After the success of ‘Ekphrasis’, where Bronze Nazareth rhymed over official Roc Marciano gems, 'If You’re Worried, You Should Be' sees Bronze return to the boards and the mic.
Following critically acclaimed collaboration albums with Ghostface Killah, Kxng Crooked (Shady Records), UK's Leaf Dog, and the aforementioned ‘Ekphrasis’, it’s clear that whether rhyming or producing, Bronze Nazareth is amidst an elite class.
He could quite possibly be on one of the greatest runs in Hiphop history. Since 2005, when talking about consistent, high level music, there's no reason why Nazareth
shouldn't be mentioned alongside the likes of Alchemist, Mad Lib, Apollo Brown, and Roc Marciano of today's legendary artist landscape, (to name a few!)
The argument is due.
'If You’re Worried, You Should Be' is yet another example for why. The project includes features from Kurupt, Hus Kingpin, Ty Farris, Killah Priest, Kevlaar 7, and Recognize Ali, plus additional production from Apollo Brown, this is another must have for fans of the new golden era hip hop.
“GOD CMPLX“ is the title track, with masterful rhyme schemes and patterns delivered by two of hip-hop‘s most prolific writers, KXNG Crooked and Sa-Roc. Together, they weave through braggadocious rap lyrics proving lyrical supremacy in the genre.
On the album itself GOD CMPLX, Sol Messiah connects with some of the finest MCs in the game to create a collection of head-bopping Hip Hop music that's both innovative and inspiring. Featuring guest performances from KXNG Crooked, Sa-Roc, Evidence of Dilated Peoples, Locksmith, Stic.Man of Dead Prez, Che Noir, Lyric Jones, Mickey Factz, Cambatta, Planet Asia, TriState, Narubi Selah, Murs, Da BackWudz, Slug of Atmosphere, Aesop Rock, and Baba Zumbi of Zion I, GOD CMPLXis a powerful and engaging project.
The album comes out swinging with the title track, “GOD CMPLX,” which features KXNG Crooked and Sa-Roc trading slick and fiery bars over an epic, grandiose beat. Showcasing the versatility of Sol Messiah’s sound, “Limitless” finds Evidence getting busy over a dramatic, piano & string-infused track. From the brassy, drum-heavy sound of “The Hard Way” (feat. Che Noir, Sa-Roc & Lyric Jones) to the haunting vocal harmonies of “Sol Supreme” (feat. Cambatta), GOD CMPLXis not only full of bangers, it’s also a diverse gallery of sounds that serves as a testament to Sol Messiah’s skills as both a producer and a visionary. The journey that Sol Messiah began so many years ago, as a youth discovering Hip Hop in Atlanta, has no ending in sight. With his gifted ear and fierce dedication to Hip Hop culture, he continues to use his craft to build his own body of work as well as help maintain and elevate the culture of Hip Hop as a whole.
Growing up in his hometown of Atlanta, artist/producer Sol Messiah was inundated with the rich and energizing spirit of Hip Hop culture. Getting his start as a breakdancer, Sol Messiah built his reputation as a b-boy before traveling to NYC to join the legendary Rock Steady Crew. Inspired by New York Hip Hop legends, Sol Messiah fell in love with another foundational element of Hip Hop culture: DJing. Spending untold hours mastering the skill, and acquiring the musical knowledge required of the DJ, Sol Messiah was prepared to make the leap into producing records, the next step in his musical journey.
A talented and skilled producer, Sol Messiah eventually linked up with Atlanta legend and veteran producer Dallas Austin. For years, Messiah would work alongside Dallas to create a deep catalog filled with timeless tracks for TLC, Madonna, Monica, Boyz II Men and more. At the same time, Messiah would continue to build his reputation as a DJ, securing several club residencies and gaining popularity and acclaim for his classic Sol Messiah Mixtape series.
After separating with Austin in 1997 to pursue his own musical path independently, Sol Messiah spent years building an impressive catalog and further established himself as a go-to producer for a wide range of acts. Some of his most notable credits from this era include “Rain” and “Picture Perfect” from Chamillionaire’s platinum album The Sound Of Revenge, Nappy Roots’ “Roll Again”, David Banner’s “Ridin’” featuring Talib Kweli & Dead Prez as well as Dead Prez’s “Hell Yeah”, featuring Jay-Z.
Soon, Sol Messiah would embark on a fruitful musical partnership with a fierce lyricist named Sa-Roc. Together, Sa-Roc and Messiah have released over a dozen projects thus far, including Sa-Roc’s groundbreaking 2020 debut on Rhymesayers, The Sharecropper’s Daughter. As a duo, Sa-Roc and Sol Messiah have amassed a global reach, touring internationally and rocking crowds across continents. They have performed at the legendary Jazz Cafe in London, performed live for BBC and have shared the stage with luminaries such as Common, The Roots and Jay Electronica.
