Brooklyn-based bassist and vocalist Julie Rozansky's musical wanderings

Once upon a time, in a galaxy not far away, there lived two kings. Each was the ruler of his own deliciously glorious planet. The first king, Manchildblack, was well known throughout the cosmos for his ethereal vocals, celestial sonics and earthy musical messages. The other king, Monstah Black, was a star in the solar system for his gravity defying performances, gender​ bending fashions and spacey disposition. One magical night, an inexplicable ultra​magnetic pull forced the two planets to collide. A technicolored explosion occurred, turning night into day, with a feast of aural and visual delights. It was then that the universe was changed forever. Manchildblack and Monstah Black united and became The Illustrious Blacks.

With inspiration from extra terrestrials like Prince, David Bowie, Grace Jones, Boy George and George Clinton, The Illustrious Blacks have arrived with a mission to fuse futuristic funk, hypnotic house and cosmic pop into pulsating positivity for the planet. The real life married couple are not only co​-pilots on their artistic voyage, but are united in their fantastical journey through life.

In 2017, The Illustrious Blacks released their highly anticipated debut EP, NeoAfroFuturisticPsychedelicSurrealisticHippy, on Concierge Records. The EP features the high energy single "Blast Off," the seductive "Red Light," the thought provoking "Delusions of Grandeur" and the anthemic "Black Like Jesus." In the same year, the dynamic duo also found time to work with producer Nickodemus on a remake of the 90s dance floor classic "Funk That!," which spawned a popular music video. 

The acclaimed duo found even more praise for their epic live shows, which fuse music, dance, theater & fashion as the ingredients to expand minds, shake bootys and save the world one beat at a time. Toward the end of summer 2017, The Illustrious Blacks landed their electrifying live show, Hyperbolic, for a three month residency at the legendary Joe's Pub at The Public Theater. 

If their music and live shows are meant to elevate you into the stratosphere, then The Illustrious Blacks radio show, "On Air w/The Blacks," is an opportunity to experience their inner space. The entertaining and often hilarious weekly series invites listeners onto the mothership of the charismatic couple, where they discuss the latest happenings in global pop culture on WBAI 99.5 FM in New York.

Individually, Monstah Black and Manchildblack illuminate the galaxy with equal magnitude. Together, as The Illustrious Blacks, they have combined their powers and metamorphosed into supernovas, blazing through the Milky Way like a comet, with their own unique brand of cosmic freak nobility.

Booking Info:
Asia and Australia to Marc@FMLY.asia  // +62 (0) 812 36549786 
All other inquires to Abby at theillustriousblacks@gmail.com

NEW YORK’S FINEST tribute to STING & THE POLICE

“New York’s Finest Tribute to STING & The Police” is a tribute band performing the hit songs of the 70’s and 80’s Rock icons Sting & The Police.

New York’s Finest started as a dare for a classic album tribute night in New York City. “Challenge: Can you guys perform The Police’s 1st album”? Challenge accepted!

NYF highlight The Police’s early punk rock roots through to their more sophisticated material on the later records and Sting's solo catalogue. All the while staying true to the 3 band member line up. NYF taps into the signature style of The Police's funky reggae pop rock grooves and adds a modern flare to the sound that became a phenomenon the world over. 

“NYF” features Mark Rinzel  of “Jessie’s Girl” The worlds hottest 80’s tribute band. Mark is one of the few humans who can play bass and sing like 70’s/80’s era Sting.

“NYF” spotlights Oscar Bautista session and broadway orchestra guitarist recreating the sonic landscapes that guitarist Andy Summers designed for The Police. 

“NYF” showcases Producer/Engineer Alan Camlet on drums delivering the ferocity and infectious grooves of Stewart Copeland. 

“New York’s Finest” performs in New York City and the surrounding East Coast. Additionally the tribute show has traveled abroad to Brazil in South America where they were met with sold out appearances in clubs, theaters and music venues. 

Join NYF in celebrating the music of Sting & The Police.

Monmouth County indie label supporting:
Ends Meet
Ben Gravy
By The Wayside
Unjustified Youth
50's Kitchen
Joey No
Kid Nichols
Public Serpents
The Up Fux
Charlie Buckle

New Jersey based producer and multi-instrumentalist continuously creating music that will make you mellow and uplifted.

John McGall is following