Black Love and War
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | August 9, 2019 |
| Founder | Georgia Anne Muldrow, Dudley Perkins |
| Products | Music album |
Black Love and War marks the fifth joint studio effort by American artists Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins, released on August 9, 2019, via SomeOthaShip Connect and Entertainment One. The production credits include Georgia Anne Muldrow, Oh No, and the Futuristiks. Featured guest contributions come from LaToiya Williams, Aloe Blacc, Ms. Dezy, and Sean Biggs.
Critical reception
Music critics generally responded positively to Black Love and War. On Metacritic, the album holds an aggregate score of 79 derived from four reviews.
Andy Kellman of AllMusic lauded the album for blending themes of love, social consciousness, and optimism into some of their most focused and engaging funk compositions. Matt Bauer from Exclaim! emphasized the strong expressions of affection and social awareness demonstrated by the duo on songs such as "P.A.L" and "Fruitful," also noting Aloe Blacc’s significant contribution on "Smile." Shannon J. Effinger, writing for Pitchfork, praised Muldrow and Perkins for grounding their music in contemporary issues while respecting the essence and heritage of their West Coast roots. Rich Wilhelm of PopMatters described the album as resonating with universal themes while depicting the challenges and triumphs experienced by African American families in modern times.