bLAck pARty, real name Malik Flint, is a 24year-old singer, songwriter, and producer who is a member of Childish Gambino’s Royalty collective. Hailing from Little Rock, Arkansas, and now living in Los Angeles (hence the capitalized “LA” and “AR” in his name), pARty first caught the attention of Gambino’s manager, Fam Rothstein, after he co-produced Kari Faux’s “No Small Talk,” which Glover remixed on his 2014 mixtape, STN MTN.
Since then, bLAck pARty has been busy sharpening his production skills for the likes of Kari Faux (who has also joined the Royalty family) and Atlanta rapper Father while quietly working on solo material. Last year, he released “You,” a song he intended to submit to Justin Bieber before polishing it up with the help of Ludwig Göransson (who co-produced the bulk of Because the Internet) and Benny Cassette and eventually keeping it for himself.
This past summer, pARty returned with “Ride 4 Me,” a collaboration with Mansion Beach, and “Show Me” featuring Kari Faux. Both songs showcased his vocal range and versatile production chops, which span ‘80s-style funk and a more contemporary trap sound. Now, with Childish Gambino officially “introducing” him to the world, bLAck pARty has stepped into the spotlight with his projects Mango & Endless Summers.
Since then, bLAck pARty has been busy sharpening his production skills for the likes of Kari Faux (who has also joined the Royalty family) and Atlanta rapper Father while quietly working on solo material. Last year, he released “You,” a song he intended to submit to Justin Bieber before polishing it up with the help of Ludwig Göransson (who co-produced the bulk of Because the Internet) and Benny Cassette and eventually keeping it for himself.
This past summer, pARty returned with “Ride 4 Me,” a collaboration with Mansion Beach, and “Show Me” featuring Kari Faux. Both songs showcased his vocal range and versatile production chops, which span ‘80s-style funk and a more contemporary trap sound. Now, with Childish Gambino officially “introducing” him to the world, bLAck pARty has stepped into the spotlight with his projects Mango & Endless Summers.