Terry Blade is an award-winning singer songwriter based out of, Chicago, Illinois. He is known for his deep baritone approach to explore a sound that fuses soul, R&B, and jazz with; Blues, indie, and Folk. His sound draws comparison with greats such as Sam Smith, Open Mike Eagle, and Tracy Chapman. Terry recently channeled his artistic energy to make a strong debut in the spring of 2020 and he just dropped an album that can last the test of time.
“American Descendant of Slavery, The Album.” is a deeply rooted, aimless piece of music that; dives into the emotional and mental struggles of growing up black in America. This album dives into themes of childhood trauma with the dry yet, warm, “Mr. Robertson” and many very real and current themes of racism that we see today. This album has very dark moments like the infinitely groovy and somber, “Black Hurts” but, the album maintains a sense of hope in tomorrow. Terry sounds hurt throughout this whole album but, maintains this strong energy and tone in his voice. Terry is among the many artists fighting for tomorrow and he did it so flawlessly with groovy rhythms and bold song writing. As stated before, “American Descendant of Slavery, The Album.” is a timeless body of work that deserves years of recognition and praise. You need to check this album out. Especially if you love jazz and soul music.