Black Milk

The Profile

Black Milk (Curtis Cross, born 1983) is an American hip hop producer and rapper from Detroit, known for drums-forward productions, beatmaking and collaborations with local artists.

Detroit-born producer/rapper; born 1983. Noted for production, live drumming and keyboard work. Associated with Detroit artists such as Elzhi, Phat Kat, Guilty Simpson and Slum Village. Album of the Year (2010) released on Fat Beats. Influenced by J Dilla.

The review praises Black Milk's production and drums-forward sound, noting clear Detroit and J Dilla influences. Features from local rappers are solid, and the album mixes funk, rock and Afrobeat textures. Vocals are improving though secondary to production. Overall a strong, eclectic record rated 4/5.