Immortal Contact was a transformative journey into the depths of my soul where I was called to utilize every resource that I had in order to bring this song to full fruition. I worked with the pallet of samples that were provided by Mad Zach, used samples from Splice, and created my own sound in these works.  I included vocal performances from Karra and Rudeboy MCs that I thought fit the theme of the project along with reflecting on what was happening in my life. This song is a story about love, loss, perseverance, strength, and resilience.  On our path, we will find ourselves experiencing the highest of highs along with the lowest of lows, but may we find power and have faith in knowing that life is always happening for us, giving us the resolve to continue moving forward, towards our highest vision that we have for ourselves.  I would like to acknowledge ill Gates, Spiderhound, Seth Drake, Cryptochronica, 6th Street, Hexis, and Clint Moody for their contributions to the co-creation of my debut release and express my deepest form of gratitude for their guidance, mentoring and support. Sending infinite love and infinite light, Namaste -Leo

Kung Fu EP

Immortal Contact

Calling For You

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More Tea

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Terra Cotta Soldier is named after the army of 8,000 clay soldiers kept in the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, from around 200 BC. These soldiers were made to protect the emperor in his afterlife and each one carried a weapon and was the size of a real person. The solemn mysticism around the flute, paired with gritty basses and ever-changing atmospheres feel like they depict the life of a holy warrior whose responsibility is sacred yet everlasting.

Cypher 22: Kung Fu

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Sharrol Kelby & Munchii - Terra Cotta Soldier

This song was an exploration of martial movements through dance. Combining the heavy hitting prose of rapper Mellay with the speaker - flexing bass design of Cryptochronica this track is sure to get you kicking, bopping and karate-chopping with every listen.

Cypher 22 Kung Fu

!Kung Fou

!Kung Fou (Ft. Mellay)

Cypher 021: Urban Teahouse

Pour Me Some Tea

In 2016, ill.Gates released the “More Tea EP” which incorporated the sounds from field recordings and studio sessions in Taiwan, along with samples of Alan Watts, Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee. For Cypher 21, the challenge to the Class of 808 was to create a non-aggressive song that creates soundscapes for the Urban Teahouse. No synths were allowed except for sub-bass and the results are an ultra-chilled out journey that is the perfect soundtrack for an afternoon of meditative tea tasting.

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Track Listing:
00:00 - @PLUMCHARLIE - “Flirting with Songbird“
03:24 - TJIME - “Dusky Teabreak“
05:45 - @CRYPTOCHRONICA - “Ante Up In The Tea Quarter (Ft. Tommy Schultz)”
09:00 - @MEMORYCODE - “To Seek Nothing Is Bliss“
12:25 - @ZEVROMUSIC - “Pour Me Some Tea”
15:25 - @stanstanev - “Tranquilitea“
17:53 - @mrdjshadowstar - “It May Be (Ft. David Alton)”
21:30 - @kfishbeats - “Water Sounds“
24:05 - @porchbass “Tea Here Now”
26:28 - @kudoslokey - “Drink My Tea”
29:48 - @ill-gates - “More Tea”
33:25 - @SPIDERHOUND - “Wabi-Sabi”
35:39 - @TAOMOON -  “Gong Fu Cha“
38:15 - @KNARDHOCKS  - “Tea Etiquette“

Cypher 21: Urban Teahouse

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Cypher 021: Urban Teahouse curated by ill.Gates

Track 5: Urban Teahouse Cypher 021
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by golden light
in the afternoon
words that light the room
dance with letters
sipping oolong tea

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pick the perfect post card
for the moment
reach out, then fade away

flirting with a song bird
on the window
as he retires from day

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no limits to the places we'll go...

golden light
in the afternoon
words that light the room
dance with letters
sipping oolong tea

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backs of elephants
paper lantern skies
flip flops on motor bikes
full moons to eulogize

imbibe impermanence
as the sunset dies
meditating on calligraphy

a dragon lumbering
the grace of samurai
the silk, it catches eyes
the buildings mystify

but now I'm flirting with a song bird
on the window
as he retires from day

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no limits to the places we'll go...

Calling For You

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