The video for Bilal’s “Robots” came with a PR that encouraged that it be shared with the intent of helping “the robots amongst us.”

“On this Election Day 2010, Bilal teams up with French director Mikael Colombu to bring you the official music video for Bilal’s “Robots.” Come along and join us on this multi-media journey as we see the world of politics through Bilal’s eyes. Mikael’s ability to translate Bilal’s words into imagery, gives us a chance to properly reflects on his ideology of modern times.

“To Bilal, people are becoming more like robots through the use of manipulative propaganda by corporate media. This video is his way of opening everyone’s eyes to the truth. As you watch “Robots” you’ll soon find yourself paying very close attention to what is really going on.”

Bilal’s Airtight’s Revenge is in stores and on iTunes now.

Unlike Maurice, I have yet to hear Bilal’s new album Airtight’s Revenge. I haven’t even partaken to any of the leaks. September 14 (the release date) is only a few weeks away and with all the other new music floating around, I figure I can entertain myself until then. This past weekend Mo’ G. caught up with the man who is emancipating his first studio album since 2001′s 1st Born Second. I’ll let Mr. Garland take it from here. Read the rest of this entry »

“Have we come too far, to turn it all back around? Or is it too late, to start again?”

Mr. Oliver gave you your Free song, and now he’ll give you another in “Restart.” But folks, it’s time to start thinking about shelling out your dollars for this artisan of all things Soul.

Bilal gave us “Free” after coming off a progressive album called Love For Sale that was never really for sale because we, the keyboard elite, downloaded the crap out of it like diamond thieves in a turd-cave industry that may or may not have let the burglars in the back door. That he forgave enough to shake off ill will and give us yet another track for free, is beyond me. Here we get the first single from his forthcoming Airtight’s Revenge. This one is just as aptly titled, as he had to restart the process of album creation under the hope and prayer that this one wouldn’t be hijacked and shelved.

Thank God for release dates. September is coming up quickly, so be prepared to open your wallets for a man who deserves it and has worked doubly hard for his due diligence. Airtight’s Revenge is crazy.

Bilal – “Restart” | Download