Cunninlynguists:
There has never been an anomaly in hip-hop quite like the southern trio CunninLynguists. Sampling genres from psych-rock to blues, New Romantic to polka, they have been musically compared to UGK and Atmosphere in the same breath.
J-Live:
J-Live is one of the most talented MCs on the planet. Fans familiar with the clever lyricist have grown to love his unique style of wordplay and his originality. At the forefront of New York's independent hip hop scene since the mid 90s, J-Live was one of the first artists to move a substantial amount of units without airplay or a major label push. J-Live relied strongly on grassroots promotions and old fashioned hard work. For years J-Live has remained an independent music icon taking his time to release quality albums. This year, joining forces with Penalty Recordings and Rykodisc J-Live prepares to drop what may be his most sophisticated, conceptual and complete album so far, The Hear After.
As an emcee, dee jay, producer, J-Live triple threat. He combines some of the tastiest samples with emotion moving raw beats and occasional live musicians to construct the most original tracks and heart stopping beats.
Sadistik:
From his earliest recordings, Sadistik has used the vocal booth to create emotive etchings of thoughts that pound so furiously on his frontal lobe that they can't help but make their way out of his mouth. His 2008 debut The Balancing Act, produced by Emancipator, showcased a hopeless romantic setting fires in a cold world through tracks such as "Ashes to Ashley" (featuring Mac Lethal) and "Searching For Some Beautiful". Two collaborative efforts would follow in the form of The Art Of Dying, produced by Kid Called Computer, and 2011's explosive Prey For Paralysis record alongside Kristoff Krane and Graham O'Brien.
The elusive beautiful that Sadistik sought on his debut album The Balancing Act is captured sonically on Flowers For My Father and garnished with an array of styles he has experimented with over the past few years. Here we have an emcee unafraid to expose the brooding that robs him of sleep through songs diagramming self-destructive tendencies and the sad sweetness of lovers lost. Such intrepid introspection has seldom been seen since Sage Francis, an artist with whom Sadistik has collaborated, released Personal Journals over a decade ago. A child of the backpack heyday, Sadistik learned from the best the scene had to offer, from the aforementioned Sage and Mac Lethal to the late, great Eyedea. You can hear Eyedea's indelible influence on urgent confessionals such as "Melancholia" and the Cage-assisted "Russian Roulette". That which Eyedea left behind in this world resonates deeply within Sadistik, as he keeps his friend's message of hope and love in the face of adversity alive, and pays touching tribute on "Micheal".
Flowers For My Father, which features guest shots from Astronautalis, Ceschi and Child Actor, marks Sadistik's first solo long player since The Balancing Act and charts his growth in spades. The spoken word close of intro track "Petrichor" foreshadows the open book to come: "I want nothing more than to tear every piece of my flesh off one by one to show you what's been hiding underneath".
Evolving his style to a more synthesized rendition of a signature cinematic Seattle sound, the new album displays a distinct juxtaposition of Sadistik's complex, vulnerable writing with textured, ambient production handled by the likes of Blue Sky Black Death and Kno of CunninLynguists. The result is his most mature and revealing project to date, with lush soundscapes lifting Sadistik's verses from a vast darkness.
Shortly after the release of The Balancing Act, Sadistik's father tragically passed. Never one to shy away from heavy topics or keep his personal life personal, Sadistik wrote Flowers for his late father, choosing to treat each song as an update of what has happened in his life since. This is reflected in writing that delves into depression, heartbreak, optimism and the struggle to make sense of the ever-shifting pieces in the world around him.
Nemo Achida:
Static. Stagnant. Suffocatingly repetitive is the breeze that flows throughout the music world. Here to free us from that commercialized smog is Nemo Achida.
Eccentric, eclectic, emerging artist. Poised and determined, bringing artistry and honesty back to our carbon copy culture. Nemo's words resonate and reflect everyday people, and expose what it is to embody the new side of urban lifestyle. Looking to set himself apart from industry standards, Nemo Achida has built unique concepts and placed hidden messages that are designed to inspire and/or inform his followers.
Born in Lexington KY, and raised around family in such urban settings as New York City and Atlanta, these life experiences shine through in his work allowing Nemo to be a well rounded artist without a region related label. Since Nemo Achida was nine, he's been behind the mic; Whether it was weekly gigs, playing drums for his church, or jamming in front of small crowds. That tenacity grew into the oppurtunity of being an standout performer, blasting through everyone's radar. Adding in his love for unique genres of music, including but not limited to Electro, Gospel, and Jazz, Nemo is truly a musician of the future.