1-DJ KING FLOW x ARICHUSSETTES x TISKE SANKA - Sauvages 2-TRIPA GNINNIN Feat JOOCHAR - Viens dans ma zone 3-DRIVER feat TUCO x J-MI SISSOKO - Costaud Remix 4-PULKRA - Bienvenue dans le 777[EP06] 5-SOUFFRANCE - Singe Savant 6-HEMO x KRIMOPHONIK feat SITOU KOUDADJE - L'Étreinte du labyrinthe 7-NO.A.M RASTAFLEX feat SAV KILLZ (All Element) - BKLV (Prod ASETHIC) 8-LA VILERIE x EECH - Super Vilain 9-OCKNEY - L'encre et le sang (Prod JUST MUSIC BEATS) 10-OKS ROUGE feat SLICE AND DICE - $érénité 11-OKS ROUGE x RAQUEEM ANUBIS x PSYKOSA x DON MEMEO x MARYZ ONE x SANBOY METAGORE x LEKRYTUR - Essingan Cypher 8 12-LA REZIZTANCE - Saloon (Prod OWNMASTA) 13-HESKIS - Holla (Prod JUST MUSIC BEATS) 14-MIXTAPE ADDICT présente DIX-IPLE x STUNNIN - Murda (Prod DJ KING FLOW) 15-OG CYRUS x CONNAISSEUR TICASO - Ésprit Malsain 16-DJ CLIF présente HEMO - Acqua Tofana 17-UNLESSLY x TI-FLASH x TONTON SAZE x BOOGIE FLAHA x NEG LYRICAL x BP x MADNICK x LE R x RACH x PEARL x KRIMY x NEG MARKOPOLO - Hiphop Bokay II 18-BOOGIE FLAHA feat TI FLASH x RACHID - Manman O-Vibe-la Wo 19-OBIA LE CHEF - Dans mon Phone (Prod JEANJASS) 20-PRINCE FELLAGA - Bumpy (Prod KHEYZINE) 21-LOCO RODRIGUEZ - Pueblo y Muerte
Never one to rest on laurels, supreme beatmaker and producer Apollo Brown has again set the bar for hiphop production with his new collaboration album with Chicago MC Philmore Greene, “Cost of Living.”
The album represents the complete idea of introspection. “Cost of Living” is relatable, empathetic, grown and needs for nothing.
This is also evident from first single ’Time Goes’, immersed in a reflective narrative covering the subject matter of where things might have been 30 years ago, compared to how much technology has changed everything in the present day.
The new album is grounded, personal and mature.
Alongside Apollo Brown, Philmore Greene shines like few MCs are capable.
Hot off the heels of releases with rap legend Rob Sonic (Aesop Rock, El-P), and Rhymesayers standout producer Sol Messiah (Jay-Z, Atmosphere & KXNG Crooked), Lane Shuler is back with his piano-driven anthem, 'Body and The Blood'.
The song features bone-chilling vocals from legendary Knoxville singer Alonzo Rodgers, who was tragically killed in a drive by shooting late last year. The song was recorded just months before Alonzo's murder.
"This song is for everyone who has ever believed in me" Shuler says, "those still with us, and those that have passed. It's for everyone from my town and my life still struggling to make it through. I'll never stop fighting for those people."
The piano riff is written and played by Shuler himself, beautifully blended with a blistering, arena-ready instrumental by producer Will Johnson.
The next delightful single by Hiphop duo Marlowe is out today!
Featuring Hiphop legends Joell Ortiz and Blu, presenting their next single ‘Royal’.
Bouncing to and fro between horns that slap, and a head bouncing beat enveloped in dreamy riffs. This is the perfect backdrop to accompany an exchange of verses between the three emcees- Blu, Joel Ortiz, and Solemn Brigham.
MARLOWE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
MARLOWE 3 DUE OUT 28th OCTOBER ON MELLO MUSIC GROUP
Marlowe, the duo of producer L’Orange and rapper Solemn Brigham, is proud to announce their highly-anticipated new album Marlowe 3. The alt-rap dyad showcases immense growth and maturity both individually and as a collective, making Marlowe 3 their best release to date and a superlative completion to the trilogy. Marlowe 3 is due for release October 28th on Mello Music Group.
Marlowe is a rap duo, a sonic underworld of psychedelic beats and breakneck flows that hit with wig-splitting force. A collaboration between producer/mad writer L’Orange and rap prodigy Solemn Brigham, Marlowe has set their own standard for Hip-Hop internationally. The two creative partners and longtime friends from North Carolina have released two critically-acclaimed albums, headlining US & UK tours and capturing the attention of fans worldwide.
Marlowe 3 is a culmination of the growth the duo has had from their previous projects and tours. Everything from the writing to the production changed in a way with both Solemn and L’Orange completely retooling their studios throughout the creation of the project. L’Orange states, “This album feels like a maturity to who we are as a group. We set out to make something that was big, energetic, fun and explosive and I feel like we did that without losing control. I feel like Solemn and I are the best we’ve ever been.”
Following Marlowe 2, the duo embarked on a sold out 2021 UK tour. The new album is heavily influenced by their time spent touring in the UK. Solemn explains, “Spending time in the UK gave us a lot to draw from and made me want to give back to the people who showed love. Seeing the effect that we’ve had on people in person gives me the sense that Marlowe is more than just the two of us now and I pull from that as well.”
