Posse shot from the Brick Records 15th Anniversary show... 7L & Esoteric, Termanology, Slaine, Statik Selektah, Karma, Papa D, Skitzofreniks, Dee Tension, City Slickers, DJ Nesquik, myself, MORE... courtesy of http://mingtae.net/
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Blacastan and Moe Pope on WFMU with Noah Uman
Last week, Brick artists Moe Pope and Blacastan stopped by WFMU and did their thing on Noah Uman's Coffee Break for Heroes and Villains. Noah Uman's show is always an exceptionally fun listen, and with these two cats up there, it was one for the ages. Be sure to pick up Blac Sabbath if you haven't yet, and get ready for Moe Pope & Rain's Life After God, dropping July 27th!
07.13.10 WFMU- Coffee Break For Heroes and Villains Clip (w/ Blacastan and Moe Pope) -
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Reks- In Between The Lines (The Mixtape) Here
Oh shit! Reks just dropped his In Between The Lines mixtape. Going through this now and there are some serious serious joints on it. Lately Reks has been out of control making high quality material, and this continues the hot streak. I know I JUST gave Statik props a couple days back, but he's murdering it on the boards with the lead off track, Self Titled.
Reks- Self Titled (produced by Statik Selektah)-
Self Titled is apparently a preview of the forthcoming full length, R.E.K.S., most likely dropping sometime this summer. Piano sample on this one is perfect, and I'm digging how they flipped the Nas' Destroy and Rebuild A Capella. At this rate, I know this won't be the last time this year I blog about the man behind Grey Hairs.
Grab it all below!
1. Green Lantern Intro
2. Self Titled (off R.E.K.S. album) (produced by Statik Selektah)
3. I Don't Play (LFHQ Dj Premier Exclusive)
4. Understand (produced by Lee Bannon)
5. Rap-a-nomics ft. Slaine & Torae (produced by Statik Selektah)
6. Count If Off ft. CurT@ins (produced by Statik Selektah)
7. 2012 (produced by Statik Selektah)
8. God Damn! ft. Freddie Gibbs (produced by Statik Selektah)
9. I Too, America (produced by Statik Selektah)
10. 7am ft. Termanology, Steven King, J-Status, & JFK (produced by Statik Selektah)
11. That's What's Up ft. Bossman (produced by Statik Selektah)
12. Hennessy (produced by Statik Selektah)
13. Henny @ Halftime ft. Ron artest (produced by Statik Selektah)
14. Dangerous (Showoff) ft. JFK, Statik Selektah, & Kali (produced by Statik Selektah)
15. 21st Century Rap (prod. by Anthem)
16. Banner City ft. Termanology & Easy Money (off Dj Deadeye album, prod. by MGI)
17. Diesel ft. Chi Knox & Lucky Dice (produced by Rain)
18. City Night Stories ft. Nature, Soul Theory, and G Huff (produced by Soul Theory)
19. Down Like That (Lawtown) (produced by Statik Selektah)
20. Evil That Men Do ft. JV (produced by DEMOBeats)
21. Problem ft. LMS and Saheed (prod. by OZNY)
22. In Between The Lines Freestyle (prod. by Infinite Archetype)
23. Lucky Man (produced by Statik Selektah)
24. International ft. El Da Sensei and Insight (produced by Insight)
25. Something From Nothing ft. Mr M.O.E. & B.R. (ATL) (produced by S-Type)
26. Jena Side (produced by 1914)
27. Invasion Outro
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
New Ain't It Good To You Interview
An interview I recently did with my boy DJ Dee-Ville at Ain't It Good To You just went live (or did it go evil?). Check it out HERE. His blog is dope and his knowledge of the music runs very deep, so if you haven't already, you might want to bookmark his page.
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Will-C - Boston Public
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It's time to throw a spotlight on a new artist. Will-C steps straight outta the shining Hip Hop beacon of Boston. I caught up with him for a little interview and promo drop of his new single. Will-C is a rapper and producer like no other, a man with forsight and perspective beyond his years. Blessed with a rapid fire flow and authentic heartfelt lyrics, Will's debut album 'Evil In The Mirror' (July 27th, Brick Records) delivers a breath of fresh air over a dry musical desert.
