Bilal

Celebrating 25 Years of 1st Born Second .

Grammy Award-winning artist Bilal returns to the spotlight to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of neo-soul’s most influential albums — his debut, 1st Born Second.

A singular voice in modern soul, Bilal blends jazz, funk, hip-hop and RnB with a vocal style that shifts effortlessly from raw intensity to soaring falsetto, cementing his place as one of the most respected artists of his generation.

Released in 2001, the record helped redefine the boundaries of neo-soul, brought to life by the Soulquarians collective alongside collaborators including J Dilla, Dr. Dre and Mos Def.

Revisiting the album in full — including timeless cuts like ‘Soul Sista’ and ‘Fast Lane’ — this is a rare chance to experience a classic reimagined live by one of soul music’s most distinctive voices.

Arrive in time for the opening act and show your support for up-and-coming artists and maybe discover your new favourite act! Islington Assembly Hall celebrates support artists with the Support the Supports campaign. Early arrivals to the venue before 8pm will automatically be included in our Support the Supports lottery, with the chance to win prizes including drink vouchers and mystery merchandise!

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Presented by Columbo Music.

This is a 16+ event.