Miles away from the watered-down hype of auto-tune, the glam of Hollywood, big bank accounts, and even larger cars lays the virtual city of Brooklynati. Brooklynati, is Anytown, USA; a place where small record shops struggle to stay alive, local corner stores become impromptu gathering spots, and people enjoy city parks, attractions and performance venues regularly. Providing the soundtrack to our daily encounters, this album gives everyday people a chance to discover the things they have in common with the three members of Tanya Morgan; Ilyas, Donwill, and Von Pea. Discussing his move to Brooklynati, Donwill from Tanya Morgan says, "Brooklynati is the most real place I know".

As part of the Brooklynati experience, fans will have the opportunity to explore the city of Brooklynati through a virtual metropolis outfitted with an extensive website, video newscasts, a zoo, mayor's office, and even a fledgling mom and pop record store. Fans will have a chance to "move" to Brooklynati, become part of the vibrant city, get their very own Brooklynati driver's license, and order Chinese from their favorite takeout spot. The multi-faceted multimedia campaign driving the Brooklynati experience will feature a plethora of innovative limited edition merchandise including New Era Brooklynati caps, one-of-a-kind MUNNY collectibles from THIS SIDE UP DESIGNS, Brooklynati Public Library cards which will entitle its holders to access the Library Systems files, Tanya Morgan paper toys, and city destination relics featuring the most popular spots in Brooklynati. The unveiling of the Brooklynati project will also include album release parties in 5 major cities at premiere venues.

In 2003, Brooklyn resident Von Pea teamed up with Cincinnati's Donwill and Ilyas to form Tanya Morgan. Three years later, the group's Moonlighting LP took the rap world by storm, receiving a 3.5 mic rating from The Source and high praise in XXL's Chairman's Choice column. Donwill describes the group's uniqueness and appeal: "Instead of jam-packing our releases with different producers and guest emcees for attention, we carefully choose who we work with because we make it a priority to cultivate our own sound and identity. We look to groups like Eric B and Rakim, who honed their own sound and rarely collaborated with other artists." After touring the US more than a few times following their debut release, the crew came back in 2008 with release of their mixtape Tanya Morgan is a Rap Group and their EP The Bridge. 

Bang & Boogie

06 - Blue Waffles

04 - Your Boy Is Doin It

03 - Next Time

02 - First Joint

01 - Fake Intro

05 - Happy Birthday Jesus

ARMY01 - Intro

ARMY02 - Do It Tanya (f Tiffany Paige) (prod Von Pea)

ARMY03 - Whatever Thats Mine (prod by Von Pea)

ARMY04 - Gotta Get Over It (f Napoleon & Che Grand) (prod by AEON)

ARMY05 - Rock The Bells (prod by AEON)

ARMY06 - In The City (prod by Astronote)

ARMY07 - Borrow That (f Jermiside) (prod by Astronote)

ARMY08 - We Rollin (prod by Brizzo)

ARMY09 - Together (f Exile) (prod by Exile)

Produced by Che Grand
Recorded at Tanya's Fried Chicken
Artwork by SOAP Goods Creative
Photography by Keoni Cabral

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Produced by Che Grand
Recorded at Tanya's Fried Chicken
Artwork by SOAP Goods Creative
Photography by Erik Jorgensen

Produced by Che Grand
Recorded at Tanya's Fried Chicken
Artwork by SOAP Goods Creative
Photography by Erik Jogernsen

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