At What Age Did You Fall In Love With Hip Hop?
I'd say in 6th grade. Prior to that, it had been a love / hate type thing. I was still young when my brother Eli started getting heavily into Hip Hop. While I was dubbing cassettes of the 'Return of the Jedi' soundtrack, the latest Ice Cube record was coming through the walls, rattling my gold spray-painted tee-ball trophies. It would piss me off!
What Are Your Influences As An artist?
Initially, Influences stemmed from the music I listened to in my teens, just wanting to emulate anybody from the Golden Era. These days, inspiration can mess me up. I'm a man of extremes and I'm hard on myself. I want to contribute something new and invigorating for others. If that ain't happening on a given day, I take an L, which feels a lot worse than anybody else on this planet trying to hand me one.
Whats Up With You And Brick Records?
My first year in Boston, I was tripping over my own feet, scrambling around trying to find all these people I look up to, attempting to somehow get a foot in the door. That's when I got introduced to Raydar Ellis, he just recorded a single with Esoteric and Ed OG for Brick. He brought me over and my relationship with the label blossomed from there.
Do You Prefer To Rhyme Or Produce?
Rhyming came first, and the rest followed, partially out of necessity, sometimes YOU gotta make it happen. With production, it's wonderful to have creative control. Truthfully, I always loved the idea of being in a group, but something like that never came together. The result is over the years, I learned how to become self sufficient.
What Would You Like To Achieve In Your Recording Career?
Ultimately I want a body of work that I can always respect and be proud of. I don't like to compromise my music, I want it to be what I intend it to be, without modifying it out of a fear of being too abrasive or too left-field. It would be nice if there are some people who will connect with it emotionally, because as a listener, that has always been a special thing for me, to feel empathy and be able to relate with the artist.
Who Is The Greatest Rapper Of All Time?
My standard answer is Rakim. This probably isn't the common choice from his catalogue, but I usually list 'Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em' as my all-time favorite album. Large Professor and Rakim, that's all I need to say. When I was listening to my headphones in the passenger seat of my Mom's car and got to 'No Omega' for the first time, my face melted.
Is Hip Hop Dead?
I'll rock a "Hip Hop Sucks Because Of You" t-shirt any day of the week, but you wouldn't catch me wearing anything saying Hip Hop is dead. A lot of people make a mockery of this music and culture, but as long as I'm looking forward to albums from other people doing this, then it's alive and kicking for me. Honestly, the phrase became annoying to me. It's gets under your skin. It's Hip Hop's "Got Milk?"
I'd say in 6th grade. Prior to that, it had been a love / hate type thing. I was still young when my brother Eli started getting heavily into Hip Hop. While I was dubbing cassettes of the 'Return of the Jedi' soundtrack, the latest Ice Cube record was coming through the walls, rattling my gold spray-painted tee-ball trophies. It would piss me off!
What Are Your Influences As An artist?
Initially, Influences stemmed from the music I listened to in my teens, just wanting to emulate anybody from the Golden Era. These days, inspiration can mess me up. I'm a man of extremes and I'm hard on myself. I want to contribute something new and invigorating for others. If that ain't happening on a given day, I take an L, which feels a lot worse than anybody else on this planet trying to hand me one.
Whats Up With You And Brick Records?
My first year in Boston, I was tripping over my own feet, scrambling around trying to find all these people I look up to, attempting to somehow get a foot in the door. That's when I got introduced to Raydar Ellis, he just recorded a single with Esoteric and Ed OG for Brick. He brought me over and my relationship with the label blossomed from there.
Do You Prefer To Rhyme Or Produce?
Rhyming came first, and the rest followed, partially out of necessity, sometimes YOU gotta make it happen. With production, it's wonderful to have creative control. Truthfully, I always loved the idea of being in a group, but something like that never came together. The result is over the years, I learned how to become self sufficient.
What Would You Like To Achieve In Your Recording Career?
Ultimately I want a body of work that I can always respect and be proud of. I don't like to compromise my music, I want it to be what I intend it to be, without modifying it out of a fear of being too abrasive or too left-field. It would be nice if there are some people who will connect with it emotionally, because as a listener, that has always been a special thing for me, to feel empathy and be able to relate with the artist.
