BLKBOK toured with Rihanna, John Mayer, and Timbaland before recording his neoclassical albums 9 and Black Book. This phenomenal pianist will visit Berlin for one intimate show on a Steinway baby grand.

ARTIST / COMPOSER / LOVER OF HUMANS

Born and raised in Detroit’s inner city, BLKBOK (born Charles Wilson III) grew up in a music-filled house. By the time he was 8, BLKBOK was an acclaimed piano prodigy, winning statewide accolades and college-level competitions. Most of the kids he grew up with pursued hip-hop, adopting rap names. It’s no coincidence that Charles chose the name BLKBOK, which echoes that of one of the greatest pianists and composers of all time. The tag is an apt reflection of the elements that have contributed to the artist’s identity, and it symbolizes his colorful journey from pop and hip-hop culture to his critically acclaimed neo-classical debut album Black Book and various mixtape projects and collaborations.

BLKBOK is no stranger to the industry grind, having hit the road throughout his career as a lead pianist or musical director with artists including Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Demi Lovato, Cirque Du Soleil, John Mayer and more. BLKBOK’s explosive and immersive live music performances engage his audience with his incredible talent and channel his experience from sharing the stage with the world’s biggest performers.

BLKBOK’s debut album, Black Book, served as a cornerstone at the very first Juneteenth Foundation’s Freedom Concert and was rereleased as a DLUX Edition in June with two new tracks. His first mixtape release, CVRART, and mixtape project Angels Watching Over Me (with world-renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee) illustrate the innovative, disruptive musical landscape that is BLKBOK. His original track “Stars (Ad Astra)” was performed as the first-ever piano duet from space in 2022.