Some of Nemo Achida's accolades include, four projects between Fall 2009 and Winter 2011, three were EP's (Elevator music, Vibrations, The North Star), and the other was a mixtape presented by KevinNottingham.com (Climax Shxt). As far as results go, the Nemo Achida brand receives anywhere from 3,000 to 8,000 downloads & views at every release. Nemo Achida has been featured on familiar blogs such as: Mad Decent :), RCRD LBL, ILLROOTS, KevinNottingham.com, YearoftheBlacksmith.com (Talib Kweli), ThatsEnuff.com (DJ Enuff), RubyHornet.com, QN5.com (Cunninlynguists), and many others. Twitter account has 1300+ followers & Facebook account has 4000+ believers. Talib Kweli picked Nemo's summer 2010 single "Memories" to be on his BlackSmith Community Mixtape, which was a collaboration tape with Mick Boogie and Pete Rock.
"I enjoy my shows when I feel the audience is at one with the rhythm, the melody, and the lyrics". Nemo is known to leave it all on the stage and never the audience feeling cheated, but leaves them anticipating his next performance. Inspiration comes from everything. The most complexe literature and even GQ [magazine], laughs the artist that gathers influence from such genius as Prince, Kanye West, Andre 3000, Q-Tip, N.E.R.D, and the entire Soulquariun Movement. Adhering to the quote: "By any means necessary," and accepting that failure is not an option, Nemo plans to seize us by our musical heartstrings, and deliver us to Bliss.
This is a 16+ event, please bring ID
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There has never been an anomaly in hip-hop quite like the southern trio CunninLynguists. Sampling genres from psych-rock to blues, New Romantic to polka, they have been musically compared to UGK and Atmosphere in the same breath.
J-Live:
J-Live is one of the most talented MCs on the planet. Fans familiar with the clever lyricist have grown to love his unique style of wordplay and his originality. At the forefront of New York's independent hip hop scene since the mid 90s, J-Live was one of the first artists to move a substantial amount of units without airplay or a major label push. J-Live relied strongly on grassroots promotions and old fashioned hard work. For years J-Live has remained an independent music icon taking his time to release quality albums. This year, joining forces with Penalty Recordings and Rykodisc J-Live prepares to drop what may be his most sophisticated, conceptual and complete album so far, The Hear After.
As an emcee, dee jay, producer, J-Live triple threat. He combines some of the tastiest samples with emotion moving raw beats and occasional live musicians to construct the most original tracks and heart stopping beats.
Sadistik:
From his earliest recordings, Sadistik has used the vocal booth to create emotive etchings of thoughts that pound so furiously on his frontal lobe that they can't help but make their way out of his mouth. His 2008 debut The Balancing Act, produced by Emancipator, showcased a hopeless romantic setting fires in a cold world through tracks such as "Ashes to Ashley" (featuring Mac Lethal) and "Searching For Some Beautiful". Two collaborative efforts would follow in the form of The Art Of Dying, produced by Kid Called Computer, and 2011's explosive Prey For Paralysis record alongside Kristoff Krane and Graham O'Brien.
The elusive beautiful that Sadistik sought on his debut album The Balancing Act is captured sonically on Flowers For My Father and garnished with an array of styles he has experimented with over the past few years. Here we have an emcee unafraid to expose the brooding that robs him of sleep through songs diagramming self-destructive tendencies and the sad sweetness of lovers lost. Such intrepid introspection has seldom been seen since Sage Francis, an artist with whom Sadistik has collaborated, released Personal Journals over a decade ago. A child of the backpack heyday, Sadistik learned from the best the scene had to offer, from the aforementioned Sage and Mac Lethal to the late, great Eyedea. You can hear Eyedea's indelible influence on urgent confessionals such as "Melancholia" and the Cage-assisted "Russian Roulette". That which Eyedea left behind in this world resonates deeply within Sadistik, as he keeps his friend's message of hope and love in the face of adversity alive, and pays touching tribute on "Micheal".
Flowers For My Father, which features guest shots from Astronautalis, Ceschi and Child Actor, marks Sadistik's first solo long player since The Balancing Act and charts his growth in spades. The spoken word close of intro track "Petrichor" foreshadows the open book to come: "I want nothing more than to tear every piece of my flesh off one by one to show you what's been hiding underneath".
