Blaqstarr is gearing up for his Divine EP to drop on January 25th, and we trust our friends at Spin, who say this about the record: "imagine Prince remaking Sign O’ The Times as a banging, Baltimore club record." That's all we need to hear. Sold. Blaqstarr is part of N.E.E.T. Recordings, M.I.A.'s label, along with a favorite young firecracker Rye Rye. In 2007 their song "Shake It To the Ground" grew from an underground Baltimore club thing to a widespread dance hit. Now Blaqstarr's doing his solo thing on the Divine EP, showcasing his fearless and relentlessly experimental brand of electronic hip-hop.

He's coming to New York City next week with performances at Santos Party House & Good Units. Music, event info, and photos from our  SVEDKA event with Blaqstarr after the jump.

Blaqstarr - "Oh My Darling"
 

SVEDKA Vodka Sessions #4: A Special Art Basel Performance w/ Aloe Blacc & The Grand Scheme; Blaqstarr; Plus Alec Monopoly, Jaime Biden, Nick Cohen

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