Moodymann - Black Mahogani (3LP) [Peacefrog Records]

Format: 3x12" smoked colored vinyl with obi-strip.
CAT: PFGXX50LP

It's been over 20 years since Kenny Dixon Jr., better known as Moodymann, released Black Mahogani—an album steeped in atmosphere and emotion that offers an essential journey through deep house, soul, and jazz. Timeless yet modern, it's an immersive and emotionally powerful experience reflecting the unique character of Detroit's profound musical heritage. Originally released in 2004, Black Mahogani is undoubtedly one of Moodymann's most revered and sought-after works. It completes the puzzle laid out by his sparse and elusive 12” vinyl releases under the KDJ label in the mid-to-late 90s. With help from Detroit legends like the late Amp Fiddler, Roberta Sweed, and Norma Jean Bell, Dixon imbued his analog soundscapes and samples with a new organic warmth, expanding the deep house genre while paying homage to 70s soul and cinematic soundtracks. Dixon’s masterful control of tension—knowing exactly when to hold back and when to let go—makes Black Mahogani an enduring masterpiece. It is not only a milestone in electronic music but a definitive statement within 21st-century African-American music.