Come join the Akron Arts Community at C3, the Creative Arts Collaborative Center, located inside HÜG Event Center in Highland Square, on July 12th, 7PM. This concert is presented by BLU Jazz Masterclass Foundation, a 501(c)(3).
Free Black! is a Hip-Hop duo created in Akron Ohio. The group is Floco Torres (Recording Artist/Producer) & HR3 (Drummer/Producer). Free Black! bridges conversations between the past & future through a warm vintage sound, historical examination & songwriting that highlights contrasts/similarities in innovative ways.
“The Free Black! name was created on the mantra that ‘There isn't one way to be black.’ There are many stereotypes (with blackness specifically), that suggest that black people can’t be multi-faceted & through the music, this notion is discussed in detail. In embracing our individuality, we can learn to be more accepting of ourselves & where we come from, as well as our peers. The duo was created in 2017 through collaboration between both artists. Our self-titled album was released on October 26th, 2018 via Bandcamp & Soundcloud.” - FT
Free Black!, the hip-hop collective developed by Floco Torres and Holbrook Riles III (HR3), released its third album, Black Tuesday! in October 2021. The album explores themes around the economy and working class and includes an assortment of features from Akron-based musicians.