Evolving his style to a more synthesized rendition of a signature cinematic Seattle sound, the new album displays a distinct juxtaposition of Sadistik's complex, vulnerable writing with textured, ambient production handled by the likes of Blue Sky Black Death and Kno of CunninLynguists. The result is his most mature and revealing project to date, with lush soundscapes lifting Sadistik's verses from a vast darkness.
Shortly after the release of The Balancing Act, Sadistik's father tragically passed. Never one to shy away from heavy topics or keep his personal life personal, Sadistik wrote Flowers for his late father, choosing to treat each song as an update of what has happened in his life since. This is reflected in writing that delves into depression, heartbreak, optimism and the struggle to make sense of the ever-shifting pieces in the world around him.
Nemo Achida:
Static. Stagnant. Suffocatingly repetitive is the breeze that flows throughout the music world. Here to free us from that commercialized smog is Nemo Achida.
Eccentric, eclectic, emerging artist. Poised and determined, bringing artistry and honesty back to our carbon copy culture. Nemo's words resonate and reflect everyday people, and expose what it is to embody the new side of urban lifestyle. Looking to set himself apart from industry standards, Nemo Achida has built unique concepts and placed hidden messages that are designed to inspire and/or inform his followers.
Born in Lexington KY, and raised around family in such urban settings as New York City and Atlanta, these life experiences shine through in his work allowing Nemo to be a well rounded artist without a region related label. Since Nemo Achida was nine, he's been behind the mic; Whether it was weekly gigs, playing drums for his church, or jamming in front of small crowds. That tenacity grew into the oppurtunity of being an standout performer, blasting through everyone's radar. Adding in his love for unique genres of music, including but not limited to Electro, Gospel, and Jazz, Nemo is truly a musician of the future.
Some of Nemo Achida's accolades include, four projects between Fall 2009 and Winter 2011, three were EP's (Elevator music, Vibrations, The North Star), and the other was a mixtape presented by KevinNottingham.com (Climax Shxt). As far as results go, the Nemo Achida brand receives anywhere from 3,000 to 8,000 downloads & views at every release. Nemo Achida has been featured on familiar blogs such as: Mad Decent :), RCRD LBL, ILLROOTS, KevinNottingham.com, YearoftheBlacksmith.com (Talib Kweli), ThatsEnuff.com (DJ Enuff), RubyHornet.com, QN5.com (Cunninlynguists), and many others. Twitter account has 1300+ followers & Facebook account has 4000+ believers. Talib Kweli picked Nemo's summer 2010 single "Memories" to be on his BlackSmith Community Mixtape, which was a collaboration tape with Mick Boogie and Pete Rock.
"I enjoy my shows when I feel the audience is at one with the rhythm, the melody, and the lyrics". Nemo is known to leave it all on the stage and never the audience feeling cheated, but leaves them anticipating his next performance. Inspiration comes from everything. The most complexe literature and even GQ [magazine], laughs the artist that gathers influence from such genius as Prince, Kanye West, Andre 3000, Q-Tip, N.E.R.D, and the entire Soulquariun Movement. Adhering to the quote: "By any means necessary," and accepting that failure is not an option, Nemo plans to seize us by our musical heartstrings, and deliver us to Bliss.
This is a 16+ event, please bring ID
Cunninlynguists:
There has never been an anomaly in hip-hop quite like the southern trio CunninLynguists. Sampling genres from psych-rock to blues, New Romantic to polka, they have been musically compared to UGK and Atmosphere in the same breath.
J-Live:
J-Live is one of the most talented MCs on the planet. Fans familiar with the clever lyricist have grown to love his unique style of wordplay and his originality. At the forefront of New York's independent hip hop scene since the mid 90s, J-Live was one of the first artists to move a substantial amount of units without airplay or a major label push. J-Live relied strongly on grassroots promotions and old fashioned hard work. For years J-Live has remained an independent music icon taking his time to release quality albums. This year, joining forces with Penalty Recordings and Rykodisc J-Live prepares to drop what may be his most sophisticated, conceptual and complete album so far, The Hear After.
As an emcee, dee jay, producer, J-Live triple threat. He combines some of the tastiest samples with emotion moving raw beats and occasional live musicians to construct the most original tracks and heart stopping beats.
Sadistik:
From his earliest recordings, Sadistik has used the vocal booth to create emotive etchings of thoughts that pound so furiously on his frontal lobe that they can't help but make their way out of his mouth. His 2008 debut The Balancing Act, produced by Emancipator, showcased a hopeless romantic setting fires in a cold world through tracks such as "Ashes to Ashley" (featuring Mac Lethal) and "Searching For Some Beautiful". Two collaborative efforts would follow in the form of The Art Of Dying, produced by Kid Called Computer, and 2011's explosive Prey For Paralysis record alongside Kristoff Krane and Graham O'Brien.
