays Red Eye NY in New York City on Friday 20 November.