Dahi's Debut Album 'Black Boy (Alternative)' Celebrates Black Creativity
On August 28, Dacoury 'Dahi' Natche, known for his work in hip-hop and R&B, unveils his first album titled 'Black Boy (Alternative).' This project showcases collaborations with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Moses Sumney, Ravyn Lenae, Fousheé, and Amber Mark, fusing elements of soul, alternative, jazz, and hip-hop. Hailing from Inglewood, Dahi has previously contributed to tracks like 'Money Trees' by Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Prom.' The album delves into themes of Black multiplicity, identity, love, and spirituality, presented as a musical dialogue. Highlighted tracks include 'Find me' (feat. Moses Sumney & Mez), 'How to pray' (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Amber Mark), 'Running' (feat. Childish Gambino), and 'They don't know me' (feat. Mez), reflecting Dahi's two decades of artistry, balancing both softness and intensity.
Key facts
- Dahi's debut album 'Black Boy (Alternative)' releases on August 28.
- The album features Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Moses Sumney, Ravyn Lenae, Fousheé, and Amber Mark.
- Dahi is a producer known for work on Kendrick Lamar's 'Money Trees,' Travis Scott's '90210,' Mac Miller's 'Self Care,' and SZA's 'Prom.'
- The album explores themes of Black identity, love, loss, and spirituality.
- Track 'Running' is described by Dahi as a homage to his heritage, with the phrase 'Black is beautiful.'
- Track 'They don't know me' ends with a cinematic instrumental reminiscent of Labrinth's work for 'Euphoria.'
- Dahi's music was featured in the series 'Euphoria.'
- The album includes 11 songs and blends soul, alternative, jazz, and hip-hop.
Entities
Artists
- Dahi (Dacoury Natche)
- Kendrick Lamar
- Childish Gambino
- Moses Sumney
- Ravyn Lenae
- Fousheé
- Amber Mark
- Mez
- Travis Scott
- Mac Miller
- SZA
- Labrinth
Institutions
- ALTER Music
Locations
- Inglewood
- United States