2018

On “Baker’s Dozen”, I wanted to explore the world I know, same as I always have throughout my career, but from the perspective of what once was, currently is, and probably will foreseeably be, by diving into what happens when things like gentrification take place in that world. The idea of desire and attainability, by all means, regardless of the changes around you. The muse for the record was D’angelo’s ‘Devil’s Pie’, which prompted me to bring in my brothers Apollo Brown and Raheem Devaughn, whom I’ve frequently worked with in the past. The energy they brought to the record was flawless. Vision fulfilled indeed.

"Baker's Dozen" (feat. Raheem Devaughn) 
Produced by Apollo Brown

The new album, 'In Celebration of Us', in stores February 2nd. Available for pre-order now: https://bit.ly/InCelebrationOfUs

Lyrics:

Pre Hook: 
Corner store still open, it ain’t too late, 
Praise that in your arms like it’s a bouquet, 
Corner store still open, it ain’t too late, 
Praise that in your arms like it’s a bouquet, 
Right back outside, the way they want it, 
On line for the pie, baby who cutting? 
Right back outside, the way they want it, 
On line for the pie, baby who cutting? 

Hook:
Bake the cake, bake the cake, bake the cake, cut a piece, 
Some done lost their religion for the mark of the beast, 
Bismi ‘llahi Alhamdulillah so we pray to the east, 
See if there’s a heaven, there’s got be hell 

Verse 1: 
900,000 away from a first mil', 
caught 100 large overnight like I work crills, 
my man identical with how his work builds, 
and how the 14th can feel like the first still, 
swear to God that as long as it jumps nothing will change, 
and may he look at me and my Gz one in the same, 
same money spent on the same trucks and the same chains, 
and the same superheroes agree that they take blame, 
proud of it, 100 miles running, the whip moving, 
the stick stuck in the side door, the grip stupid, 
they had it how we wanted to have it and get into it, 
word to the allure and word to the influence, 
Influenced by whatever becomes, whatever’s done,
disappear couple days out the month, Heckler runs, 
let it run like rumors or the bags running to us, 
you be looking over past but tradition run the truest, do believe it 

Verse 2: 
One time for the love of the lead and the way it had us, 
and the irony of dotting the beam on whatever matters, 
black lives in black 5s, the frame boxing out, 
I’m Luke Caging but more related to Cottonmouth, 
And we related to whoever made it 
and came back to park it in front of us and let us chase it, 
came back talking in numbers over better wagers, 
all of my chains weigh enough for me to celebrate it, 
heard 'em when they was saying to never leave until the plate done, 
and how it turns into better bitches with better lace fronts, 
I mean you either out or you on it, got it or want it, 
same way 9 won’t cut it like "find yo’ budget”, 
regardless of who move up the block, the block's shaking, 
you moved in when they promised you that the block's vacant, 
new month coming tomorrow, you got patience?, 
call it even, we got Richie, you got Reagan, do believe it 

Verse 3: 
Corner store still open, it ain’t too late, 
said to praise that in your arms like it’s a bouquet, 
same way as you ever thought, sweeter than Kool-Aid, 
brown paper bags for us all baby, touché, 
took it right back outside, the way they want it, 
catch us on line for the pie, baby who cutting?, 
counting up like live or die, live it and love it, 
or leave it and be all you despise until you done with, do believe it

Baker's Dozen - Single

Baker's Dozen (feat. Raheem Devaughn)

Planet Asia’s ‘The Golden Buddha’ will be released on Jan 19th 2018 via Brick Records

Pre-order Planet Asia’s The Golden Buddha now from iTunes: http://apple.co/2AfyoOb

Pre-order The Golden Buddha on CD: https://shopify.undergroundhiphop.com/products/planet-asia-the-golden-buddha-cd

Pre-order The Golden Buddha LP on Vinyl: https://shopify.undergroundhiphop.com/products/planet-asia-the-golden-buddha-vinyl-lp-record

Watch Planet Asia’s “Fireworks” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNg20nLUiiI

Planet Asia helped jump-start the West Coast independent hip-hop movement and has solidified himself as one of the most consistent and respected MCs in the game over his 20+ year career.   He dropped his debut EP with producer Fanatik in 1998, and followed up quickly with the singles "Definition of Ill" (Stones Throw) and "Place of Birth" (ABB Records).  In 2001, The Source Magazine gave him the ‘First Round Draft Pick’ and ‘Independent Album of the Year’ awards for How the West Was One, which was recorded with fellow CA rapper Rasco under the group name Cali Agents.  This landed him a deal with Interscope Records, where he was signed until 2003 without releasing an album.  

