Archive for December, 2009

Dessa – A Badly Broken Code

Monday, December 14th, 2009

dessa doomtree album artworkPreorder Dessa’s new full-length album, A Badly Broken Code, to get a signed copy of the disc delivered by January 19th. Fans who pre-order will also get exclusive access to a live broadcast of Dessa’s rehearsal for her CD release show. You’ll be able to preview music from the album, listen to singers interpret the songs, and even send in your questions to Dessa and the other musicians.

A Badly Broken Code is the long-awaited full-length album from Dessa. The disc features production from Paper Tiger, Lazerbeak, Cecil Otter, MK Larada, and Big Jess. The fifteen songs emphasize Dessa’s wingspan as a singer, rapper, and lyricist—the tracks range from melancholy a cappella arrangements to vintage torch songs to infectious rap cuts.

The album art for A Badly Broken Code was designed by Doomtree’s MK Larada. Passcodes encrypted in the artwork allow fans to access special footage and images from the Doomtree Vault.

Pre-order the album and download the free track “Dixon’s Girl”

Mictlan Prizefight Music Video

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Here’s the Mike Mictlan video for the track Prizefight that was premiered at the Doomtree Blowout. The video was directed by Greg Hubacek, and the track can be found on Mictlan & Lazerbeak’s Hand Over Fist album as well as Doomtree’s False Hopes 13.

Icon the Mic King – Snake Oil ft Slug

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Check out this track featuring Slug (atmosphere) on Icon the Mic King & Chum’s 2009 release “Flavor Ade”

“Philadelphia’s MiC K!NG originally came up as a champion battle rapper and freestyle master who is known for his mind boggling performances and relentless touring worldwide. Over the years he has toured and collaborated with everyone from multiple members of Wu-Tang to Jus Allah of Jedi Mind Tricks. Chum is better known as the head producer for the CT crew Demigodz- home base of artists such as Apathy and Celph Titled.

Flavor Ade, named for the bootleg cousin of Kool Aid (a reference to a forthcoming project by the duo), is a sugar-packed high energy album that showcases a lyrically playful side to MiC K!NG which has largely been hidden in the past behind complex writing. Chum’s beats are as classic as ever- bringing everything from disco tinged drums to new jack swing throwbacks into the mix. It’s no surprise that MiC K!NG & Chum compare themselves to a modern day “Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff” and even do a perfectly re-worked cover of that groups’ “I’m All That.” Flavor Ade brings elements of fun 90s hip hop back without being completely nostalgic or forgetting the modern day super lyricism and progressive beats that this dynamic duo is loved for.”

Doomtree False Hopes 15

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

The latest False Hopes album from Doomtree is available for pre-order and ships 12/2. If you’re headed to the Doomtree Blowout this Saturday at First Avenue you can also pick the album up there. The track “Coup For The Kings” with Sims and P.O.S. is available to stream or download.

doomtree false hopes 15

1. We’re Workin’ Hard (prod. by Paper Tiger)
2. Coup For The Kings ~ Sims and P.O.S. (prod. by Lazerbeak)
3. Profit & Loss ~ Dessa, Mike Mictlan, Cecil Otter, P.O.S., Sims (prod. by Paper Tiger)
4. A Rickety Bridge ~ Cecil Otter (prod. by Lazerbeak)
5. Scuffle ~ Dessa (prod. by P.O.S.)
6. Do Not Stay ~ P.O.S. (prod. by Lazerbeak
7. OMG! ~ Mike Mictlan (prod. by Rich Rok)
8. Carpe Diem (prod. by Cecil Otter)

Brother Ali Live on 89.3 The Current

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Brother Ali recently did an in-studio over at local public station The Current before his Fresh Air Tour hit First Avenue. Check out the videos below of Ali and BK-One performing Fresh Air and The Preacher of the new album “Us”. Also the full audio with interview is available on The Current website.