The Latest Greatest, 1/19/11
Here's a pretty brilliant animated video of the new Awol One & Factor single by Plastic Horse. The animated Ceschi's smile is kind of creepy in an awesome way, and the increasingly aggravated Factor behind the wheel of the car is hilarious. Plus, Awol's line "Walk through the town and they spit on me/ teach their dog how to shit on me" sounds even better when accompanied by that ugly ass cartoon mutt! Anyway, Awol One & Factor's new album "The Landmark" drops on February 15th, and this song is on it. If you wanna catch these gents on tour, that's happening as well. Dates listed below:
The Landmark Tour featuring Awol One & Factor, Ceschi, and Cars & Trains:
02.17 | Seattle, WA | Chop Suey
02.19 | Portland, OR | Backspace
02.20 | Boise, ID | Visual Arts Collective
02.21 | Reno, NV | Se7ens West
02.22 | San Francisco, CA | Elbo Room <-- I will be at this :)
02.24 | Los Angeles, CA | Echoplex (Fake Four Fest http://on.fb.me/gnCF9I)
02.26 | San Diego, CA | Soda Bar
02.27 | Las Vegas, NV | Daddy Mac's (w/ Onry Ozzborn / without Cars & Trains)
02.28 | Tempe, AZ | 910 Live (just Awol, Factor, Ceschi with The Insects and The Intercepterz)
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
75 Ways to Try, and One is Going Awol
The Latest Greatest, 1/18/11
So Fake Four Inc. has been slowly releasing leaks and info regarding Awol One & Factor's new album, "The Landmark," which is going to be released nationwide on February 15th. The first official leaked tracks are playable below, along with the tracklisting, which boasts the likes of Buck 65(!) and Abstract Rude amongst others. By the sound of the samples I've heard of this so far, Awol One seems to be moving back into moan-singing territory after the upbeat vibe of his last few albums, which may or may not be a good thing. Factor has really been in his element as of late though, so my guess is this album will end up ill. Here's the single "You're Never Gonna Take Us Out," which features the catchy strained-singing of Ceschi Ramos on the hook:
Awol One & Factor "Never Gunna Take Us Out" feat. Ceschi by Fake Four, Inc.
And below the intro track of the album, which is preluded by a sample of the beat from the track "People On Drugs"... which sounds like exactly the kind of beat that I want to hear Awol One moan over.
Tracklisting for the album pictured below:
Sims "Bad Time Zoo," Austin Peralta "Endless Planets," Void Pedal "Omni-Colour," and this album... February 15th is shaping up to be the first exciting indie rap release date of 2011. :)
So Fake Four Inc. has been slowly releasing leaks and info regarding Awol One & Factor's new album, "The Landmark," which is going to be released nationwide on February 15th. The first official leaked tracks are playable below, along with the tracklisting, which boasts the likes of Buck 65(!) and Abstract Rude amongst others. By the sound of the samples I've heard of this so far, Awol One seems to be moving back into moan-singing territory after the upbeat vibe of his last few albums, which may or may not be a good thing. Factor has really been in his element as of late though, so my guess is this album will end up ill. Here's the single "You're Never Gonna Take Us Out," which features the catchy strained-singing of Ceschi Ramos on the hook:Awol One & Factor "Never Gunna Take Us Out" feat. Ceschi by Fake Four, Inc.
And below the intro track of the album, which is preluded by a sample of the beat from the track "People On Drugs"... which sounds like exactly the kind of beat that I want to hear Awol One moan over.
Tracklisting for the album pictured below:
Sims "Bad Time Zoo," Austin Peralta "Endless Planets," Void Pedal "Omni-Colour," and this album... February 15th is shaping up to be the first exciting indie rap release date of 2011. :)
Monday, January 17, 2011
Destro Destructo "Working Progress EP"
Expanding the Backpack, 1/17/11
This one is pretty dated by blogosphere standards and ain't quite as good as some of the other free download albums available in this section (check out the Jordan Miche EP or Void Pedal EP to see what I mean), but Oldominion has definitely been putting out some quality releases in the past year and this is a fine little number to add to your Seattle hip hop collection. Destro Destructo is more commonly known as one half of the Rhymesayers-signed group Boom Bap Project, who are part of Oldominion and have a couple of solid albums under their belt. This "Working Progress" EP is meant as a prelude to Destro's full length solo album "Ill.ustrated," which is due to drop some time in 2011. The EP features some production by Peegee13, as well as a strong guest verse from the seldom-heard Anaxagorus (also of Oldominon). You can download the EP for free over at the Vinyl Fluid Records Bandcamp Page, or you can stream it below of you wanna hear it MP-free.