Planet Asia was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2002 for his feature on the song "W" by Mystic and was later signed to Avatar Records, which released his official debut album, The Grand Opening, in 2004.  It earned him another ‘Independent Album of the Year’ award from The Source.  Later, he started his own imprint Gold Chain Music, on which he has churned out multiple projects.  He has also collaborated on albums with the likes of DJ Muggs (Pain Language), Evidence (The Medicine)and Madlib (Cracks In The Vinyl) among others and released songs with artists such as Linkin Park, Bun B, Talib Kweli and Ghostface Killah.

The Fresno MC is fresh off of a strong 2017 which featured well-received collaborative albums with producers DirtyDiggs (Dirty Planet) and Apollo Brown (Anchovies). For 2018, Asia teamed up with Bay Area producer izznyce for a true solo project, The Golden Buddha, sure to be considered the next classic in his vast catalog.

The Golden Buddha was produced entirely by izznyce (producer for Superstar Quamallah and more) and features AZ, Hus Kingpin, Turbin, Marvelous Mag, Killa Kali, TriState, Xiomara and The Architect.

Today, Asia releases the first visual from the project, “Fireworks,” which was premiered by Hiphopdx.

Speaking on the project, Planet Asia says: “This album represents the foundation of what Planet Asia is about and that is ‘balance’. Me and izznyce also took our time with the record, and had a chance to really vibe out and make the type of music we personally like that will stand the test of time!”

Checkout the Hiphopdx Premiere: https://hiphopdx.com/videos/id.26430/title.dxclusive-planet-asia-preps-for-chinese-new-year-in-fireworks-video

Tracklisting For Planet Asia’s ‘The Golden Buddha’:

1.) ‘Magnetic Lord’            
2.) ‘Fireworks’      
3.) ‘Hood Legends’ feat Cuts by The Architect     
4.) ‘Smart Too Late’       
5.) ‘You Are King’ feat Xiomara
6.) ‘I Climb’ feat Marvelous Mag, Xiomara & Hus Kingpin       
7.) ‘Shots At Your Highness’ feat Turbin
8.) ‘Pieces Hittin’
9.) ‘Salute My G’s’ feat Marvelous Mag
10.) ‘Black Egypt’ feat TriState
11.) ‘Royal Blood’ feat Killa Kali       
12.)’ Siddhartha’
13.) ‘Take It Higher’ feat Xiomara
14.) ‘Fast Not Slow’ feat AZ
15.) ‘Fly Writtings’  (CD Bonus Track)   
 

Previous:

Listen to Planet Asia’s “Hood Legends”: https://soundcloud.com/brickrecords/planet-asia-hood-legends-prod-by-izznyce-feat-cuts-by-the-architect

Listen to Planet Asia f/ Turbin “Shots At Your Highness”: https://soundcloud.com/brickrecords/planet-asia-shots-at-your-highness-feat-turbin-prod-by-izznyce

the Golden Buddha

Fast Not Slow

PLANET ASIA f. AZ "Fast Not Slow" (prod. by izznyce)

Produced by Young RJ

“I Know” discusses the issues arising from Black Men being products of their environment. Due to the intricate economic systems put in place, Black men have been set up to fail from the womb (or beginning). Many feel this is a controversial topic, with a lot of truth behind it. A particular verse that stands out is, “wanna see a ni*ga fail, they wanna see me dead or in jail.” - Young RJ..

Coming off the heels of his successful freshman release “Blaq Royalty”,  and his single feat. Joyner Lucas titled “Motion”, Young RJ now releases his first single this year called, “I Know.” The street conscious track sets up his new release, "The Detroit Project" - where fans can expect a full collaboration with Guilty Simpson and Phat Kat. All being respected legends from Detroit. The album is produced by Young RJ and expected to drop soon.

I Know feat Guilty Simpson and Phat Kat

Tha God Fahim X Stack Skrilla - "Murdas N Silence" (Prod. by Camoflauge Monk)

CRIMEAPPLE - Chepe Produced By MichaelAngelo

Termanology "Nuff Props" (Prod By Shortfyuz). The first single off of Shortfyuz album "Lostsol". Dropping 4/20/18.

