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More laughter in the face of societal degradation by Art Vandelay. Eye 8 The Crow is the duo’s third album in as many years. We’re still breathing and listening, much to Ricky Pharoe and Mack Formway’s chagrin.
Category: Audio
NEW MUSIC: “Dope” – Sol (prod. by The Zillas)
Sol is scheduled to return to the United States from his whirlwind international sabbatical in “just a few short weeks,” according to the press release for his new single, “Dope”. I’m sure more stories of his travels and a welcome home show are in the works.
NEW MUSIC: “Treadin'” – Grynch (prod. by Budo)
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Grynch and Budo collaborate for a special limited-edition vinyl 12″, distributed by Ballard’s Fin Records. More details if you click through the picture above and to the good folks at Potholes In My Blog who had the exclusive premier.
NEW MUSIC: Based in the Rain 3 – Keyboard Kid
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Based producer Keyboard Kid released a new beat tape today: Based in the Rain 3. In a suitably based interview with Live For The Funk, the Kid says this: “The Colors And Hues Of This Album Rep What Is Like Transitioning from Fall To The Winter And Finally Spring In Washington.. Like It’s Me Re-Awakening..” So, yeah. Don’t ask questions, son, just go with it…
NEW MUSIC: The Celestine Prophecy 2 – Brainstorm
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Seemingly out of the broadband ether came Brainstorm’s The Celestine Prophecy 2 yesterday. It was a big day for 206 drops (RA Scion & Todd Sykes, Raz Simone, Dave B — scroll down for all of those) so we’re continuing today with shit that you probably didn’t have time to listen to (raised hand). I’ll get to lending an ear to Brain’s TCP2 shortly, but for now wanted to pass along the link to the court of public opinion.
NEW MUSIC: The Coffee EP – Dave B.
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2013 EMP Sound Off! champion Dave B with a new drop. Dude has a common name but uncommon dexterity on the mic. The Coffee is a seven-track extended player that does much to highlight Dave’s versatile flow and clever lyricism. The EP left me with the feeling that this MC is capable of much more. Fully realized potential and more expansive projects are hopefully on the way from Dave.
NEW MUSIC: Solomon Samuel Simone – Raz Simone
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Raz Simone is just a young cat but on his new EP, Solomon Samuel Simone, he sounds like an old soul both in voice and lyrical content. The thoughtful five-piece reaches for emotional depth through an array of jazzy, percussive compositions and pensive subject matter concerning the state of the MC’s community, rap lifestyle, and romantic tribulations. Ambition matches talent — a rarity, it should be noted — on this first salvo from one of the Town’s most promising new voices.
NEW MUSIC: Adding to the Extra – RA Scion & Todd Sykes
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RA Scion and Todd Sykes ensure the grand tradition of sample-based boom-bap stays alive in a synth and EDM dominated landscape. Adding to the Extra is an example of hip-hop convention done right: Sykes chops up loops and layers drums like a master lasagna chef (mmm, lasagna) and RA adds his trademark lyrical density about the proletariat class. This is music for the communal masses to carry around in their backpacks.
NEW MUSIC: The Lean Sessions – Bambu (prod. by Karman)
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Bambu isn’t technically a Seattle rapper but he spends so much time in the Town and has so many affiliates here that he may as well be. The Lean Sessions is a five-track EP produced entirely by Karman, a high school kid who’s making a name for himself in Los Angeles under the tutelage of DJ Phatrick. The original track called “Lean” appeared on Bam’s recent One Rifle Per Family which I gushed about here. Check out the video for “Lean” below.
NEW MUSIC: “Hop On The Ride” – Scribes (prod. by Sebino)
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The homie Scribes came through with a new track: “Hop On The Ride” produced by Sebino, of Members Only. Happy Friday, people!
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