Butcher Brown and rapper Michael Millions have collaborated on the reflective “Black Man.” The new single from the Richmond, Virginia band finds them returning to recording after their cover of Patrice Rushen’s “Remind Me” with Alex Isley from 2021. Millions is also a native of the area and his verses were inspired by life cycles. The video is a school scenario with the members throwing paper planes and learning about J. Dilla from a book. Butcher Brown released their eighth album in 2020 and gave an NPR Tiny Desk show last year. “Black Man” will be available on all digital streaming platforms on Friday and the band will be touring the United States for the rest of 2022. 

Listen to Butcher Brown revisit Patrice Rushen’s “Remind Me” from her 1982 album Straight From The Heart. The West Virgina band’s version is a little less dreamy but earthier with the addition of a saxophone. Alex Isley’s vocals come through with a celestial glow. The band released their Encore album last summer and “Remind Me” is the most current addition to their discography. Their NPR Tiny Desk concert last spring gave them their biggest introduction to date. Brown and Isley matched well and have both sets of fans anticipating more collaborations in the future. 

 

 

Butcher Brown is a five-man group from Richmond, VA and their music is jazz-based with the infusion of hip-hop and soul. The Encore EP is a quick but rich listen to their carefree approach to the genre. They gave a Tiny Desk show back in April and reminded viewers of the joy of live music despite the isolation caused by the pandemic. Take a listen to the EP stream and check out their previous releases like their 2020 King Butch album and merchandise.