I Grade Records is pleased to introduce, Black Gold, the debut solo album by Toussaint. Most well known as the former lead singer of the Stax Records and Blue Note recording group Soulive, Toussaint is poised to bring forth his unforgettable blend of soul and roots to the world. Black Gold embodies a unique combination of the American soul of Toussaint’s upbringing and the African-Caribbean roots he has gravitated towards. His compelling storytelling and seamless vocal range (as heard on the standout tracks “Roots In A Modern Time”, “Unforgettable”, “Black Gold”) are a perfect match for the cutting-edge, soul-tinged roots grooves assembled by Virgin Islands-based I Grade Records (Midnite, Dezarie, Pressure, Niyorah). Black Gold is available  digitally on August 10 through Zojak Worldwide, and distributed physically through VIROOTS.COM, Ernie B’s Reggae and VP Records starting August 24.

Tracklisting

• 1. Nobody Knows
• 2. This Song
• 3. Roots In A Modern Time
• 4. Be You
• 5. Sunshine In Morning
• 6. Hello My Beautiful
• 7. Black Gold
• 8. Look Up
• 9. Conquering Cocaine
• 10. Rise and Dall featuring Jahdan Blakkamoore
• 11. Marching
• 12. Patient
• 13. Unforgettable
• 14. Changing
• 15. Rain Again

About Toussaint:

Toussaint has spent his entire life at the musical crossroads, always breaking new ground along the way. The son of a Baptist preacher and gospel singer, Toussaint nurtured his craft in the church at a young age before finding his own voice in the compelling lyrics and artistic independence of the hip-hop group Red Pill, the funk reggae oufit The China Band, the rock and soul of the Trama Unit, more recently Buru Style and most notably during the two years he spent as lead singer with legendary Stax Records and Blue Note recording group, Soulive.

About Zion High Kings Production team:

In 2003, three noted producers, Laurent (Tippy I) Alfred of I Grade Records, Moon (aka Digital Ancient) of Lustre Kings and Jah David of Zion High Productions, first came together to collaborate. Dean Pond joined the team and the collective struck gold with Duane Stephenson’s “Hard Times” and “Flying High” by Jahdan Blakkamoore. Once again, Zion I Kings’ work on Toussaint’s “Roots In A Modern Time” sets a new standard for modern day roots music.