Moemaw Naedon & Calig Kontra’s debut collaborative album, 'Cult Theatre,' is a celebration of surreal, grimy hip-hop that comes to life through visually provocative lyrics, experimental songwriting, and equally chilling and booming production. The entire record is produced by longtime collaborator Pyramid Tapes, the New Orleans beatsmith who surrounds the emcees with smoky, macabre instrumentals.

When Calig came up with the idea for the project, 'Cult Theatre' just clicked because he heard the album as “a soundtrack to an old grindhouse-type film from a projector screen.” Moemaw knew they had the right name, too: “I thought it was perfect since we’re both so visual with our bars and the album has a non-stop cohesive feel to it, like a movie, and the vibe is dark and psychedelic in typical ‘cult’ fashion.”

That vibe is apparent from the jump as the two emcees get underway on the opening track, “A New Abyss,” a sinister jaunt through “broken beer bottle glass and microphone booth bits.” Moemaw and Calig keep the pace on the ensuing eight cuts that include a woozy back-and-forth banger on “Pass the Vodka” and a dream collaboration with Lord Goat (f/k/a Goretex of Non Phixion) on “Witches Sabbath.”

Another instant standout is “Future Dystopia,” which Calig calls his favorite track. “Moemaw blacks out on that verse and hook,” he explains. “Plus I think it summarizes the album pretty well.” It’s actually that shared reverence for one another’s craft that makes Cult Theatre such a success. Moemaw and Calig don’t only sound great together on the record; they’re also quick to praise the other with rich details that only two close collaborators could really understand. And with Cult Theatre sounding this damn good, we can only hope that they bless the hip-hop community with more music in the future.

'Cult Theatre' is available now both digitally and on vinyl in limited quantities via Soul Slime Records.

Moemaw Naedon Online:
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoemawNaedon
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moemawnaedon
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moemawnaedon
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yo4jKW6ywW2n97PsfSdxR

Calig Kontra Online:
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaligKontra
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calig_kontra
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calig.kontra
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gbUWzrxbPLLlIIaYEfJGw

Moemaw Naedon & Calig Kontra - Cult Theatre

Moemaw Naedon, Calig Kontra, and Lord Goat (f/k/a Goretex of Non Phixion) team up for a brutal new banger, “Witches Sabbath,” that serves as the debut focus track taken from Moemaw and Calig’s forthcoming 'Cult Theatre' LP. 

With Pyramid Tapes on the murky and booming production, the track unfolds with creeping, vivid lyricism spit through boisterous bars from the three emcees. It’s just one of many highlights on 'Cult Theatre,' which is due out June 03 via Soul Slime Records.

Moemaw Naedon:
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoemawNaedon
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moemawnaedon
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moemawnaedon
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5yo4jKW6ywW2n97PsfSdxR

Calig Kontra:
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaligKontra
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calig_kontra
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calig.kontra
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gbUWzrxbPLLlIIaYEfJGw

Lord Goat: 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelordgoat
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelordgoat
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jEQ9dVjupKqchhxVIkHyD

Witches Sabbath (Single)

Moemaw Naedon, Calig Kontra, Lord Goat - Witches Sabbath (prod. by Pyramid Tapes)

Cult Theatre

Sovereign Sirens

Magenta Brainwash

Lucid Fragments (feat. Lyrikill & DJ Skratchmo)

A New Abyss

Moemaw Naedon and El Da Sensei connect for “Off The Path,” a hypnotizing new slapper that showcases their tongue-twisting bravado over the head nodding production from C.Scott. It all fits into the premise that both rappers are “Off The Path” with their approach to their art. And the same goes for C.Scott’s prog-leaning instrumental. 

“Off the Path” is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms, and is set to appear on Moemaw & C.Scott’s collab LP, River Rats due out Sept. 2 via DSPs and cassette through Soul Slime Records. The cassette includes two bonus tracks, “Frog Work (instrumental)” and “P.K.E. (C.Scott Remix).”

Instagram:
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• C.Scott: https://www.instagram.com/cscott412
• El Da Sensei: https://www.instagram.com/senseifromnj

River Rats

Moemaw Naedon & C.Scott - Off the Path (feat. El Da Sensei)

From May 31st 2021 - June 5th 2021 MSYH.FM partnered with Station in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh to take over their airwaves inside of the restaurant for their grand reopening and return to indoor dining. Catch a special lineup of live DJ sets curated by Make Sure You Have Fun™. This video is an all vinyl set from Moemaw Naedon.

A special thank you to Paul Seif for connecting the dots.

Thank you to The House of Suntory for sponsoring this music series.

Watch the full set exclusively on our YouTube at https://youtu.be/1UyZhBgTvvM

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Moemaw Naedon (All Vinyl DJ Set) | MSYH.FM live at Station

2) THE PHANTOM MENACE ft. MF DOOM

DF0072 - Lone Catalysts - The Prequel 94-96 EP

Pre-orders begin Late July so get on our mailing list at dopefolks@gmail.com  

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Lone Catalysts -  Rhyme & Uplift - Vinyl Out NOW!

“There is a lane for innovative, boom-bap hip-hop—and that’s what I’m about.”

Those are the words of rising rapper-producer Vice Souletric, whose new album, ‘Vice For President 2,’ proves that you can improve on a classic blueprint while making it your own.

The Lorain, Ohio native doesn’t waste a second on the record’s 11 tracks, which range from brief and powerful (“T.A.M.I.R.,” an ode to the horrific killing of young Tamir Rice by a police officer) to mellow and boastful (the Skyzoo-assisted “Stayin’ Out The Way”). And you’ll surely recognize that versatility on opening track “iRap,” a confident banger with thick, G-funk bass and a Dr. Dre-sampling hook via DJ NuEra.

