Publicity
Bruhs got some GRAMMY homepage love today in an article with some killers, man. Big up to the home team, Chris Campbell for reaching out for this one. Read the full article here
Zo! Photo by Antoine Lyers
A few of my sync videos will never make it to FB or IG because that algorithm detects the actual music video content and it gets blocked for copyright violations. SO, I’ve decided to just post the lost files here on the site so that I don’t feel like I’ve lost minutes of my life working on something that will never see the light of day on them socials. lol With that being said, enjoy my latest sync casualty!
SEAT’S TAKEN!: Videos that have been blocked by ole punk ass FB and IG.
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By Chris Campbell
On the latest edition of Liner Notes, we explore “Abstractions,” a 2021 collaboration between two of the most revered producers in modern soul, funk, and hip-hop: Zo! and Tall Black Guy.
On the latest edition of The Progressive Underground‘s Liner Notes, we explore “Abstractions,” a collaboration between two of the most revered producers in modern soul, funk, and hip-hop: Zo! and Tall Black Guy.
Metro Detroit-born Lorenzo “Zo!” Ferguson and Tall Black Guy, aka Terrel Wallace, took different paths to arrive at their shared groove-centric vision. Zo!, a multi-instrumentalist, came up playing jazz and classical before transitioning into the vibrant world of progressive soul and funk, producing for The Foreign Exchange and spearheading several solo projects. Tall Black Guy, known for his masterful beat-making, honed his skills through crate-digging and sampling, becoming a staple in the underground hip-hop and soul circuit.
Though they had admired each other’s work from afar, their creative paths finally converged through the Foreign Exchange Music family, an independent label founded by Phonte and Nicolay. Their shared love for deeply rooted soul, lush arrangements, and head-nodding rhythms made their collaboration inevitable.
“Abstractions,” released in 2021, is the product of this synergy — a sonic journey through jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, infused with their mutual respect for craftsmanship and storytelling. Let’s explore the album track by track.
I’m really excited to announce that Bike Vessel is now showing on PBS Independent Lens!! Grateful to have gotten the call to make music for it!
Knowing his dad miraculously recovered from three open-heart surgeries after discovering a passion for cycling, filmmaker Eric D. Seals proposes an ambitious idea: Bike together from St. Louis to Chicago. 350 miles. 4 days. On their journey, the two push each other as they find a deeper connection and a renewed appreciation of their quests for their own health and to reimagine Black health.
*Available on PBS from February 24, 2025 to May 25, 2025*
By D-Money | SoulBounce
March 10, 2023
In the nearly two years since Zo! and Tall Black Guy’s collaborative effort Abstractions was released, it has never left our rotation. The set was chock-full of jams from front to back and included features from some of our faves. Most of all, though, it was a solid collaborative effort from two of the best producers in the game right now. Who could ask for anything more? Well, you don’t have to because the duo is giving it to you anyway with a surprise deluxe edition of the album.
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City Lights Staff | WABE
February 16th, 2023
Detroit natives and musicians Zo! and Tall Black Guy teamed up to present their indie full-length R&B album Abstractions, released in 2021. The powerhouses put their sampling, layering, and beat-making skills on display to create an updated riff on classic soul, with a touch of hip-hop, while remaining true to its roots.
The duo will be performing at City Winery in Atlanta on Saturday, Feb. 18. “City Lights” producer Jeannine Etter spoke with the two ahead of their show.
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If “Count To Five” didn’t let you know we luhdekids, then this should certainly push it over the top.
Run this original song, “Directions” created for the new Jam Van series on YouTube Kids!!
Performed by Daveed Diggs
Written by Phonte & Daveed Diggs
Drums by AbJo
Bass & Keys by Zo!
Zo! 