This one is pretty dated by blogosphere standards and ain't quite as good as some of the other free download albums available in this section (check out the Jordan Miche EP or Void Pedal EP to see what I mean), but Oldominion has definitely been putting out some quality releases in the past year and this is a fine little number to add to your Seattle hip hop collection. Destro Destructo is more commonly known as one half of the Rhymesayers-signed group Boom Bap Project, who are part of Oldominion and have a couple of solid albums under their belt. This "Working Progress" EP is meant as a prelude to Destro's full length solo album "Ill.ustrated," which is due to drop some time in 2011. The EP features some production by Peegee13, as well as a strong guest verse from the seldom-heard Anaxagorus (also of Oldominon). You can download the EP for free over at the Vinyl Fluid Records Bandcamp Page, or you can stream it below of you wanna hear it MP-free.Sunday, January 16, 2011
Aesop Rock Produces the Blues
The Latest Greatest, 1/16/11
New song from Murs from his upcoming "Varsity Blues 2" project, which is apparently produced entirely by Aesop Rock. Should take this opportunity to note that the original "Varsity Blues" EP that Murs put out in 2002 was my shit. I picked it up from him when he was touring with Atmosphere and Blueprint and credit that album as my main introduction to Murs' music. Always interesting to hear what direction Aesop Rock is takin' these days, will certainly wanna listen to this when it drops.
New song from Murs from his upcoming "Varsity Blues 2" project, which is apparently produced entirely by Aesop Rock. Should take this opportunity to note that the original "Varsity Blues" EP that Murs put out in 2002 was my shit. I picked it up from him when he was touring with Atmosphere and Blueprint and credit that album as my main introduction to Murs' music. Always interesting to hear what direction Aesop Rock is takin' these days, will certainly wanna listen to this when it drops.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Not Like Them Other Villainous Empires
The Latest Greatest, 1/12/11
New album by Chillin Villain Empire, "Not Like Those," out right now and available for sale via Access Hip Hop (on CDR) or through various digital outlets. Riddlore? and Nga Fish are some insanely talented mo'fos who've been repping LA's Project Blowed collective for a couple decades now, but their albums tend to be a little on the sloppy side so I'm reserving my judgment on this one for now. Would be interested in hearing it though... there are snippets available to listen to over here.
Edit: Looks like Nga Fish and Mighty Joe Young(?) of CVE both just dropped solo albums too, which makes me extra-skeptical of the quality of this release! Still wanna give it a proper listen though.
New album by Chillin Villain Empire, "Not Like Those," out right now and available for sale via Access Hip Hop (on CDR) or through various digital outlets. Riddlore? and Nga Fish are some insanely talented mo'fos who've been repping LA's Project Blowed collective for a couple decades now, but their albums tend to be a little on the sloppy side so I'm reserving my judgment on this one for now. Would be interested in hearing it though... there are snippets available to listen to over here.Edit: Looks like Nga Fish and Mighty Joe Young(?) of CVE both just dropped solo albums too, which makes me extra-skeptical of the quality of this release! Still wanna give it a proper listen though.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Killuminati
The Latest Greatest, 1/11/11
New album from Isaiah Toothtaker of Mestizo's Machina Muerte collective, entitled "Illuminati Thug Mafia," dropping on January 25th via Machina Muerte/Alpha Pup. This is the first single from the album, "Intruder," and it's got some interesting stylings and a pretty cool hook to boot. Extra kudos to Mr. Toothtaker for incorporating footage from the film "I Drink Your Blood" into the video... that flick is awesome and well worth checking out!
INTRUDER from Isaiah Toothtaker on Vimeo.
New album from Isaiah Toothtaker of Mestizo's Machina Muerte collective, entitled "Illuminati Thug Mafia," dropping on January 25th via Machina Muerte/Alpha Pup. This is the first single from the album, "Intruder," and it's got some interesting stylings and a pretty cool hook to boot. Extra kudos to Mr. Toothtaker for incorporating footage from the film "I Drink Your Blood" into the video... that flick is awesome and well worth checking out!
Enter the Omni-Coloured Void
The Latest Greatest, 1/11/11
Do not adjust your computer monitor. The trippy waves you see above represent the album cover of Void Pedal's long-player "Omni-Colour," which is dropping on CD/LP/DL via Fieldwerk Recordings February 2011. If the quality of Void Pedal's self-titled EP is anything to go by (hint: check the Expanding the Backpack section for a free download), then this should be awesome. Hoping it will fill the current void - no pun intended - of solid instrumental hip hop releases out there.
Do not adjust your computer monitor. The trippy waves you see above represent the album cover of Void Pedal's long-player "Omni-Colour," which is dropping on CD/LP/DL via Fieldwerk Recordings February 2011. If the quality of Void Pedal's self-titled EP is anything to go by (hint: check the Expanding the Backpack section for a free download), then this should be awesome. Hoping it will fill the current void - no pun intended - of solid instrumental hip hop releases out there.
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