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In preparation of the upcoming release of "Barrel Brothers", Skyzoo & Torae treat fans to an exclusive album sampler. All 14 tracks are served via snippets to give the people a dose of what to expect come May 27th. The album, featuring production and guest features from DJ Premier, !llmind, Jahlil Beats, Black Milk, Sean Price, Blu, Guilty Simpson, Oh-No and more, is available for pre-order on itunes now: 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/barrel-brothers/id874978188?ls=1. 

"Barrel Brothers", In stores and online 5/27.



"Barrel Brothers" Album Sampler

Just a little something to hold you over until Barrel Brothers drops May 27th. Enjoy...

Pre-Loaded: The Best of Barrel Brothers

The new street single from Skyzoo & Torae: "All In Together" feat. Sean Price & Guilty Simpson, produced by Black Milk. The album "Barrel Brothers" hits stores and itunes on 5/27. And if you're in NYC make sure to catch the album release party at SOBs the night of 5/27 as well. Twitter: @Skyzoo / @Torae

All In Together (feat. Sean Price & Guilty Simpson) Explicit

Skyzoo x Torae x DJ Premier= "The Aura". Nuff said... 

The Aura, produced by DJ Premier (co-produced by Antman Wonder). The new single from the "Barrel Brothers" LP, in stores NOW: http://bit.ly/1joNnol. 

Twitter: @Skyzoo / @Torae

The Aura

"Nostalgia" featuring Masta Ace off my very first album "Port Authority" released in 2007.  This track help set off my career internationally.  Appreciate all the love this song receives to this day. Peep the video for it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPZ2-FVcM3M

Marco Polo f. Masta Ace - Nostalgia

Week number 2 came to me fairly easy. Pretty much a freestyle. I was in a place where I didn't know if I wanted to speak or sing but I needed to get these words out. Hope you feel me.

Reneé

Another Night On The Roof (Another Night on The Roof produced by Flying Lotus)- FlyLo Thurs 2

Performed by Tanika Keys, Ron John & Shawn Taylor 
Featuring Kay (The Foundation)
Produced by Kay & Luke of The Foundation

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Six Minutes 'til Sunrise "Let It Flow" featuring Kay (The Foundation)

DJ Premier feat. Papoose - Hold The City Down

The last month has been filled with "1st's" for Torii Wolf; premiering her debut solo track, 1st,” with Pitchfork and the corresponding video with Vevo,  announcing her debut solo album, Flow Riiot, (that just happens to be produced by DJ Premier) and now her “1st” remix featuring Dilated Peoples; which was premiered today by Mass Appeal. 

The original version of “1st” found Premier digging into his past catalog and reshuffling the deck on a Rakka Iriscience vocal sample from his “Good As Gone” production which appeared on Dilated Peoples Directors Of Photography album to create another spellbinding scratch-chorus “I’ve seen the last come first, I’ve seen the first last.” With the release of the remix today, “1st” has officially come full circle as Torii and Preemo recruit Evidence and Rakka to officially join them; and with their respective verses and Premier implementing extra punch to the drums and additional piano harmonies—the “1st” (Remix) sounds like an entirely different song.

“I changed the arrangement of Torii's verses and removed the second verse completely” Premier relayed to Mass Appeal.  “I added some extra piano harmonies and it fit on the first attempt. I played all of the sounds; including the piano so there are no samples on the original nor the remix.  Ev and Rakaa sent me 24 bars in total and I split them up into a sixteen and an eight bar set up.   They sounded so good from the original it was a no brainer to get them on the Remix.” 

“When I first laid the song down with Preem we didn't really know where the song would end up" Torii stated.  Preem makes the beat and I express the emotion it evokes inside of me. From there it evolves. Preem is brilliant and he found the perfect line from “Good As Gone” to throw into the mix of the song. I am blown away by what Evidence and Raaka have come up with on this Remix. I love how well they were able to connect with the concept. To feel understood and to hear how other people can unleash a similar emotion (in their own words) and share an understanding of the story is an incredible feeling.” 