Who Is The Greatest Rapper Of All Time?
My standard answer is Rakim. This probably isn't the common choice from his catalogue, but I usually list 'Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em' as my all-time favorite album. Large Professor and Rakim, that's all I need to say. When I was listening to my headphones in the passenger seat of my Mom's car and got to 'No Omega' for the first time, my face melted.
Is Hip Hop Dead?
I'll rock a "Hip Hop Sucks Because Of You" t-shirt any day of the week, but you wouldn't catch me wearing anything saying Hip Hop is dead. A lot of people make a mockery of this music and culture, but as long as I'm looking forward to albums from other people doing this, then it's alive and kicking for me. Honestly, the phrase became annoying to me. It's gets under your skin. It's Hip Hop's "Got Milk?"
Talk A Little About The New Single
The underlying message on the 'Evil In The Mirror' album is that there are two ways to look at things. On Losers, I begin by firing off my grievances with the world around me. The curveball is that the finger pointing quickly turns into a more self-reflective realization that I might be the one who's got it wrong.
Losers
The underlying message on the 'Evil In The Mirror' album is that there are two ways to look at things. On Losers, I begin by firing off my grievances with the world around me. The curveball is that the finger pointing quickly turns into a more self-reflective realization that I might be the one who's got it wrong.
Losers
I chose 'Synthetic Genetics' to be the b-side of 'Losers' to further execute an idea of unexpected juxtapositions. The two tracks are completely different from one another. Losers is derived from a folk track, while Synthetic Genetics is as far from an unplugged sound as you can get. While Losers clocks in at an 85 BPM, Synthetic Genetics shifts into overdrive at 115. Esoteric came through and destroyed it with his verse. I truly think of him as one of Hip Hop's most gifted minds. Last year we teamed up on Wrestlelectro off his Esoteric Vs. Japan album, and it was very important to me that we continue to bring things to new heights every time we collaborate.
Synthetic Genetics Feat. Esoteric
Synthetic Genetics Feat. Esoteric
Friday, June 12, 2009
Future Classic Summer Loft Party Feat. Pharcyde, Raydar Ellis, Will C. (Saturday!)
Time for a little show plugging... saturday night, if you're in the area, check it out!
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"Future Classic is taking the party to Cape Cod this year with Summer Loft Parties every Saturday at Pufferbellies beach-side Entertainment Complex in Hyannis. For the Grand Opening Future Classic & UGHH are bringing you Fatlip & Slimkid3 of the Pharcyde for an exclusive New England DJ set! Brick Records will also be in the house with sets by Raydar Ellis & Will C. along with Future Classic's own DJ Stenny. It all goes down next Saturday, 6/13 @ Pufferbellies from 10PM to 1AM / 18+ to party / 21+ to drink / $12.00 for advance tickets / $20.00 at the door. Summer is almost here, so get a head start!"
| Start Time: | Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 10:00pm |
| End Time: | Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 1:00am |
| Location: | Pufferbellies |
| Street: | 183 Lyannough Rd. |
| City/Town: | Hyannis, MA |
Monday, June 8, 2009
Xs and O Faces
I am more than pleased to announce my official signing with Brick Records! It is an honor to operate as an artist on the label that helped launch the careers of 7L & Esoteric, Mr. Lif, Insight, Termanology, Akrobatik, and countless others. I am joining a 2009 "roster" filled with many acts I am thrilled to have on the team, from Statik Selektah, East Coast Avengers, Reks, Superstar Quamallah, and Raydar Ellis, to recent signee Blacastan. I've been keeping this quiet for a minute now, so it's great to finally announce.
I have had a great relationship working behind the scenes with Brick over the past few years, and it is great to stick with them for my home as an artist. It is going to be an exciting summer, so stay tuned. Single dropping in the very near future (look for soon-to-follow special announcement and press release), with the debut full length album to follow shortly.
Shout out to KARMA and Papa D!
From the old...
(From BRK 002) God Complex- Strontium 90To the new...
(From BRK 094) Superstar Quamallah- 88 SoulBy the way, don't sleep on Superstar Quamallah's new album "Invisible Man." People are talking about it for a reason!
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You know what I'm talking about.
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