Black Bottom was an African-American neighborhood near Downtown Detroit where, in the late 40's and 50's, artists like John Lee Hooker helped spawn the local rhythm and blues sound. Although firmly rooted in hip hop, BBC does not need loops and samples to establish an authentic R&B groove - they are a timeless live funk band. Leader Khary Turner is also a highly regarded journalist and his literary prowess elevates their lyrics to poetic heights. For my money, they are one of the hippest bands in this or any city. To learn more about the Black Bottom Collective, visit www.blackbottomcollective.com CLICK HERE FOR A FREE DOWNLOAD OF “L-O-V-E” MP3 (PC users right click, choose Save As) KHARY KIMANI TURNER Poet/Emcee TUNESIA 'TRUE' TURNER Vocals KAREN 'KAY BOSCO' BENNETT Vocals MARK 'SWAMI' HARPER Keyboards KAMAU INAEDE Bass EDWARD 'TEDUARDO' CANADAY Guitar IVAN 'GROOVE' PROSPER Drums PRODUCED BY DON WAS Recorded by STEVE 'DR. CHING' KING At 54 SOUND, FERNDALE, MICHIGAN Assisted by Tony Campagna Mixed by KRISH SHARMA at HENSON STUDIO D Assisted by Glenn Pittman WRITTEN BY KHARY TURNER c2005 VIDEO SHOT BY JOHN 'QUIG' QUIGLY AND JIM HANNON FOR CHROME BUMPER FILMS EDITED BY GEMMA CORFIELD Share
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By swami on June 25, 2010, at 12:46AM PST Miss ya Don.. Hope all is well... still dreaming of that Don Was BBC record..
By swami on June 25, 2010, at 12:47AM PST Again, thank you for all you do for great music and the city of Detroit
By Magma on April 29, 2008, at 4:26AM PST Ma-ma-ma-ma-MO-TOWN !
By BBCFAN on December 17, 2007, at 11:00PM PST I've been rockin this bands music in my ipod, car, work and home for years. I need a new record... Where is the new record, this shit is amazing.
By johnjohn on December 2, 2007, at 11:59PM PST all the spare guitars on the walls make you guys look like ballers!
By caroline on November 29, 2007, at 8:22AM PST Thanks Don and BBC! I am sending this link to everyone I know who loves music. Using the 'email video' button that I just noticed, from now on! :)
By Chickee on November 28, 2007, at 10:41AM PST You guys are beautiful..This footage is really nice and smooth....I can dig.
By Anigela on November 19, 2007, at 8:55AM PST I love this band! Where can I hear and see more? Thanks Don for posting them. PLEASE do more with them!!! I love L-O-V-E!
By kundun on November 17, 2007, at 11:03AM PST Black Bottom has a record available on iTunes. Just search Black Bottom on iTunes... But Damn... Im waiting for the record they do with Don... That shits going to be hot... when ya'll doing a record with Don?
By ben4000 on November 15, 2007, at 3:47PM PST i love this band have they released any albums? Don why don't you make one with them?