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Acid Reign :: |
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2003 is the year of the uprising. Three years in the making, Acid Reigns first full-length album Ready Yet? contains some of the most groundbreaking sounds that ears have been thirsting for in the stagnant world of what is considered hip-hop today. Ready Yet? is a collection of different songs compiled from 1999 to the present. It is filled with rapid-fire flow, biting lyrical commentary, and intricate musical compositions that feature the skills and styles of various producers who complement the Acid Reign sound. Ready Yet? displays the development of the strikingly different yet cohesive styles of three different MCs: Beond, Gajah, and Olmeca.
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Jroz & Dj Ethos :: |
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Ever had a breath of fresh air in L.A.? Yeah it's pretty rare. Finding something new to be excited about in the L.A scene is just as rare. But once in a while, an artist emerges out of the L.A. underground that catches everyone off guard. That gasp of fresh air to the scene is an MC by the name of Jroz who has recently been burning up the scene with her battle-tinged, wordplay style of Hip Hop.
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Monte Carlo 76 :: |
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Imagine if you could translate your unspectacular hometown into a soundtrack that portrays the hopes and fantasies of those living there. This is exactly what dgomez and Jeremy Keller from the Los Angeles band Slowrider have done with their new project, Monte Carlo 76. Drawing inspiration from dgomez's hometown of Gardena, CA--an inconspicuous stop along four Los Angeles freewaysthe album Monte Carlo Fantasy is a mellow and ambient tribute to the out breaking dreams of an overlooked sub-metropolis.
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Neila :: |
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Neila the multi-talented MC from Los Angeles is getting ready to drop her 2nd record following her critically accliamed debut which featured production by Daddy Kev, LifeRexall, Myk Mansun, Deeskee, Matth & OD (OMID). |
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RE.4M :: |
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Los Angeles MC and producer RE4M (formerly known as Skillborn) has deconstructed hip-hop with his debut album Wordseye, a sonic manifesto of minimalist beats, heady instrumentals, and restless rhymes that wander through cosmic oblivion. Although a newcomer to the forefront of the underground hip-hop scene, RE4M has been cultivating his craft since 1996.
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Slowrider :: |
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Produced by Slowrider featuring tracks by Skillborn and lyrical professionalism by Acid Reign. The album also contains a remix track by Ozomatli's very own Wil-Dog Abers, which is bound to satisfy the D.J's in the club and raw Hip-Hop heads. Most unexpectly though, the album features, Slowrider's very own Carlos Zepeda debut rhyming skills. That's right, Carlos can play guitar, sing and bust on the mic, so make sure yall stay tuned to the ever changing sound of Slowrider.
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Olmeca :: |
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Olmeca is a 7 year veteran in the Los Angeles music scene. Olmeca's unique lyrical style, bilingual rapping skills and unique song writing, has gained the respect of his peers. He has rocked the mic with the legends of the LA underground Hip-Hop scene (Freestyle Fellowship, Abstract Rude and Living Legends) as well as the greats from the Latin Alternative scene, (Roco from Maldita Vecindad, Fidel Nadal and others).
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Skool 77 :: |
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Since '96 Skool 77 an MC from Guadajalara, Mexico has been active in the progression of the state of Hip Hop in Mexico with 4 albums to his credit with the latest being Hip Hop Revolucion Vol 3. Influencued by distinct styles of music such as Funk, Reggae, Salsa, Regional Mexican, Cuban as well as poetry and Latin-American literature all which are evident in his music. Providing his listeners with songs of struggle and resistance as well as equality, fighting racism and abuse of power. Some might define Skool 77 as a Political MC but he defines himself as a warrior searching for a revolution through music and not arms.
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