Name: Stay Close To Music
Brand: Mykki Blanco

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TRANS580X

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Colour

Clear

Colour details

Crystal Clear

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-10-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863062880

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / clear

TRANS580CD

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5400863062897

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

TRANS580T

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Tape

5400863090036

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1 / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / Tape

Artist

Mykki Blanco

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Transgressive

Mykki Blanco is the stage name of American poet and performing artist Michael David Quattlebaum, Jr. Known for their unique blend of rap, punk, and electronic music, *Mykki Blanco* has gained a dedicated following with their bold and unapologetic style.
Inspired by artists such as Kalifa, Zebra Katz, and Princess Nokia, *Mykki Blanco* pushes boundaries with their thought-provoking lyrics and captivating performances. They have collaborated with a diverse range of musicians including Cakes da Killa, Leikeli47, and Angel Haze.
*Mykki Blanco*'s music resonates with fans who appreciate raw honesty and fearless self-expression. With influences from various genres like hip-hop, experimental pop, and underground club music, they continue to push the boundaries of what it means to be an artist in today's ever-evolving music industry.

Transgressive is a record label founded by Mike Williams and Toby Langley. With a focus on discovering and nurturing new talent, Transgressive has become known for its diverse roster of artists spanning various genres. The label has been responsible for launching the careers of several successful musicians and continues to be at the forefront of the music industry. For more information about the company's credits, please visit their profile page.

All versions with a limited Tattoo Sheet. Stay Close To Music the new studio album from Mykki Blanco, is unlike anything they have released before. Adventurous and expansive, it shatters any previously held assumptions about Mykki’s artistry, leaving them free to define their sound for themselves.

Throughout their evolution, poet, artist, musician Mykki Blanco has continuously blurred genres - pulling rave, trap, grunge and punk influences into a swirling pool of experimental hip hop that celebrated queer and trans experiences. 

The songs spun together through numerous jam sessions, with writing taking place in Lisbon, Paris, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. By 2019, Mykki realized that they were working on two different records concurrently. The first became 2021’s lauded mini-album Broken Hearts and Beauty Sleep and now Mykki readies the second collection of the sessions via Stay Close To Music.

Stay Close To Music features from Michael Stripe, Saul Williams, ANOHNI, Dianna Gordon, Devendra Banhart, Jónsi and more.

Mykki Blanco is an artist revered for their fearless ability to evolve, placing their creative exploration at the forefront of their career. With Stay Close To Music, Mykki Blanco is leveling up. By stepping into unchartered territory untethered and free, they have fulfilled their ambitions and created a rich, complex and accomplished sound that belongs entirely to them and which only solidifies their status as one of the world’s most innovative musical pioneers.

Stay Close To Music

Music GB

Discover Stay Close To Music by Mykki Blanco. Limited Tattoo Sheet included. This adventurous and expansive album shatters assumptions, defining Mykki's sound. Featuring collaborations with Michael Stripe, Saul Williams, ANOHNI, and more. Available in Tape, CD, and LP formats from Transgressive.