In 2016, L’Orange underwent two ear surgeries which drastically impaired his hearing. Marlowe 3 is the first album L’Orange has mixed since going completely deaf in his right ear.
He says, “I’m finally to the point where I feel comfortable adjusting to this new life. It’s been 10 years since the last one I mixed and I feel really good about doing it myself.”
After Marlowe’s first two albums, the self-titled Marlowe and Marlowe 2, the group received critical acclaim, garnering album of the year awards from the likes of BBC6, Yahoo! Entertainment and Amoeba Music as well as debuting as the #1 hip-hop album in the UK on iTunes. The group’s music has been featured in TV, film, podcasts, & videogames. Notably, their song “Future Power Sources” was featured in Gatorade’s “Greatness Starts With G” campaign, which aired during the 2021 Olympics, NBA finals, and NHL Stanley Cup. Their song “Fred Sanford” soundtracked a 7-11 commercial directed by Harmony Korine. They’ve also been featured on Fox Sports NFL and ESPN productions, as well as in massive video games like NBA 2K22, Saints Row, and Fortnite.
On the self produced Moroccan Hash, Bronze Nazareth details his journey, and what he's been through on a personal level whilst rising to success.
Every career has its story, but the life that happens beyond the music is THE story. Radiantly detailed lyrics meet with a soulful soundtrack, that yet again prove Nazareth’s consistency, and intricate attention to detail.
Bronze Nazareth said:
"Moroccan Hash, a real soulful life tale...detailing a string of stories that went on during my musical quest...life behind the music.
I actually had a 'moment’ after tackling all these obstacles after years of grafting and pushing my music.
I found myself enjoying Moroccan Hash in Rennes, France. This was shortly after my brother had sadly passed away, and I was finally on tour around Europe for 2015.
As I took in the hash, I looked at the dark skies, the stars, and finally felt like I had made it. We had dreamt that our music would take us around the world. Here I was….
After the success of ‘Ekphrasis’, where Bronze Nazareth rhymed over official Roc Marciano gems, 'If You’re Worried, You Should Be' sees Bronze return to the boards and the mic.
Following critically acclaimed collaboration albums with Ghostface Killah, Kxng Crooked (Shady Records), UK's Leaf Dog, and the aforementioned ‘Ekphrasis’, it’s clear that whether rhyming or producing, Bronze Nazareth is amidst an elite class.
He could quite possibly be on one of the greatest runs in Hiphop history. Since 2005, when talking about consistent, high level music, there's no reason why Nazareth
shouldn't be mentioned alongside the likes of Alchemist, Mad Lib, Apollo Brown, and Roc Marciano of today's legendary artist landscape, (to name a few!)
The argument is due.
'If You’re Worried, You Should Be' is yet another example for why. The project includes features from Kurupt, Hus Kingpin, Ty Farris, Killah Priest, Kevlaar 7, and Recognize Ali, plus additional production from Apollo Brown, this is another must have for fans of the new golden era hip hop.
feat NEJMA NEFERTITI | SLIK JACK | | COMET MADMEN | DJ KING FLOW feat THUNNY BROWN x FURIO | AGALLAH DON BISHOP | BOLDY JAMES x REAL BAD MAN | DOM DIRTEE feat NEMS x LIL FAME | DOM PACHINO & more
TRACKLIST
LOTMIX SHOW - S4 EP03
1- SHAYKH HANIF - Peace Great Mind 2- NEJMA NEFERTITI feat INTELL x DOUBLE A.B - Make Another 3- SLIK JACK x KNG BONDALERO - Neck Like SLick Ricks 4- COMET MADMEN - Prenium Edition (Prod & Cuts TONE SPLIFF) 5- DOUBLE A.B. - Eureka! 6- DJ KING FLOW feat THUNNY BROWN x FURIO - Struggle 7- DANIEL SON x MICHAELANGELO - Short A Dime 8- AGALLAH DON BISHOP feat GORILLA NEMS x GUILTY SIMPSON - Rip The Broth Hood Remix 9- BOLDY JAMES x REAL BAD MAN feat KNOWLEDGE THE PIRATE - Cash Transactions 10- SAV KILLZ - Monsterous (Prod FRO MAGNUM MAN) 11- DEF SOULJA x READY ROCK DEE - Cross The Line 12- PLANNEDEM - Mic 13- BLAKTRIX feat SONNYJIM - Shoey 14- DOM DIRTEE feat NEMS x LIL FAME - Hell's Theme Park 15- DESTRUCT - Genuine Approach 16- DOGGY STYLEEEE - Never Knew 17- BREEZ - Leo (Prod KNOWS MUSIC) 18- NELSON DIALECT & MR SLIPZ - Association 19- DOM PACHINO - Kiss The Ring 20- DOM PACHINO feat BUGSY DA GOD - Anthrax 21- JOEY MAJORS x BIG YOUNT - Amex
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