"GAUCHOS", from RATKING and Eric Copeland of Black Dice, is the first track off the forthcoming CONS EP VOL. 1

Produced by RATKING x Eric Copeland of Black Dice
Lyrics by RATKING


RATKING x Eric Copeland Of Black Dice - GAUCHOS

Holiday songs from Rubber Tracks alumni: Roxy Roca, Warm Soda, Fresh Daily & Black Spade, Mother Merey & The Black Dirt, Workout, The She's and Low Fat Getting High

Without You (by Roxy Roca)

Holiday '93 (by Fresh Daily & Black Spade)

“97.92”, from Trash Talk and Flatbush Zombies, is the second track off the forthcoming CONS EP VOL. 1

Produced by: Garrett Stevenson of Trash Talk
Music by: Trash Talk
Lyrics by: Flatbush Zombies
Vocals by: Flatbush Zombies
Artwork by Vizie

Trash Talk x Flatbush Zombies - “97.92"

“Better Liar” is the third track on the Converse compilation CONS EP VOL.1.

Produced by: Harry Fraud	
Music by: Harry Fraud and The Internet	
Lyrics by: The Internet
Vocals by: The Internet


Harry Fraud x The Internet - "Better Liar"

“Rare Breed" is the fourth track on the Converse compilation CONS EP VOL.1.

Produced by: Eliminator
Music by: The Shrine and Barrett Avner
Lyrics by: Josh Landau
Vocals by: The Shrine


The Shrine x Barrett Avner - "Rare Breed"

“Spaceshippin’" is the fifth track on the Converse compilation CONS EP VOL.1.

Produced by: Justin Warfield and Yeti Beats 
Music by: The Bots
Lyrics by: The Bots and Los Rakas
Vocals by: The Bots and Los Rakas


The Bots x Los Rakas - "Spaceshippin"

"Hero", from Frank Ocean, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Diplo is the latest track from Converse's Three Artists. One Song series. 

Additional vocals from the West Los Angeles Children's Choir.
Frank Ocean appears courtesy of Def Jam Recordings and BMG Chrysalis Music Publishing
Diplo appears courtesy of Mad Decent Records and Songs Music Publishing

Frank Ocean + Mick Jones + Paul Simonon + Diplo - "HERO"

“Made” is the first single off of the second Converse CONS compilation, CONS EP Vol. 2, coming Summer/Fall of 2014. The song was recorded at Sunset Sound Recording Studio in Los Angeles, CA and Chicago Recording Company in Chicago Illinois. 

Produced by: Bad Rabbits 
Music by: Bad Rabbits & Vince Staples
Lyrics by: Bad Rabbits & Vince Staples
Vocals by: Bad Rabbits & Vince Staples
Talkbox Vocals by: Sergio Selim


Vince Staples x Bad Rabbits - "Made"

Músicas que foram gravadas no estúdio Converse Rubber Tracks Brasil por bandas locais que vão tocar nos shows do Converse Rubber Tracks Live Brasil.

Nego E "Caos (Ft. Xênia França & Mel Duarte)"

“Now or Never” is the second single off of the second Converse CONS compilation, CONS EP Vol. 2, coming later this fall. The song was partially recorded at Converse Rubber Tracks in Brooklyn, New York. 

Produced by: Black Milk & BADBADNOTGOOD 
Music by: BADBADNOTGOOD
Lyrics by: Black Milk
Vocals by: Black Milk


Black Milk x BADBADNOTGOOD – “Now or Never”

CONS EP Vol. 2 DJ MIX, mixed by DJ/producer/Fool’s Gold co-founder Nick Catchdubs, offers a sneak peak at all five songs from the second Converse CONS compilation. The EP was partially recorded at Converse Rubber Tracks in Brooklyn, New York. 

Mixed by: Nick Catchdubs 

In Order of Appearance:
Black Milk x BADBADNOTGOOD
Flatbush Zombies x Trash Talk
The Dillinger Escape Plan x Jarren Benton
Kevin Gates x Rustie 
Vince Staples x Bad Rabbits


CONS EP VOL. 2 (DJ MIX by Nick Catchdubs)

“Rage” is the third single off of the second Converse CONS compilation, CONS EP Vol. 2, with more singles coming this fall. The song was partially recorded at Converse Rubber Tracks in Brooklyn, New York. 

