Politics, life experiences, and growing up living in a diverse Chicago culture influence the sound of

Shawty Blak .

Shawty Blak's sound is heavy on the bass & drums, melodic keyboard and guitar,with lyrics that speak of peace, social justice, and common good.

Their motto

"We Don't Create A Particular Type Of Music,

We Create Music"

 Brainchild of  Lee O Thomas and Yoab Israh.

 Chicago westside vocalist-rapper

Omega McBride  and guitarist Abdul Hakim help round out the Shawty Blak sound.