IN CONVERSATION WITH, COOL & BLAK

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Cool&Blak represents a powerful convergence of narrative and entrepreneurship. Jay Jody, the pioneer who built a legacy from the ground up with his label. Blaklez, who began his career writing cover stories for HYPE Magazine, now uses his music to dissect social injustice. Now, they have teamed up on their latest single titled 'Book of Acts' - their shared commitment to authentic storytelling has been recognized by SOL Distro's 'Summer of Visuals.' This partnership provides them with the rare combination of creative funding and complete control to bring their most ambitious visual stories to life.
21 Nov 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

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