Produced by: Dillinger Escape Plan x Jarren Benton 
Music by: Dillinger Escape Plan
Lyrics by: Jarren Benton 
Vocals by: Jarren Benton 
Scratches by: DJ Hoppa
Mixed by: Aaron Bastinelli
Mastered by: Mike Bozzi


The Dillinger Escape Plan x Jarren Benton – “Rage”

“Modern Mayhem” is the fourth single off of the second Converse CONS compilation, CONS EP Vol. 2, with one final single coming later this fall. The song was produced by Trash Talk’s Garrett Stevenson and recorded at Converse Rubber Tracks in Brooklyn, New York.

Produced by: Trash Talk x Flatbush Zombies
Music by: Trash Talk
Lyrics by: Flatbush Zombies 
Vocals by: Flatbush Zombies
Mixed by: Benjamin Julia
Mastered by: Mike Bozzi


Flatbush Zombies x Trash Talk "Modern Mayhem"

“Wait in Line” is the fifth and final single off of the second Converse CONS compilation, CONS EP Vol. 2. Rustie recorded the music in his home recording studio in Glasgow, Scotland. Kevin Gates recorded his vocals in his mobile studio while on a perennial tour around the United States. The song was also mixed by Rustie and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Mike Bozzi.

Produced by: Kevin Gates x Rustie 
Music by: Rustie
Lyrics by: Kevin Gates
Vocals by: Kevin Gates

Kevin Gates x Rustie – “Wait in Line”

“Next Season” comes to us from East Bay rap upstart IamSu! and HBK Gang members HBK CJ & 1-O.A.K., adding a seasonal flair to Converse Rubber Tracks’ holiday music EP, Noise To the World 2.  

Produced and mixed by: IamSu!
Music: IamSu!
Lyrics by: IamSu!, HBK CJ, 1-O.A.K
Mastered by: Mike Bozzi at Bernie Grundman

IamSU! feat. HBK CJ & 1-O.A.K. "Next Season"

Boston’s appropriately named Michael Christmas brings us a “Pleasant Winter” for Converse Rubber Tracks’ holiday music EP, Noise To the World 2.  “Pleasant Winter” was produced by North Villah and mastered by Grammy-Nominated engineer Mike Bozzi; known for his work with Kendrick Lamar and YG.  

Produced and mixed by: Michael Christmas
Music and Lyrics by: Michael Christmas
Mastered by: Mike Bozzi at Bernie Grundman

Michael Christmas "Pleasant Winter"

Mexico City’s Torreblanca with guest vocalist Iraida Noriega contribute a beautiful cover of the classic “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” to Converse Rubber Tracks’ holiday music EP, Noise To the World 2.  Mastered by Grammy-Nominated engineer Mike Bozzi.

Produced and mixed by: Torreblanca
Music and Lyrics by: Torreblanca
Mastered by: Mike Bozzi at Bernie Grundman

Torreblanca Feat. Iraida Noriega "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"

“On Christmas” is a delectable synth-pop nugget from New York’s Dum Dum Girls, recorded at Winter Station in Brooklyn, NY.  Featured on Converse Rubber Tracks’ holiday music EP, Noise To the World 2. 

Produced and mixed by: Kurt Feldman 
Programming, arrangement, and guitar by: Kurt Feldman
Music and Lyrics by: Dee Dee
Mastered by: Mike Bozzi at Bernie Grundman

Dum Dum Girls "On Christmas"

“Satin Black” is the first single off of the third Converse CONS compilation, CONS EP Vol. 3, with three more tracks being released throughout Spring 2015. The song was written by Hanni El Khatib and Freddie Gibbs, with Khatib handling production as well. 

Produced by: Hanni El Khatib
Music by: Hanni El Khatib
Lyrics by: Hanni El Khatib and Freddie Gibbs
Vocals by: Hanni El Khatib and Freddie Gibbs

Hanni El Khatib x Freddie Gibbs – “Satin Black”

“Slow Boy” is the second single off of the third Converse CONS compilation, CONS EP Vol. 3, with two more tracks being released throughout June 2015. The song was written by J Mascis and Kim Gordon, with Mascis handling production as well.

Music by: J Mascis & Kim Gordon

Written by: J Mascis & Kim Gordon

Vocals by: Kim Gordon

Mixed by: J Mascis and Mark Alan

Mastered by: Mark Alan Miller at Sonelab

J Mascis x Kim Gordon – “Slow Boy”

“Planetary Energy” is the third single off of the third Converse CONS compilation, CONS EP Vol. 3. The music was recorded and produced by Sweet Valley, and the vocals were written and recorded by GZA at the Converse Rubber Tracks Studio in Brooklyn, NY.

