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Time Capsule Feat. Aesop Rock - Illogic

Mike & Keys Presents: Midnight Mirage Instrumentals, Vol. 2

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02 Rapperfection (Edan feat Mr. Lif)

"Kiss the Cook" is the first single from Blockhead's upcoming LP, Free Sweatpants out January 18th on Backwoodz Studioz. Free Sweatpants also features  Open Mike Eagle, Armand Hammer (ELUCID & billy woods), Homeboy Sandman, Breezly Brewin, TREE, Vic Spencer, Hemlock Ernst, and MarQ Spekt, amongst others. /////

There are two Blockheads.

There is the Blockhead that has been a fixture of the electronic music scene for more than since his 2004 Ninja Tune debut Music By Cavelight; putting out a string of critically acclaimed albums and touring with everyone from Diplo to Amon Tobin and Kid Koala.

Then there is the rap producer Blockhead, whose collaborations with Aesop Rock-Labor Days, None Shall Pass- are part of indie hip-hop canon. The veteran who collaborated with luminaries like Cage, Illogic and Blueprint but also made memorable records with then little-known artists like Despot and billy woods early in their careers.

Free Sweatpants is the first time the two Blockhead’s connect, in what is really the most appropriate form. A mixtape-esque album that pairs his narrative-driven solo aesthetic with a team of rappers that thrive in Blockhead's layered, melodic sound. Aesop Rock, Tree, Breezly Brewin, Open Mike Eagle, Homeboy Sandman, Armand Hammer, Vic Spencer, Hemlock Ernst, MarQ Spekt, and billy woods round out the guest list.

"It's really something I have been wanting to do since way back in 2002 but then other things picked up and I just never got around to it" Blockhead explains, "but I felt like this was a good time for it. These are artists I actively listen to, so it was exciting to make just based on that".

Free Sweatpants

Blockhead - Kiss The Cook Ft. Aesop Rock

August 2012 is the 15 year anniversary for Atmosphere's debut album, "Overcast"! To celebrate Fifth Element will have the CD on sale for $5.99 for the rest of the month of August!! Get Yours: http://fifthelementonline.com/products/atmosphere-overcast

Atmosphere-1597 (from the Rhymesayers Release "Overcast" 1997)

Labor Days

Daylight

When discussing the contemporary sound of Los Angeles, one would be remiss to omit production duo MIKE & KEYS (formerly The Futuristiks). Known for creating luxurious tapestries of brilliantly composed, surgically precise sonic poetry, it's clear that the duo's proprietary potion can only be achieved by their undeniable chemistry.  

Inspired equally by the synthy G-funk bounce of West Coast icons Dr. Dre & mentor DJ Quik, and the hypnotic, sample-centric production of Hi-Tek & J Dilla, MIKE & KEYS perfect balance of new and nostalgia reaches far beyond the confines of California. The MIKE & KEYS sound is appropriately described by critics as "masterful" and the legendary Redman as "Nineteen Ninety Now." 

The 6x Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling Mike & Keys are widely known for executive producing Nipsey Hussle’s Grammy-nominated masterpiece, Victory Lap as well as music with artists including Jay Z, Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Dom Kennedy, Dave East and Buddy (amongst many others).