This jazzy hip hop album, Surface Noise, encompasses a smooth etheric quality, with a balance of public-spirited lyrics, escapism, retrospection, and sometimes stream of consciousness style raps over golden age inspired beats. Lars Viola tags in some of his favorite musical cohorts to join him on a few tracks, including Quelle Chris, Like, and Shacar with guest production from Exile, Squires, and Budo Kiba.

Surface Noise

Second episode of the Edan Radio Show... Some good transitions/blends on this one... Hope you enjoy... Cover art illustration by Jennifer Dayton (upparty.net)

Edan Radio Show (No. 2)

22 We Jazz June [V2]

Fourth installment of the Edan Radio Show... Dig it, y'all... Dig it!!!   Cover art illustration by Jennifer Dayton (upparty.net)

Edan Radio Show (No. 4)

new music. not mixed or mastered. first draft vibes. produced by joel friedman

Means 2 U (prod by Joel Friedman)

Me and Lars are making some rap music together. This is the first joint. 

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Baje One & Lars Viola "Looking Down Again"

Baje One & Lars Viola "I Say Same Again"

After building a steady buzz over the past few years, Brooklyn trio PENPALS reveal one of their strongest tracks to date with their new single, “Trip to Peru,” featuring dusty production by Lars Viola.

For those unfamiliar, the PENPALS are rappers Cynic the Apache and Rapswell, with producer Squires behind the boards. And to date, they’ve made waves in the NYC underground and elsewhere with several ill projects, like their 2015 self-titled debut, which was followed-up the following year with, Made for the Underground, produced entirely by Jazz Spastiks (a/ka/ The Slipmat Brothers). With “Trip to Peru,” the group sounds more focused than ever over Viola's jazzy, piano-heavy instrumental. 

In addition to delivering sharp and clever wordplay throughout the track’s verses, Cynic and Swell wisely bring their humor to the chorus as well. Their Wheel Of Fortune-referencing lyrics are as absurd as they are catchy, to the point you’re likely to have “We got it down pat/ Sajak” for the next week (or more).

There’s no word yet on when we’ll hear a new project from the trio, but we should be in for another stellar installment in their discography if “Trip to Peru” is any indication. Give the track a spin, and head over to the digital retailer or streaming platform of your choice to support!

Twitter: 
• PENPALS: https://twitter.com/PenPalsNYC
• Lars Viola: https://twitter.com/Lars_Viola

PENPALS Online:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penpalsnyc
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penpalsnyc
• Bandcamp: https://pen-pals.bandcamp.com
• Spotify: http://bit.ly/SpotifyPENPALS

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To Whom It May Concern

Trip to Peru (prod. by Lars Viola)

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