In 2001, Michael Jackson was offered a bundle of songs from The Neptunes. MJ’s management rejected them and they found their way to Justin Timberlake – creating the breakthrough album Justified.

That's always bugged me.

When it was announced JT would return to the Superbowl after spectacularly failing to stand by another Jackson at the height of his career, it started bugging me more. I started out to make a single one of these mash-ups out of curiosity. Then I kept going because I'm petty and a music nerd and it was stunningly easy.

In the end though, I figured out what had been bothering me all along about Justin: It was his presence. And his whole personhood and self. 
Once those things were out of the way, I really liked a lot of his music. 
And so we offer this as a free download for as long as we can keep it on the internet.
Spread it far and wide. It's yours!

For Janet.
For Pharrel & The Clipse.
For Michael.
For Britney, goddamit.

Enjoy the Game!
~B

001 INTRO ft. Scroobius Pip

008 ME2WHATUGOT ft. The Clipse

"SEASON 1" EP available for free NOW at www.tinyurl.com/Season1EBM

Physical versions of the EP on Galactic Blue-and-Orange Colored Vinyl, limited edition Phaser Beam Glitter Cassette, or Autographed CD NOW at www.StrangeFamous.com

EBM is on the road all through 2018! Upcoming tour dates can be found at
www.strangefamousrecords.com/events/

PLAY the EPIC BEARD MEN WEB GAME at http://EpicBeardMen.com!

After a decade of sharing stages and crafting collaborations in the studio, real-life rap BFFs SAGE FRANCIS and B. DOLAN have finally caved to years of fan pressure to form an official group: EPIC BEARD MEN. The super-duo embraced the absurd name as a reminder to themselves that, while they tackle a lot of difficult subject matter in their solo work, this group’s mission boils down to one thing: “This is supposed to be fun, for fuck’s sake.”

The “SEASON 1” EP is stacked with a signature blend of dusty breaks and absurdist lyrics, infectious grooves and slapping snares, plus the effortless rapport of two of indie rap’s best passing the baton back and forth with the only other emcee capable of running this rap race at such a breakneck pace. EBM’s full-length debut album is slated to drop in October. In the interim, fans can expect videos, remixes, social media meltdowns, and lots...’o...touring.

Keep up with the adventures of the Epic Beard Men at:

www.Twitter.com/EpicBeardMen 
www.Facebook.com/EpicBeardMen 
www.Instagram.com/EpicBeardMen

Season 1

"FIVE HEARTS" - Epic Beard Men [Season 1 EP]

This episode is culled from an old cassette I discovered, where in 2001 (I believe) I interview Brendon 'Alias' Whitney from the Anticon collective. On the same tape were conversations with Doseone and Sole, but I wanted to share this. It was recorded on the phone as part of a larger story, although I don't recall where I wrote the piece for. Alias was in Oakland at the time. It's short but a great snap-shot of time.

Ep 97:
https://soundcloud.com/thehouselistpodcast/house-list-alias-benefit-and

Brendon Whitney Memorial Fund:
https://www.gofundme.com/brendonwhitney

Less Is Orchestra:
https://anticon.bandcamp.com/album/less-is-orchestra
instrumentals:
https://anticon.bandcamp.com/album/forever-is-orchestra

Ep. 103 - Alias (2001)

"Hedges" is the first single off of EBM's This Was Supposed To Be Fun album: https://www.strangefamousrecords.com/news/twstbf/

EBM are on the road throughout 2019, starting in the US in April on the "Come To The Sand Dunes" TOUR: https://fanlink.to/EBMTour2019

TWSTBF drops on all streaming and digital services on March 29, 2019. Physical versions of the album (Colored Vinyl LP, CD, Cassette) can be pre-ordered now. 

This Was Supposed to Be Fun, the debut LP (and second ofﬁcial offering) from EPIC BEARD MEN, is an indie-rap tour de force by two of the underground's ﬁnest; SAGE FRANCIS and B. DOLAN. This album knocks. It parties with disreputable outlaws in truck stops. It blends the classic sounds of breakbeats and timeless drum machines with soul grooves and sub bass. Guitars, violins, and a goddamn brass band have sat in before the party's over. On the vocal side of things, more than a few lyrical heavyweights drop in to take their turn on the mics.

“Hedges”, the first single, is a haunting character study in suburban alienation and the collapse of the psychic bonds that used to constitute the great American neighborhood. Sage and B take turns spitting the chorus, like they’re shouting across empty, manicured lawns.

This Was Supposed to Be Fun plays like a dark Buddy Comedy gone spectacularly sideways: the mighty Epic Beard Men are back in the barber chair, fuckin’ up your market share. You can’t tell them shit. The chill is gone. The chill was never here. 

http://StrangeFamousRecords.com

This Was Supposed To Be Fun

Hedges

Hedges - Epic Beard Men (Sage Francis / B. Dolan)

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This FREE 36 minute mix by UK producer Theory 77 features his remixes of Sage Francis, B. Dolan, Sleep and Metermaids songs. He also lays down a verse of his own amidst a sound collage that is peppered with turntablism, interview samples and more. Artwork by Phil Cooper. STRANGE FAMOUS! 
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Underground rapper and record label CEO Sage Francis joined us to share how his lonely journey as a hip hop fan fueled his passion for cultivating a  successful career in music. As a special bonus he shares one of his first songs, a Mother's Day rap he created at age 10.

(S2) #14 Sage Francis on hip hop and personal sacrifice.

Chris Greer aka DJ Mayonnaise who many will know from his early contributions to the inception of anticon and even was the collective label's first artist out with his solo production/mix album '55 Stories' in the first week of Jan 1999. He grew up with Alias and Tim Holland/Sole and has deep deep roots in the North Eastern Hip-Hop scene. Now check out Chris' all new production/mix just for the podcast, it's really represents the early anticon production ethos and soul very well, on top of dope selections of beats/other artists. A must listen for hardcore anticon heads just as much for regular listeners of the The House List. It's moody, dark, bruiting head nodders that if you've ever spent any time in Portland, Maine you'd fully get where the sound comes from. Hope you enjoy and please subscribe, spread the word. Besides Mayo's debut he also dropped a record in 2007 called 'Still Alive' definitely worth seeking out. He's also had the same haircut since I met him, 20 years ago.

Ep. 132 - DJ Mayonnaise - Friends & Heroes Mix

http://StrangeFamousRecords.com is an independent label and online store owned by Sage Francis. We provide artists and fans with up-to-date information on indie album releases, tour dates, free downloads and more.

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