Bilal (born Bilal Sayeed Oliver, August 23, 1979, Philadelphia) is a Grammy-winning American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose work spans progressive soul, neo-soul, jazz, and R&B. Trained at The New School in New York, he broke through with the 2001 debut 1st Born Second and went on to collaborate with Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Common, Robert Glasper, and Questlove, among others. A former member of the Soulquarians collective, he is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and adventurous voices in contemporary Black music.
Bilal released Adjust Brightness on September 27, 2024 - his first album of entirely new material in eight years.
Bilal released the live album Live at Glasshaus in June 2024, featuring Questlove, Common, and Robert Glasper.
Bilal embarked on a 16-city North American fall tour in support of Adjust Brightness, running from October 7 to 26.
KNKX Public Radio published a feature on Bilal's jazz connections and nearly 25-year career in January 2025.
😴 Nothing scheduled with this artist in the near future.
