We are Black Voltron - a music collective from Cleveland, OH

Black Voltron delivers electrifying live performances, blending classical training, church roots, and diverse lived experiences. Their versatile musicianship captivates audiences in venues of all sizes, conveying raw energy and emotion, and giving "goosebumps". Transcending genre boundaries, they create a unique sound that fuses jazz, hip-hop, neo-soul, house/disco, and world music, honoring the Black Diaspora while innovating contemporary music. When Black Voltron unites, they can play "anything".

Recent Work

8/24/24 @ Grog Shop in Cleveland, OH

cover of MF Doom's "Doomsday"

"Find A Way/Walkinonit"

Recap of our tribute show to J Dilla & Nujabes, 2/28/25

Live From Cleveland, "Find A Way"

cover of MF Doom's "Benzoin Gum"

Media & Press

Nominated for Best Band & Best Hip Hop Group, 2025

“One of my favorite new groups on the scene, Black Voltron is made up of explosive musicians who shine individually on their instruments, reimagining funk and hip hop classics into expansive, Neo-soul reinterpretations of the masters, back to back with their own original songs. With no two sets the same, they are a must-not-miss every time they play live!”
Rachel Hunt, WRUW 91.1 FM

Upcoming Shows

May 10th - Beats & Bliss

May 24th - Crobar (Cleveland, OH)

July 3rd - Heights Arts (Cleveland Heights, OH)

July 11th - Cleveland Public Library (MLK Branch)

August 14th - Bop Stop, Renaissance Noire 2.0

August 15th - Beachland Tavern

August 18th - Cleveland Rocks PPF

September 5th - Waterloo Makes Music (Waterloo, OH)

September 11th - Musica

Biography

Formed in 2018 by Cleveland-based artist Hyperius Blake (Cleveland Arts Prize Verge Fellow 2025), Black Voltron brings together musicians from diverse backgrounds. They represent true community—the magic that happens when artists prioritize authenticity, understanding, and connection. Hyperius founded Black Voltron to share their compositions and arrangements with the world. Their work is built on the principle that music is more than just entertainment - it fosters spiritual and mental healing, and is a pillar of humanity.

Black Voltron has performed all over Northeast Ohio, including venues such as the Rock & Roll of Fame and the Bop Stop. Their members have experience in wedding bands, world music ensembles, church choirs, jazz combos and more. Blending classical training with forward-thinking sensibilities, Black Voltron crafts music that is both complex and familiar, groovy yet deeply intentional. This is music that touches hearts, challenges assumptions, and celebrates joy. This is high art. We are Black Voltron.

Original Music - Covers - Arrangements

Inspired by: MF Doom, Fela Kuti, The Roots, Robert Glasper, The Internet, Blue Lab Beats, Gorillaz