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On Sale Timeline: There is an artist presale starting 10/15 before public on sale 10/17 at 10am.Bilal Sayeed Oliver is a truly independent artist. A singer, songwriter, and producer who has always been ahead of his time - blending jazz, afro-futurism, classic soul, alternative rs known for his wide vocal range, work across multiple genres, and magnetic live performances. Philip Bailey said Bilal is the rare singer who uses his voice like an instrument.Interscope Records signed Bilal to a major label recording deal fresh out of college, after studying jazz composition and opera at The New School in NYC. His debut album, First Born Second, showcased a range from the emotionally charged fan-favorite, Soul Sista, which peaked at No. 18 on the Top RFast Lane and Second Child.Bilal quickly developed a sizable following at his live shows which were known for being emotional and elecrifying. He received great acclaim from his peers, who noted his range and ability to sing in a freeform style and his classically trained falsetto. The soulful feel of the album caused Bilal to be labeled as neo-soul, but throughout his career his expansion in music and pushing of boundaries has proved his point that he is much more than that.Playing jazz venues and recording more progressive soul music in the following years, Bilal has commercially released four albums to critical success. His unreleased but widely leaked second album Love for Sale found wide acclaim among critics and listeners. It features collabs with Dr. Dre and J Dilla and was built around Bilals own musicianship, included live instrumentation and had a vibe completely new and different from its predecessor. Interscope shelved the album indefinitely. It still received over half a million downloads and Bilal began touring even though there was no proper release of the album.
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