Music by: Sweet Valley
Written by: GZA
Vocals by: GZA
Mixed by: Tony Stanziano at Converse Rubber Tracks and Sweet Valley
Recorded by: Tony Stanziano at Converse Rubber Tracks

GZA x Sweet Valley - "Planetary Energy"

“Chinese Watermelon” is the fourth and final single off of the third Converse CONS compilation, CONS EP Vol. 3. The song was written by Stephen McBean and Mish Way and produced by Ryan Castle.

See the video for "Chinese Watermelon" here: https://youtu.be/k8T4xGErsC4

Music by: Stephen McBean, Mish Way, Anne-Marie Vassilou, Kenneth McCorkell
Written by: Stephen McBean and Mish Way
Vocals by: Stephen McBean and Mish Way
Produced by: Ryan Castle at Dave’s Room
Mastered by: Mike Bozzi at BG Mastering

Pink Lung (White Lung x Pink Mountaintops) - "Chinese Watermelon"

Engineer: Aaron Bastinelli
Assistant Engineer: Tim Tautorat

Engineer: Matt Beadoin
Assistant Engineer: Morgan Stratton

Recorded by Pumpkins at Hansa Tonstudio in Berlin as part of the Converse Rubber Tracks global studio takeover. 

http://pumpkins.bandcamp.com/releases
http://site.douban.com/thepumpkins/
www.converse-music.com/worldwide

Pumpkins - The Very Last Toper

Engineer: Matt Beadoin
Assistant Engineer: Morgan Stratton

Recorded by Pax Bai at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles as part of the Converse Rubber Tracks global studio takeover.

www.converse-music.com/worldwide

Pax Bai - Circle 圈儿

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club kicked off Converse Represent San Francisco with a huge bang, returning for a homecoming show at Slim's. Following sets from The She's, Tamaryn, Metz and Diiv -- the Bay Area legends took to the stage and played a mixed set of decade old classics and tracks from their new record Specter At The Feast. Performing album highlight "Hate The Taste," BRMC launched Represent week for a rapturous set of fans. 

For more on Black Rebel Motorcycle Club:
http://www.blackrebelmotorcycleclub.com/

Converse REPRESENT - San Francisco
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
"Hate The Taste"
23rd June, 2013

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Hate The Taste (Live)

The stage at Converse Represent San Francisco was graced with hip hop royalty on night 2, with supergroup Deltron 3030 reuniting on stage at Slim's. Featuring Dan The Automator, Del Tha Funky Homosapien and Kid Koala, the crew performed "City Rising From The Ashes" from their beloved self-titled album to round off an incredible night featuring 100s, Angel Haze, Blackalicious and Juicy J.



Deltron 3030 - City Rising From The Ashes (Live)

UK icons Hot Chip brought their silky brand of pop tunes to Slim's for night 3 of Converse Represent San Francisco. After gorgeous sets from Converse Rubber Tracks San Francisco recording artist Social Studies, Blackbird Blackbird, and Tycho – Hot Chip treated the raucous crowd to an hour plus set peppered with hits. Their rendition of "Flutes," off In Our Heads, was seven minutes of pure bliss. 

Hot Chip - Flutes (Live)

The volume was turned up to 11 at Slim's on night 4 of Converse Represent San Francisco. Hot Lunch, Saviours and High on Fire gave the night a roaring start before co-headliners Mastodon, and NYC vets Quicksand hit the stage. Playing their classic track "Fazer" to hardcore fans – the band gave a window into why they are so beloved.

Quicksand - Fazer (Live)

Converse Represent San Francisco closed with a punk-inspired night of epic proportions, headlined by So-Cal legends Rocket From The Crypt and Suicidal Tendencies. Following up raucous performances from The Shrine, Ceremony, and The Bronx -- the packed house crowd was treated to a rare performance from RFTC in full regalia. They kicked off their set with a classic - "Born in '69." - and the diehards in the crowd absolutely lost it. 

The Converse San Francisco store is now open. Come check it out at 838 Market St! 

To learn more go here: 
http://play.converse.com/blog/2013/06/17/converse-store-in-san-francisco/

Rocket From The Crypt - Born In 69 (Live)

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