Discussing the “1st” (Remix) with Mass Appeal, Ev and Rakaa discuss how Remix discussions began in earnest almost immediately.   “I thought it was dope right off the bat” Evidence shared.  “I kept playing it and really peeped what she was talking about; and felt it even more. Of course I was excited that Preem was cutting our voices up.  I think every rapper secretly wishes that will happen to them.” Rakaa expressed similar sentiments “When I first heard the original, I was kind of shocked because I didn't know we were going to be such an integral part of the song. It's just a line, but Premier put that coal under pressure until it became a diamond. The power and emotion of Tori's voice mixed with a uniquely dope chamber of Boom-Bap created something that is somehow both dark and brilliant--almost haunting. I wanted to be a part of any remix that they were doing immediately, so it was an honor to get the call from my big brother.”
 
“1st” and its accompanying Remix offer just a glimpse at the musical symmetry and bond Torii developed with Premier; a Hip-Hop king who has a habit of contributing and producing historic projects behind the boards. Torii Wolf’s forthcoming debut brings a full clip of moods, range, and vast musical talent. Torii and Premier’s collaborative union bum-rushes the walls of genre, age, and expectations to let the world know there’s a Flow Riiot going on.

For More Information:
https://twitter.com/toriiwolf
https://twitter.com/REALDJPREMIER
https://twitter.com/dilatedpeoples 
http://www.toriiwolf.com/ 
http://premierwuzhere.com/
https://www.facebook.com/toriisound/?fref=ts
https://www.facebook.com/DJPremierOfficial
https://soundcloud.com/premier-wuz-here
https://www.instagram.com/toriiwolf/ 
http://instagram.com/djpremier#


Flow Riiot

Torii Wolf f/ Dilated Peoples “1st” (Remix) (Produced by DJ Premier)

This is the 3rd and final installment of the Magnificent.
Hope you enjoy.

Midnight Escapade feat. Aaron Camper

Stronger Than Me feat. Rhymefest & Dayne Jordan

ItsJuneAlready Interlude

2 Step feat. Rhymefest & Masego

Hi & Hungry Interlude

Where You At feat. The Trinity

SCARS feat. Rhymefest

Skaters Paradise feat. Rhymefest & Dayne Jordan

M3...The Beginning feat. The Trinity

Friday April 19th marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of Guru and this track, “G.U.R.U.” f/ Talib Kweli & DJ Premier is dedicated to his memory and a celebration of his life, legacy and all of the vast accomplishments and great music he and DJ Premier gave us. “G.U.R.U.” also serves as the lead-single from Marco Polo’s forthcoming LP, PA2: The Director’s Cut, which will be released in July 2013 on SoulSpazm Records.

“Tomorrow marks the three-year anniversary of the passing of the legendary G.U.R.U. of Gang Starr. I decided to this leak this record one day early to ensure DJ's and everyone can have it ready for his anniversary and it can be played tomorrow.  This is one of the most important records I've ever been a part of” states Marco Polo. “Thank you to Talib Kweli and DJ Premier for being a part of this incredible record! We will also be premiering the "G.U.R.U." video very soon (which is directed by Todd Angkasuwan) so stay tuned. Please help share this record and celebrate the life of an artist who influenced myself and so many others in Hip-Hop and music period! R.I.P. Keith Edward Elam aka G.U.R.U. (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal)!”

Please tweet #GURU in honor of him!

Marco Polo’s PA2: The Director’s Cut features appearances from Organized Konfusion, Gangrene, Talib Kweli, DJ Premier, Masta Ace, Posdnuos (De La Soul), Kardinal Offishal, Styles P, Nature, Rah Digga, Slaine, Celph Titled, Ill Bill, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. & many many more.

iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/g.u.r.u.-feat.-dj-premier/id637265221

www.twitter.com/marcopolobeats
Instagram: MarcoPoloBeats
www.marcopolobeats.com
https://twitter.com/TalibKweli
https://twitter.com/REALDJPREMIER



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