| Blackie | |
|---|---|
Blackie performing live at Numbers in Houston, Texas. 2008. |
|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael LaCour |
| Born | 1987 |
| Origin | Houston, Texas |
| Genres | American Grime, Hip Hop, Hardcore Punk, Noise, Rap, Industrial, Electronica, Experimental |
| Occupations | Rapper, record producer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | AG82 Records |
| Associated acts | Cop Warmth, Fat Tony |
| Website | http://blackieallcapswithspaces.com |
Michael LaCour (born 1987 in Houston, Texas), known by his stage name as B L A C K I E... All Caps, With Spaces,[1] (commonly shortened to B L A C K I E) is an American rapper and record producer. His music is an array of Noise, Hardcore Punk, Southern Rap, and U.K. Grime. This combination of influences has led him to be labeled as the founder of American Grime.[2]
Contents |
B L A C K I E first gained notoriety for assembling his own sound systems.[2] At one time his sound system was rumored to consist of over twenty speakers and to be estimated at more than 5,000 watts. These sound systems would propel B L A C K I E to local recognition. Often set up on the floors of nightclubs and warehouses, his massive speaker arrangement coupled with his energetic and many times unscheduled performances caused B L A C K I E to become legendary in Houston.[3][4]
The rapper has been called a "one-man noise ordinance violation"[5] and his sound has been described as "equal parts fucked-up electronics, distorted pop-cult samples, guitar feedback, video game noise, and angry-as-hell street flow".[6] He has called it "U.S. Grime" and "Thrash-Rap", among other names,[7] and it has left several critics dumbfounded.[8][9]
Blackie's unique approach to rap has made him a fan and college-radio favorite.[10][11][12]