The story
BlackLiq™
A long-time independent force out of Richmond, Virginia — rapper, MC, radio host, journalist, mentor, and socialite.
BlackLiq has spent two decades building a catalog and a community from the ground up. Battle-tested on the mic and grounded in conscious, soulful storytelling, his work moves between the stage, the airwaves, and the classroom.
The name is the brand: BlackLiq™ — black liquid, ink and gold, the truth poured loud. It’s a trademark and a promise that what you hear is independent, unfiltered, and Richmond-made.
Selected press & history
- Featured on Atmosphere's album WORD?
- Releases on Strange Famous Records with Mopes — Time Is The Price, Choice Is A Chance
- Quoted by The Washington Post, NPR, and TIME during the 2020 civil unrest
- Founder of the Facemelt Friday show series in Richmond
What he does
MC
Frontman of the band Armagideon Time.
Radio host
Hip Hop Music Director at WDCE 90.1FM.
Educator
Teaching and mentoring in schools and beyond.
Speaker
TEDx talks and community organizing.