Artist description The Keys of Knowledge have brought back the lost art of creativity. Two individuals representing Night and Day, Man and Woman. The duo is made up of the Black Knight and LAH, (Love and Heartache). LAH, a sista that generates a sexiness that stops all of the male species in their tracks. Then as the words start to pour from her mouth a magical libation starts to fill an empty vessel in the audience's soul that forces them to give up what all women crave and deserve....respect! The Black Knight, the name speaks for itself. This handsome dread is the Nubian Knight in Shinning Armo, his voice caresses and comforts the women in the audience with a power and confidence. Together the Keys of Knowledge experience is phenomenal! The lyrics forces one to think. With great ease they form stories that take the listener on a wild, sometimes sensual, and even tearful journey that touches home with all in this universe. Accompanied by an array of mesmerizing music painstakingly created to fit each verse, the Keys of Knowledge have broken down old barriers and have reated their own niche....Alternative R&B. The new wave in music.

Music Style Alternative R&B

Albums Flowetry

Press Reviews An Evening of Class October 4th 2001 a cool fall evening in the nations Capital. The citizens have all reached their destinations and are ready for some well deserved rest from the long work day with their love ones. It's Thursday so most of the citizens have tuned their radio dial to one of the Hottest radio programs in the city. 95.5FM "Love Talk and Slow Jams" Hosted by Justine Love & Todd B. These DJ's mix a relaxing blend of Classic and New School slow jams that are sure to put anyone in the mood for some serious romance or soothing nights sleep. This night is not like any ordinary night. Tonight is the "Poetry Cafe" where people can call in and express themselves in verse on the air. What even makes this night just that better, is the fact that they have as their guess the Premier Alternative R&B group Northside's "The Keys of Knowledge". The Evening started with the Keys LAH performing a piece titled "The First Time Ever I". Inspired by a Roberta Flack Song. It is about LAH expressing her feelings about the first time she saw, touched, kissed, and many other first times with the person of her affection. This just seemed to set the tone for the whole evening as her sultry voice poured through the airways and lit up the phone lines. Even Mr.. Todd B had to admit he was hypnotized by the way she recited her verse. After a few jams and a guess caller(poet)the attention was on The Black Knight. He decides to bless the people of Washington with a piece called "Spring Cleaning". This was about his love interest leaving him and his coping with the lost. The Black knight's legacy still lives on in DC's Poetry Circuit, as one caller calls in to say hello and congratulations on a great CD representing the art form. On into the night the the Keys of Knowledge did two more pieces. LAH with the city's favorite "Pusherman". A steamy verse about a woman's lust for her man who she dub's as the pusherman. LAH seems to be the loud voice for women, as she touches on topics that are normally kept secret. Black Knight's next presentation was played on the air. Called "Love of My Life" it was about abortion from the father's perspective. Very thought provoking and can be even considered controversial. He is asks the woman why she made her decision without his input. A rare look at an African American Male who actually wants to be a father. Not just "Baby's Daddy", but a responsible parent. The Vocals were quite clear over a very laid back R&B track. Once again this stimulated the phones to light up. The Keys had definitely made a mark this evening. By: Gracie Whipple (Internet Press) Something New at Karibu It's Monday morning and I am writing about an event that happened on Friday. This is normal because I usually do things at the last minute. Sometimes I can't even remember what happened on Friday due to the events of Saturday and Sunday. But for some strange reason, the events on Friday really stick out in my mind. It was a normal day, I really can't say I wanted to be at work but that's what makes it normal, and due to the fact that I don't like to get up in the morning I came in late. This means I was one of the few people left in the office around four o'clock and I was looking for an early way out, don't laugh because you do the same thing. On the board for today there were several events that were to take place for Friday and only one was not taken, a performance by the "Keys of Knowledge" at Karibu Books in PG Plaza. I had no idea what to expect because usually the shows that are left on the board are the ones that nobody wants to attend. So here is the choice, go see the Keys perform or stay in the office and do some real work. Time was short because my man Spoon had just walked in and his first mission on every Friday is to get out of the office. Out of the office or stay in and work - out or in - out or in - out or in - OK I'M OUTTA HERE. I Ripped the venue off the board, turned my computer off, walked pass "The Spoon Man's" desk and flipped him the FING*&^(^ I mean the thumbs up sign and got to stepping. Arriving at Karibu Books was no easy task because of traffic and two or three of our good old "Senior Citizens", but I got there. There was a little buzz going on in the hall so I knew right were to go, plus there was a dude standing in the hallway telling everyone to come see the Keys perform their new CD called Flowetry. Now it is just dawning on me that I am unaware of the type of music I am going to be hearing so my first task will be to cop a CD and see what type of music they do. Being part of the press has its privileges so I got out my press card and dove in headfirst. With my press card hanging from my neck I asked, "Where can I purchase a CD", to the young man that I was standing by. "It depends on what CD you want" he said. "If you want to buy a Keys CD you can get it over there, but anything else you will have to go across the hall and they will fix you up". Not amused with the young wiper snapper I ask for his name. "Tenchi", he said, "Northside Records Intern, Peace and Blessings". Turns out he was just pulling my leg; he knew that I was from the press and already had a CD waiting for me. Ready for the Keys to start their performance, I perused the CD looking at the Quality workmanship that you don't usually get with Independent Labels. It had a beautiful cover with a stylish looking key on the actual CD. Well, what happened next was the joy of the night. As the group, consisting of LAH (Love and Heartache) and the Black Knight, stood in front of the crowd there was an air of anticipation looming over them. This is what the people came to see and I was ready. The first song performed was Nerve by LAH. The music alone could have impressed me enough to buy a CD, but when she started to put the lyrics down - oh boy oh boy. This was something that I had never heard of before. I mean Jill Scott did a little bit of this type of music on her song entitled "Honey Molasses" but man LAH was putting it down. Second was the Black Knight's turn doing a song off the CD called "Love of my Life". Now this is a strong piece considering the content. This song comes from an angle that is rarely heard. It's about a relationship that goes threw turmoil due to an unfortunate event. I don't want to give too much away but I will say that this piece hits home like nothing has ever done before. Just between you and I, I almost had to walk away. You definitely want to check that one out; it's going to be a classic. Now, last but not least the final songs of the night. Although the performances had me riveted, I was not looking forward to hearing this song too much because of the title, "Pusherman", I don't want to hear about some DRUGGIE. Ok, I am a professional and I can listen to anything if I have to, I will just write about it later. The song started and before I knew it the song was almost over and I was picking my jaw off the floor. This wasn't about some druggie and the Pusherman was not a dealer, well not in the normal way. He was dealing something but it wasn't drugs baby. This could have been the best performance that I have ever seen if I had seen it all. I think the songs content, coupled with LAH's gyrations sent me into a confusing daze of wishful thinking. By the end of the song, I wanted to be the "Pusherman". When I started writing this piece on the "Keys of Knowledge", I said how I though it was strange that the events on Friday stuck out in my mind. I guess after writing the story I can't really say that anymore and I am sure you can figure out why. After I submit this piece for print I am sure to get many people coming to me to borrow the CD. A famous commercial comes to mind and I will just quote that to them - "Hey man that is a fantastic album, can I borrow it"? - "Nooooo my brother, you have got to get your own". By: Rex Read (City News)

Location Upper Marlboro, Maryland - USA

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