{"product_id":"sounds-of-blackness-optimistic-6-track-promo","title":"Sounds Of Blackness: Optimistic 6-Track Promo","description":"Sounds Of Blackness: Optimistic 6-Track Promo MUSIC AUDIO CD electronic funk! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Perspective Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 1991 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eSOUNDS OF BLACKNESS: OPTIMISTIC 6-TRACK PROMO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist:\u003cbr\u003eSounds Of Blackness: Optimistic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormat:\u003cbr\u003eCD, Maxi-Single, Promo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e1991\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003ePerspective Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e28968 1702 2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eElectronic, Funk \/ Soul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eHouse, Gospel, Contemporary R\u0026amp;B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSounds of Blackness is an American musical collective known for its fusion of gospel, soul, R\u0026amp;B, and funk, creating uplifting and socially conscious music. Formed in Minneapolis in 1969 and led by Gary Hines, the group gained acclaim with their Grammy Award-winning album \"The Spirituals,\" and their hit single \"Optimistic,\" which showcases their powerful harmonies and vibrant arrangements. They are celebrated for their commitment to themes of empowerment and unity, reflecting the African American experience.\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eOptimistic (Album Version Edit)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eOptimistic (7\" Alright Mix)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4:31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eOptimistic (Album Version)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5:22\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eOptimistic (12\" Never Say Die Mix)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7:06\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003eOptimistic (12\" Alright Mix)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8:53\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eOptimistic (12\" Inner Mix)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8:45\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Perspective Records","offers":[{"title":"Like New In Pamphlet","offer_id":31987358957700,"sku":"57045","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51436363317526,"sku":"133920","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/products\/201762212313269UIZW8031UI.jpg?v=1580455835","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/sounds-of-blackness-optimistic-6-track-promo","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}