Zo! & Tall Black Guy Abstractions Album Trailer Video by Digife City footage captured by LaDarrel “Saxappeal” Johnson Abstractions is available NOW
Sightseeing (feat. Pirahnahead & Diviniti) (L. Ferguson, T. Wallace, P. Coleman) Produced by Zo! & Tall Black Guy & Phonte Lead Vocals by Pirahnahead & Diviniti Background Vocals by Pirahnahead, Diviniti & Phonte All Instruments by Zo! & Tall Black Guy, except Saxophone by LaDarrel “Saxappeal” Johnson Trumpet by Aaron Janik
City of Motown Woodward Ave, Cass Tech Eastern Market, 7 Mile Sweetwater, Aretha
In the city
City of Greektown Spectacles, Outer Dr New Dance Show, Belle Isle Bread Basket, The Shelter
01. Talkin’ To Myself (feat. BeMyFiasco) 02. Sightseeing* (feat. Pirahnahead & Diviniti) 03. The Ride (feat. Sy Smith, Black Milk & Elzhi) 04. Blackout 05. I Love The Way (feat. Omar) 06. Hold My Hand* (feat. Darien Brockington, Muhsinah & Phonte) 07. Northland (feat. DJ Dez) 08. Connected (feat. Josh Milan) 09. Epilogue*
Produced by Zo! & Tall Black Guy *Produced by Zo! & Tall Black Guy & Phonte Recorded by Zo! & Tall Black Guy at East Wing Studios, Silver Spring, MD Mixed by Zo! & Phonte Mastered by Chris Boerner at The Burlap Palace Artwork by Rachel Stewart Layout & Design by Chris Charles
Zo! & Tall Black Guy Hold My Hand (feat. Darien Brockington, Muhsinah & Phonte) (L. Ferguson, T. Wallace, P. Coleman) Produced by Zo! & Tall Black Guy All Vocals by Darien Brockington, Muhsinah & Phonte All Instruments by Zo! & Tall Black Guy Chapter 3hree, Verse 5ive Music (BMI)/Tall Black Guy Entertainment (BMI)/BeMyPublishing (ASCAP)
Artwork by Rachel Stewart Single taken from our forthcoming album, Abstractions
“Turn It Blue” Performed by Big Sant Produced by DJ Cosmos & Phonte Keys by Zo! Add’l Background Vocals by BeMyFiasco Contains a sample of “Couldthisbelove?” by Mack Wilds, used by permission.
“Decked out with feel-good love and it-could-be-love songs tidily arranged over a sturdy post-disco/pre-new jack swing foundation, it similarly features a shifting cast of guest vocalists known and new to Zo! sessions.” – Andy Kellman for AllMusic.com
01. On The Four (feat. Carmen Rodgers) 02. Smile (feat. Devin Morrison) 03. Neither One Of Us (feat. Madison McFerrin & Phonte) 04. For Moms (feat. Deborah Bond) 05. Bet You Wonder (feat. Madison McFerrin) 06. Love Up (feat. Carmen Rodgers & Eric Roberson) 07. Crash (feat. Sy Smith) 08. Sweat (feat. Stokley) 09. Step Up Front (feat. Deborah Bond)
Photo by Antoine Lyers Design and Layout by Chris Charles Mixed and Mastered by Chris Boerner
Meet Sherman introduces Sherman McDaniels, host of Sherman’s Showcase. John Legend walks us through a history of The Showcase – from Sherman’s parentage, to the origin of the show, with highlights throughout the show’s run from 1972-present day.
“That Ain’t Right” (3:59 – 5:12) Produced by Zo! & Phonte All Instruments by Zo! All Vocals by Phonte
“Drop It Low (For Jesus)” (18:47 – 19:44) Produced by Zo! & Phonte Written by Phonte Coleman, Diallo Riddle & Zuri Salahuddin All Instruments by Zo! Vocals by Zuri Salahuddin
“That Ain’t Right Again” (20:12 – 20:50) Produced by Zo! & Phonte All Instruments by Zo! All Vocals by Phonte
Host, Nigel Lythgoe introduces the dancers of Sherman’s Showcase and shares significant moments in the series, including marriages between dancers, dancer-based controversies, and the show’s only robotic dancer, the Funk-A-Tron 2000.
Host Morris Day, documents the rise, fall and rise of iconic pop star, Charade, from his discovery on Sherman’s Showcase through his historic 2007 comeback.
Sherman reflects on his many haters over the decades as we dig into the rivalries and feuds of The Showcase. Turns out, genuine friendship is a rare commodity in showbiz, especially if you’re talking about frenemies John Legend and Common.
Host Mary J. Blige introduces just some of the female artists who used Sherman’s Showcase as a launchpad for their careers. Performances include an unusual rap battle, a black girl magic act, and a performance by Mary herself.
A very ’90s episode of “Sherman’s Showcase from July 8, 1995. Sherman’s producer called it “the single best episode in the history of the show.” Performers include Big Freddy Payne, a go-go band and a trailer for a movie about Montell Jordan.
An aging punk singer explores the many different white artists who have performed on “Sherman’s Showcase.” Sherman used his show as a platform to try and bridge the racial gap. Sometimes it worked. Sometimes it was awkward.
In the season finale, Sherman is shocked to find himself in a world turned upside down, where Ray J is the host of his Showcase. Sherman races to uncover what triggered this alternate universe and finds himself face-to-face with an unexpected foe.
“Gauntlet Song” (1:26 – 2:28) Produced by Zo! & Phonte All Instruments by Zo! All Vocals by Phonte
“Time Loop” (11:59 – 15:26) Produced by Zo! & Phonte Written by Phonte Coleman, Diallo Riddle, Bashir Salahuddin All Instruments by Zo! Vocals by Ne-Yo
Celebrate Black History Month as only Sherman can. Sherman and his dancers are back to shine a light on Black icons in a way that will make the annual February observance of Black History Month all his own… in June.
Smile featuring Devin Morrison (L. Ferguson, D. Morrison, P. Coleman) Produced by Zo! and Phonte for Chapter 3hree, Verse 5ive Music/The Foreign Exchange Music, LLC All instruments: Zo! All vocals: Devin Morrison Mixing and Mastering: Chris Boerner Chapter 3hree, Verse 5ive Music (BMI)/Project Orange (BMI)/Daddy’s New Bowtie (ASCAP)
Photo Credit: Toine Jameson Design: Chris Charles From Zo!’s forthcoming album, FourFront
Friday, September 28, 2018 – HOUSTON, TX Zo! + Carmen Rodgers Green Mill Social Club
630 S Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77047
Doors: 7p | Show: 8p BUY TICKETS
Saturday, September 29, 2018 – DALLAS, TX Zo! + Carmen Rodgers South Dallas Cultural Center
3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75210 FREE with RSVP
