Named after a 1980s Saturday-afternoon TV show and inspired by Planet Asia's favorite films, Black Belt Theatre combines the violent precision of classic kung-fu flicks with the calculated cool of classic blaxploitation movies. "I wanted to make the album like a movie, something you would see in a theater," says Asia. "That's why it has so many features. All the guests feel like different characters in the movie." These guests include veterans like Raekwon, Talib Kweli, Paul Wall, Ras Kass, Camp Lo, and Strong Arm Steady, as well as newcomers like Fashawn, Willie The Kid, Torae, and Nio Tha Gift. // hits stores on February 28th, 2012. (Full Tracklist after the jump)
I like the message he`s presenting with this one. Good idea to provide the lyrics aswell for all the non-native speakers like myself. The booklet days seem far away. Here is another free Has-Lo track.
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Has-Lo is preparing for his new project "Conversation B" which comes out November 15th. To give people a taste of what's in store, Has-Lo is giving away the first track "Maxell UR".
Full Spectrum ist the lead single of Zilla Rocca's upcoming Ep "Nights & Weekends EP" and features Has-Lo off the Mello Music Fam. CD's will be available soon after the kickstarter project got successful.
Untold Songs: Volume One is a groundbreaking compilation of songs by female artists brought together from all across the globe. The compilation is being released through Jus Like Music Records in collaboration with Amnesty International and She Said 2 Much to raise awareness and money for Amnesty Internatioal's "Stop Violence Against Women" campaign. London-based singer, Belle, is the brains behind the project and has grafted to assemble an amazing array of songs from a selection of immense talents from the far corners of the globe. Proceeds from the sale of this release will go straight to Amnesty International....(further informations after the jump...)
Fieldwerk Recordings announce that on May 24, they'll releasing Maker & Joe Beats's Falcon By Design on limited edition red vinyl LP and digital download. In preparation of the LP they dropped two tasteful starters, Seldom Seen & Yap in my Pillow, im ready for the main dish. LP will be available at www.fieldwerk.com. Get all infos after the jump...
Has-Lo's debut at MelloMusicGroup "In Case I Don't Make It" (CD) drops 29th of march. To celebrate the new release MMG dropped the new UTERO video and the corresponding MP3.
Detroit producer Apollo Brown recently released his new instrumental opus Clouds to universal critical & popular acclaim. A lot of emcees have been laying down vocal sessions over the inspiring collection of beats, but when the newest emcee to sign with Mello Music Group decided to jump on Apollo's Heirloom instrumental, we had to share it with the world....
In preparation of Has-Lo's full length album "In Case I Don't Make It" dropping 29.march , Mello Music Group sent this gift over. Black Rose also appeared on MMG's Helpless Dreamer, got a remix-facelift by GumShoe and is now available for free download. Enjoy!
Issue Nr. 2 of the "TvThemesFlipped" Saga.Various producers means smth. like: almost every track has another producername in the title,wow.You can find some real bangers on that release like the track i picked above,from "Aspect 1",Curtiss Kings "Smart Guy" is ill,Thelonious - "Taxi Cab Confession" is so soulful,but youll find some average tracks,too.I like such team projects and seeing people like "Curtiss King" husslin for the new blood.If you missed issue nr.1,check it via77e.org. where i recognized the project the 1.st time.Pump up the Volume!
Trek Life has worked with several known artist from Bishop Lamont to Kev Brown and rocked over production from DJ Khalil, DJ Babu, Evidence, Oddisee and many more. With a growing global fanbase from consistently touring from the States to the UK & Europe, Trek Life is planning on releasing 3 projects 2010 with J.Bizness (Rhymes Within Reason), Oddisee (Everything Changed Nothing) & Babu (Fire Outside) through Mello Music Group. Also with each album will be a series of Digital 12s that will feature Clean, Dirty and instrumental versions of the singles from the albums for free download. Trek Life is well known for his energetic delivery, straight forward lyrics, and engaging live show.
The return of the Fly Emcee is upon us with a slightly different approach. Arriving June 8th is Ro Spit’s, A Different Arrangement. Ro Spit has been propelled by his widely played OH S#!T Project which elevated him from the pack of rappers without an identity to an artist with a heavy broadband following.
Artist inspiration can be channeled through many unexpected outlets; it forces them to take an angle that may not have been visible before. For Ro Spit, that inspiration arrived in the form of fellow Michigan representative Mayer Hawthorne and his Strange Arrangement. Understanding the notion that music never limits itself is a very liberating mindset. Ro acknowledges “I don’t have certain or specific things that inspire me. I just know when I feel it, and then just hit the gas.” Ro Spit made a transition from reverberating bass patterns to trumpets and cymbals, showing his diversity and musical dexterity. And he almost did it overnight. Ro quickly took his time and completed the project in less than a month, another ode to his voracious work ethic. The project cradles the listener and rocks them through unexpected twists and turns, going from juxtapose storylines to outright semi-automatic verses; or as rappers say – Bars!This arrangement is comprised of the musical production from Mayer Hawthorne’s previous arrangement, as confusing as that sounds it makes perfect harmony.
"Perry Porter" (Sleep Steady) produced a mini E.P. named "Tribute To Nujabes - NuJams",a tribute for one of his fav. Producers "Nujabes".This E.P. is luscious and esthetic.The Producer and Labelhead of "Hydeout Productions" died after an car accident in Feb. 2010."Nujabes" Partner "Shing02" said the following words:
"Through his soulful music, Nujabes has touched so many people around the world, even beyond his dreams. He was a mysterious character to most as he avoided the public limelight, rarely conducted interviews, so only a few got to know the man behind the signature production. Yet it continued to amaze me how young listeners of all backgrounds learned of his enigmatic name, and expressed support for his music."