Nuff Props (Prod By Shortfyuz)

Ali Vegas, Tragedy Khadafi & Big Twinz- Comin From Queens (prod DJ Flash)

Joey Bada$$ vs XXXTENTACION - King's Dead (Freestyle)

Billy Ocean out now! https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/billy-ocean/1288120972

Billy Martin Rap (Remix) ft. Milano Constantine & Foul Monday prod. by Dj Skizz

It's been a long time but we back with a new song entitled "FIRST BAPTIST" Produced By Alexander Spit.

Pac Div "First Baptist" (Produced By Alexander Spit)

"How ya ‘bout ta ride? U do not carry arms.
You niggas Disney, Six Flags; Knotts Berry Farms.
Might ride fa fun but you not gone do shit.
All you’ll hear’s skull crushing acoustics from my cue stick.
Thermal scope hit in the dark fa let a few spit.
 The HK’ll put’em in park, for amusement.
First round lift’em up; got’em Ferris wheelin’.
Second round’ll laid’em down; now he carouseling.
U fake lord, I’m the Best Of All Times and 
The BOAT drag niggas like wakeboardin or parasailing.
In Paris sailing nefarious felon. 
Various chariots will carry us into the
Aquarius era -5
(1).…I’ve set traps, I-should ‘go-check, now’ 
Usta be backpack, 
hoes called us ‘hotep now’.
 We blow whole zips cause we getting mo check now, 
African rum. Jeweled up slapping a drum. 
 The dashiki match the Rolex now,
So from now on you can call that Hotep Style!, Bitch.
Ever see me chasing a bag? I got duffle dough. 
Hefty bags, I live off trees like how truffles grow.
Pull strings. Marionette. It be a puppet show. 
At cha wedding tryin’ marry Annette, I’ll let a couple go.
strait down the aisle. Suppressor with muzzle on. 
Now you can’t suppress her, or puta muzzle on
The bitch.
Aye, Don’t confuse me with them other dudes.
 I still reflect light like the mirrors that Hubble used. 
Crazy Wavey. I’m on some other shit. 
You test me, I’m one particle in the Double Slit.
The results say “I gotta be deceived”,
Then it’s aquatic audio until your nautically fatigued.
Smash atoms into radio waves to see who sounds priceless.
Time’s relative; we have different now slices.
Pound for pound wisest. Witty wit sound devices.
I paint audible circles around the nicest.
Beef will have you asking where the biscuit at?….
My Butler’ll carve ya chest; Brisket Flat.
We only beefin cuz ya cuts is ass; that’s a Rump Roast.
Back in the day we would have kicked that ass; That’s a Trump Quote.
You’ll still get ya ass kicked at ya party like a drunk host. 
 You on the bottom then we pickin up jewels;  that’s a sunk boat!!!
I smoke Oak, Evergreens and Pinewoods
 We forklift money like sheets of plywood.
Warehouse skrill. Few mill in the assets.
25 years and y’all ain’t fuckin with Cas yet!

Casual - "Hotep Style"

"FLYGOD Is Good... All The Time" Available Now: https://naturesoundsmusic.com/flygodisgood/

Buffalo, NY rapper Westside Gunn is one of hip-hop’s most exciting new stars, attracting fans and acclaim for his unique voice, exquisitely gritty wordplay, and minimalist, soul-drenched production.  Mr. Green is a renowned hip-hop producer who worked with the likes of A$AP Ferg, Jedi Mind Tricks, Snoop Dogg, The Roots, Freddie Gibbs, KRS-One, Bodega Bamz, R.A. The Rugged Man, Deniro Farrar, Raz Fresco, and many more.  Now, Mr. Green and Westside Gunn are announcing a new collaborative EP, "FLYGOD Is Good… All The Time".  Mixed and mastered by legendary engineer Eddie Sancho (known for his work with Gang Starr, Jay-Z, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Alchemist, and many more), the 6-track collection showcases some of the best work to date from both Green and Gunn.

FLYGOD Is Good... All The Time

EP Available Now

Mr. Green & Westside Gunn - Stash House

BREADLOAFS - Al Divino X Chronic Tone [prod. HTN]

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5.Why You Rappin Like Dat(Prod. Tha God Fahim)

7 SAVAGE SKIT

4 ALPACA prod. by Daringer

Remix to YBN Nahmir's "Bounce Out With That"

2018

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