Noa James’  “The Sea King” submerges its listeners into the leagues beneath the artist’s surface.  It’s a sonic swim through James’ perspective after having lived through several versions of himself.
        The project is a nod to  the results of the creative’s shadow work,  his appreciation for femme energy, and his understanding of the role he plays in his community and on this planet.  “The Sea King” is the Orca Mane’s evolution, navigating murky waters to truth, love, and happiness.  
“I don’t seek the glory, I seek the work.”  Throughout “The Sea King”, James reminds listeners that the true shine on this planet comes from one's purpose rather than the praise.  At the same time, the emcee is spitting some of his most enlightening and vicious bars to date,  giving himself his own flowers (with the help of some ad libs from Big Cali that’ll hype ANYBODY up!) And including features from Inland Empire royalty that are sure to put some further respect on the veteran’s body of work.
       “I’m from the 909, but you gon’ feel me like an 808.” Stevie Crooks, Cali Stackz, and Trizz, are some other big fish you can find James swimming with on “The Sea King”.  And these are not lazy features–everyone brought their bars in, bringing truth to power, that the Sea King doesn’t seek the glory–he seeks what can be done with it.  
This latest Noa James project is like a compilation of all the things you love about the artist, with a bonus of braggadocio!  The Intelligent Elegant Elephant , Yokozuna, Jason Vorhees, Majin Buu, and Orca Mane are all knights at the round table, and  “The Sea King” is the truth they come to after discussing all  their experiences.  From shadiness in the business, to love, to losing your guiding light and learning to navigate the dark in confidence…it’s all here! And it’s all for US to hear!

Go Away

Tony Hawk 99'

Sweet Love

Atlas

Voyage To Shadow Island

Sea King Intro

Inspired by my love for Dragon Ball Z & one of my favorite characters. I relate to Buu on so many levels. Produced by Aye Brook. 

Buu's Hungry Prod By Aye Brook

To kick things off, PS offers their first single, “Poseidon OG”, a smooth Nabeyin-produced track. At a time when there is so much negativity going on in the world, “Poseidon OG”, as with the entire EP, touches on the themes of self-empowerment, prosperity, truth and “riding them posi-waves”.  

Download and stream “Poseidon OG” here:


Poseidon OG

Peace Of Cake

Serman Chocolate ft Cam Gnarly & Lync

Better Than Hate Cake ft Faimkills

Granny Said dispenses a consistent message of love, positivity, and overcoming pain alongside a substantial torrent of multifaceted sound. Noa James’ raw, gritty vocals growl through a spectacular diversity of beats, from melodic boom bap loops to bass-heavy trap to slow-rolling jams. Recorded messages from his grandmother punctuate the rap release.

 

“My Granny’s wisdom always finds a way in my music because she was all I had at a time, her love and wisdom,” shares James. “My homie in high school would tell me, ‘You’re like the Water Boy, you always talking about your Granny.’ I’d tell him ‘that’s my best friend.’ During that time, my mom was in prison and my pops was somewhere in Haiti. Every aspect of my life has some of my Granny’s wisdom in it, so automatically each song has her wisdom. Don’t look at this album as a project about my Granny, it’s about how my Granny, with her love and strength, encouraged me to be me and overcome everything.”

 

Filled with love and perseverance, Granny Said is conscious with the energy of the new underground. Positive and often pro-female lyrics are juxtaposed with aggressively heavy beats for a pleasing incongruence. James has gathered a stout roster of guest artists on the release, including Sahtyre, Hugh Augustine, Faimkills, JT, Endz, Aye Brook, Gypsy Mamba, and Cleo aka HippieTrapGoddess.

 

“All the producers on this album I know pretty well and I’m pretty open-minded; being open-minded and familiar with each other helps a lot, egos leave the room and it’s just about music. JT on LOVEMONSTER gave me that country tone and Faimkills perfectly caught that alley-oop on LoveWave. With Aye Brook and Gypsy Mamba, they made some beats from scratch in front me and I was able to be there to just vibe out. I like to keep it organic as possible.”

 

Granny Said is James’ first album since 2011 and since losing over 100 pounds. The prolific artist has been a force in the Los Angeles hip hop movement, and he continues to evolve his craft and deliver “lit, church-like” live shows. “This time around, I’m not overly anxious to release, I enjoy taking my time, I love the process of creating now. I’m not second-guessing myself, I truly know myself. I want my music to remove fear from love. I want my music to help the world with self-love, self-forgiveness, self-education, self-awareness and knowledge of self. Be accountable for your choices! To me, these are the core ideas to make a better you and creating a better foundation for a better world. My message will always be about love, positivity and how I’ve overcome, that’s my formula over any beat.”

 

Granny Said by Noa James will be released on digital and select physical formats worldwide via The Order Label on July 27, 2018.

Granny Said 

Magic & Pain

Buu's Hungry

LOVEMONSTER

Chapter 11 & 28

This is Tribute to one my favorites Dragon Ball Z righteouse villain Broly. Produce by NugLife and Features Pretty Pape$

I GO BERSERK (Broly) (ft Pretty Papes) Prod by NugLife

MAJESTIC TRAVELS OF ORCAMANE & OGIE

BE WHO YOU ARE (ft Cam Archer)

ORCAMANE

I shine
like a super saiyan with a heart of gold

Inspirational speaker, love monster and I.E. hip-hop impresario Noa James is back with an album full of quality beats and fresh raps, “The Love Was Never Hidden.”  His fourth project with No Interference Recordings, this new album from the OrcaMane features performers like Aye Brook, Speeks Geak, Amanda J.A.D.E., producers Nabeyin, NugLife, and more!  The record presents a new upward outlook for the 3rd decade of this millennium.  Noa James's open mind leads him to update popular rap cadences and old ideas into something revolutionary in its positive push.  

I’m learning through the pain 
smiling in the rain
knowing in due time
I will be fine

This rich album is packed with reflective moments and delight.  Noa is a California music veteran with listeners who benefit from his exploration of dark and light, of speed and its opposite: savoring melodic moments.  This album sees him experiment with the timbre of his voice both organically and electronically as he shares with you his vulnerable hard-earned wisdom.  

love is the answer
because who you are, love is the key

James’s new project shares his healing process and mantras.  “Once I realize the love I’ve been looking for [has] always been there, life got easier.  I felt lighter.  I felt worthy but foolish because I could’ve had it sooner.  I learned I just gotta look wisdom in the eye to obtain it.”

The Love Was Never Hidden

Flavor In The Sky

Love Will Set You Free

Over the years Noa James’ autobiographical rhymes have made him a pioneer
in the art of storytelling, although his powerful, energetic stage presence and has made him a force to be reckoned with, it is the size of his heart
that has remained most imminent. James approaches his songs with the
vocal tone of a playground bully and the empowering sensitivity of that
kid who stuck up for the victims. You can also hear his love for Anime, Wrestling and self love through out his music. Not only making a name for himself as
an artist, James is also widely known as a leading force in So. California’s
Hip Hop Community especially in the Inland Empire.

Noa James

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