Black Milk

About

Black Milk (born Curtis Eugene Cross, August 14, 1983, Detroit) is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer who started out making beats for Slum Village. Albums like 'Tronic' (2008) and 'Album of the Year' (2010) established him as one of the most versatile producer-rappers of his generation, blending hip-hop with soul, electro-funk, and psychedelic rock. Beyond his solo work, he has produced for Cypress Hill and collaborated with artists including Jack White, Black Thought, and Royce da 5'9".

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What's new

2026-05
Black Milk released his album 'Ceremonial' on May 8, 2026, featuring guest contributions from Saba and BJ the Chicago Kid, among others.
2026-07
In July 2026, 'FIN', a new release by Black Milk, appeared on Bandcamp.
2025-07
In July 2025, Black Milk released the beat tape album 'BLURS', an instrumental project of 22 tracks.
2025-08
Black Milk announced a collaboration with Fat Ray for the album 'Food From the Gods', their first joint project since 'The Set Up' from 2008.
2024-08
In August 2024, 'Pt. 01' appeared, an extensive beat tape of 22 tracks on which Black Milk showcases his production skills.