Other standouts include lead single “Return Of The Black Man,” a fierce war cry featuring Talib Kweli, G. Huff, and Will Blaze, and the aptly titled “Respect The Legends” featuring King Magnetic. The latter is also the only track that Vice didn’t produce himself, as he landed the chance to spit over a 9th Wonder beat. The result is an ill dedication to Hip-Hop, which Vice drove home in speaking on the project.

“This album lets people know that I am serious and committed to contributing to the Hip-Hop culture through music,” he said. “I’m not going anywhere.”

While the remainder of the record is mostly a solo outing, don’t sleep on the features from Rapper Big Pooh and HiJinks’ appearance on the Native Tongues’esque “EIO.” The latter also shows up for “90s Sumthin,” a cut you’ll need on your warm-weather playlist this year. That goes for the entirety of ‘Vice For President 2,’ for that matter, as it’s a masterful demonstration of what it means to truly “do it yourself.”

‘Vice For President 2: There’s No Tomorrow Til You Wake Up’ is now available through all major digital retailers, via United Grind.

Buy/Stream-Links:
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• Website: http://vicesworld.com

Leaders of a Free World

Moemaw Naedon and Billy Hoyle drop the second track off their fourthcoming album "Travel Through" which drops this Saturday March 12th. The release of the project will be celebrated the same day at Boom Concepts in Pittsburgh along with performances by Naedon, Beedie, Hubbs, Joey Smooth, Idasa Tariq, DJ Blacklisted, and live art by Ronnie Hicks.  https://www.facebook.com/events/804071543055649/

Check out the first release here https://soundcloud.com/moemawnaedon/travel-through-prod-by-billy

Twitter: @MoemawNaedon & @Billy_Hoyle412

<a href='https://theartistunion.com/tracks/726b31'>Download for free on The Artist Union</a>

The Red Crow

Moemaw Naedon - Loud Dream (re-mix)

I've been performing this song for a few years now. It's gone through a few different versions in the process. Finally releasing it, so I hope you enjoy it!  

(First verse)
Pittsburgh, we gotta mend this
our hip hop scene’s too fragmented
we need balance it be unstable
everybody cliqued up like lunch tables 
the talent here is undeniable 
we need unity for our scene to be viable 
Without the Shadow Lounge, we scattered around 
Refugees desperately need a place to get down 
proprietors seekin the next buyers
we the fighters tryna put out gentrifiers
And Burgh artists gettin burned out
people turned up but u cant get em to turnout
That’s why we made the Track Meet cypher
For the b-boys, MCs, graffiti writers
DJs & all artists alike 
We in the same game let’s take it to new heights 

(Hook)
We live this hip, hop, we’re never foldin
no reason this era can’t be golden
stay movin, we’re never holdin
new era but it’s still golden	
even if we ain't the ones who be controllin
the radio, we still make it golden
it’s up to us to come together start moldin
and when you make it, make sure that it’s golden 

(Second verse)
We love to reminisce 
about the old school but we can’t forget this
uh, the love still exists
if we livin in the past then the present gets missed
Some people gotta learn to let it live
everything don’t gotta be competitive
and even if you can’t always afford to 
gotta support others if you expect them to support you 
and I show support to many local acts
but I’m tired of seein cats spittin over vocal tracks
No respect when you perform 
how we let that shit be accepted as the norm?
gotta counteract with the true essence
teach em how and why this culture’s a blessing
What I’m vending, is mind-bending
this is the start of the transcending

(Hook)
We live this hip, hop, we’re never foldin
no reason this era can’t be golden
stay movin, we’re never holdin
new era but it’s still golden	
even if we ain't the ones who be controllin
the radio, we still make it golden
It’s up to us to come together start moldin
and when you make it, make sure that it’s golden

(Third verse)
Write like king midas, a school of old
is where I’m from take it back when the standard was gold
Vinyl’s the compound that made these rhymes bust
Naedon hooked me up with the time dust 
Just tryna speak wisdom, it’s not elitism
just a few things that I’d like to see different
The scene’s consistent enough, I’m callin bluffs
pay to play… they runnin amok  
while I'm rakin it, Pittsburgh keep makin it
Don’t sleep cuz we bout to awaken it
It ain’t radical, shows should be theatrical
I’ve seen some that need to take a sabbatical
This scene can be a let down man
Thank god we got a crew like the Get Down Gang!
and I ain’t tryna discourage 
just want you to evolve so you’ll finally flourish  

(Hook)
We live this hip, hop, we’re never foldin
no reason this era can’t be golden
stay movin, we’re never holdin
new era but it’s still golden	
even if we ain't the ones who be controllin
the radio, we still make it golden
it’s up to us to come together start moldin
and when you make it, make sure that it’s golden 

FREE DOWNLOAD LINK: https://reasonpgh.bandcamp.com/releases

Mixed by DJ Thermos at Tuff Sound Recording

Cover artwork by Neil Glenn

Golden (prod. Moemaw Naedon, cuts by DJ Stealth)

Golden (w/ cuts by DJ Stealth)

Moemaw Naedon and Frigid Giant  beat by Moemaw Naedon

"The Great Escape" feat. Frigid Giant

words by BeeB beats by PYRAMID TAPES 
starring: ELESPEE, PLUSH OMEGA, MOEMAW NAEDON AND
CALIG KONTRA

e.p.

Old Times feat. Moemaw Naedon x Calig Kontra

Greetings from Moemaw Naedon. I Rhyme and I make beats...you can also find me on itunes, Spotify, Youtube etc..message me for any inquiries. Check some of my projects out.

Lucid Fragments (feat. Lyrikill & DJ Skratchmo)

Moemaw Naedon

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