'The Harder The Better' is a seven track collaborative project between the Nigerian-based emcee/producer duo of Mista Books and Teck Zilla. Inspired by classic ‘90s hip-hop and old school flicks they both grew up on, the project is chock full of vivid lyricism and cinematic soundscapes with sound bites from various movies, spoken word artists, and even legends like Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X.

From the opening salvo of the title track, Mista Books takes the listener deep into the dark crevices of the project with detailed exposition and an imposing vocal delivery. This is followed by the celebratory single "Try Angles," and the courtroom inspired concept track "Guilty By Rhyme." Both tracks showcase Books penchant for crafting verbal pictures that can be literally put on the big screen.

Rapper Phlow appears on the densely packed, piano-driven track "Unapologetic,” and as the name suggests she alongside Books hold nothing back with their take on what it takes to be true to oneself. "Black Muscle" is a somber reflective track that dwells on black excellence in every aspect and sees Books joined by Atlanta-based emcee, Mackgee for a spectacular display of love for everything black. "Prophylactic" is pure bravado on wax as Books lays the hammer on the opposition with reckless abandon. The project is wrapped up by the posse cut, "Everyday Thang" featuring Ex-O and Prophecy, where the trio take turns in expatiating their respective status as hip-hop connoisseurs over a classic piano sample expertly tailored by Teck-Zilla.

'The Harder The Better' gets straight to the point with a variety of sounds that fuse boom-bap with soul, jazz and more. On the other hand, Mista Books is fully in his element and brings forth a no-nonsense pen game. The seven track EP is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms via Str8Buttah Productions.

Mista Books: 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/iam_mistabooks
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistabooks
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mistabooks.okochi
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zG9ZS4xwGqvlGZSYki5Ji

Teck-Zilla: 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeckZilla108
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teckzilla108 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teckzilla
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3yaYtGhwwamlvDsiBqpIp0

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Mista Books & Teck Zilla - The Harder The Better

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I couldn't finish reading the new book "Dilla Time" because every 20-30 pages I would get so inspired, I always ended up turning on the maschine & making a beat & 48 hours later...voila you've got my "Dilla Time Beat Tape" produced by yours truly! Prayerfully you enjoy it!

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Track List
Hustler
Work 'N' Grind
Big 7
Gorilla
Kristy
Sittin' On Top Of The World
DECLAN RICE
Come Alive
Abobi
Angelus
KANTE (feat. Fave)
One Woman
Wrong Person
Many Things
All Of Us (Ashawo)
Kenkele
Easy To Love
Dior, Dior, Dior
Trumpet
Streets
Feran Mi
How Are You (My Friend)
Make It Easy
Love Made Me Do It
Body & Soul
Masculine (feat. Burna Boy)
Street Jam
NO COMPETITION (feat. Asake)
Peace of Mind
Currency
Daddy Yo
Tio Baby
My G
10 Toes (feat. Omah Lay)
Abobi
People (feat. Ayra Starr & Omah Lay)
Soweto (with Don Toliver, Rema & Tempoe)
Likkle Riddim
Only You
INTOXYCATED (feat. Dave)
Rock
Claro
FOR THE ROAD
Show You Off
Talibans II
Charm
Sisi Ganja
Mad Over You
Side Chick
Omo Eko
reason
Nibolowa
Lonely At The Top
Jolie
Chicken, Spice & Curry
2 Sugar (feat. Ayra Starr)
Soro
5 Star (with Rick Ross)
Anchovy
imagine
Kpe Paso
Pheelz Like Summer
Freaky Friday
Patek (Extended)
Chasing Peace Of Mind
Mukulu
Calm Down
Tonight
Bandana
One Dollar
FEEL
It's Plenty
Militerian (feat. Naira Marley)
Give Me Love
Asiko (Big Time)
Ojapiano
Sharpiru
Terminator
Shu-Peru
Hypertension
Holiday
Ijo (Laba Laba)
PRAY
Idan
Nack Remix
Operation Sweep
Nonstop
Great Guy
Abracadabra - Remix
Awodi
What's Up My G
Monalisa
New Religion
Ngozi
Carry Me Go
No Worries
 Life Goes On
Sunshine
HALLELUJAH (feat. Blaqbonez)
Ex Convict
Amapiano
Ogaranya
Bankruptcy
Shibebe
UNAVAILABLE (feat. Musa Keys)
AVAILABU
Basquiat
Electricity
GWAGWALADA
AWAY
Obapluto
Aquafina
High
PALAZZO
Aquafina
Otilo (Izz Gone)
Kolapiano Vol 2 (Isakaba)
Bad To Me
Stamina
Who Is Your Guy? - Remix
Cough
Party No Dey Stop
Sharpally
Jaye lo
Tossmitoss
Falling Up
Anabella
Sability
Rich (feat. Koker)
Bank Alert
Iyogogo
Numb / Encore

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From the pres to the afterparty, the soundtrack to your unforgettable nights!

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If It Isn't Love Freestyle

Nigerian emcee Mista Books and producer/deejay Teck-Zilla kick-off 2021 with the soulful, celebratory single titled, “Try Angles." The track sees Books in his lyrical element as he basks in the soothing nostalgic backdrop provided by Teck-Zilla. He displays an undeniable swagger with elite tastes with lines like "International swagger Mista Books aka, Valentino call me the Liberace / Quick to snap off shots like paparazzi" while emphasizing his black heritage at every turn. From chilling in his hometown of Cross River (Eastern Nigeria) to bumping Fela Kuti tracks while inhaling the herb to drain the sorrows away, Mista Books give a glimpse of his lifestyle for those who ain't familiar with him. “Try Angles” is taken from the duo’s forthcoming collab EP, ‘The Harder the Better’ due out Feb. 11 through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms via Str8Buttah Productions☛ https://smarturl.it/TheHarderTheBetter

Mista Books: 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/iam_mistabooks
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistabooks
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mistabooks.okochi
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zG9ZS4xwGqvlGZSYki5Ji

Teck-Zilla: 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeckZilla108 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teckzilla108 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teckzilla
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3yaYtGhwwamlvDsiBqpIp0

The Harder The Better

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Mista Books & Teck Zilla - Try Angles

Everyday Thang (feat. Ex-O & Prophecy)

Black Muscle (feat. Mackgee)

Unapologetic (feat. Phlow)

Guilty By Rhyme

The Harder The Better (Intro)

Teck-Zilla is a Nigerian born Producer/DJ and a founding member of the HipHop collective known as Str8Buttah which has members in Nigeria and the UK. 
   Since late 2013, Teck-Zilla shuttles between Lagos, London and Montreal, producing music and deejaying along the way.

Everyday Thang (feat. Ex-O & Prophecy)

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