The elusive beautiful that Sadistik sought on his debut album The Balancing Act is captured sonically on Flowers For My Father and garnished with an array of styles he has experimented with over the past few years. Here we have an emcee unafraid to expose the brooding that robs him of sleep through songs diagramming self-destructive tendencies and the sad sweetness of lovers lost. Such intrepid introspection has seldom been seen since Sage Francis, an artist with whom Sadistik has collaborated, released Personal Journals over a decade ago. A child of the backpack heyday, Sadistik learned from the best the scene had to offer, from the aforementioned Sage and Mac Lethal to the late, great Eyedea. You can hear Eyedea's indelible influence on urgent confessionals such as "Melancholia" and the Cage-assisted "Russian Roulette". That which Eyedea left behind in this world resonates deeply within Sadistik, as he keeps his friend's message of hope and love in the face of adversity alive, and pays touching tribute on "Micheal".
Flowers For My Father, which features guest shots from Astronautalis, Ceschi and Child Actor, marks Sadistik's first solo long player since The Balancing Act and charts his growth in spades. The spoken word close of intro track "Petrichor" foreshadows the open book to come: "I want nothing more than to tear every piece of my flesh off one by one to show you what's been hiding underneath".
Evolving his style to a more synthesized rendition of a signature cinematic Seattle sound, the new album displays a distinct juxtaposition of Sadistik's complex, vulnerable writing with textured, ambient production handled by the likes of Blue Sky Black Death and Kno of CunninLynguists. The result is his most mature and revealing project to date, with lush soundscapes lifting Sadistik's verses from a vast darkness.
Shortly after the release of The Balancing Act, Sadistik's father tragically passed. Never one to shy away from heavy topics or keep his personal life personal, Sadistik wrote Flowers for his late father, choosing to treat each song as an update of what has happened in his life since. This is reflected in writing that delves into depression, heartbreak, optimism and the struggle to make sense of the ever-shifting pieces in the world around him.
Nemo Achida:
Static. Stagnant. Suffocatingly repetitive is the breeze that flows throughout the music world. Here to free us from that commercialized smog is Nemo Achida.
Eccentric, eclectic, emerging artist. Poised and determined, bringing artistry and honesty back to our carbon copy culture. Nemo's words resonate and reflect everyday people, and expose what it is to embody the new side of urban lifestyle. Looking to set himself apart from industry standards, Nemo Achida has built unique concepts and placed hidden messages that are designed to inspire and/or inform his followers.
Born in Lexington KY, and raised around family in such urban settings as New York City and Atlanta, these life experiences shine through in his work allowing Nemo to be a well rounded artist without a region related label. Since Nemo Achida was nine, he's been behind the mic; Whether it was weekly gigs, playing drums for his church, or jamming in front of small crowds. That tenacity grew into the oppurtunity of being an standout performer, blasting through everyone's radar. Adding in his love for unique genres of music, including but not limited to Electro, Gospel, and Jazz, Nemo is truly a musician of the future.
Some of Nemo Achida's accolades include, four projects between Fall 2009 and Winter 2011, three were EP's (Elevator music, Vibrations, The North Star), and the other was a mixtape presented by KevinNottingham.com (Climax Shxt). As far as results go, the Nemo Achida brand receives anywhere from 3,000 to 8,000 downloads & views at every release. Nemo Achida has been featured on familiar blogs such as: Mad Decent :), RCRD LBL, ILLROOTS, KevinNottingham.com, YearoftheBlacksmith.com (Talib Kweli), ThatsEnuff.com (DJ Enuff), RubyHornet.com, QN5.com (Cunninlynguists), and many others. Twitter account has 1300+ followers & Facebook account has 4000+ believers. Talib Kweli picked Nemo's summer 2010 single "Memories" to be on his BlackSmith Community Mixtape, which was a collaboration tape with Mick Boogie and Pete Rock.
"I enjoy my shows when I feel the audience is at one with the rhythm, the melody, and the lyrics". Nemo is known to leave it all on the stage and never the audience feeling cheated, but leaves them anticipating his next performance. Inspiration comes from everything. The most complexe literature and even GQ [magazine], laughs the artist that gathers influence from such genius as Prince, Kanye West, Andre 3000, Q-Tip, N.E.R.D, and the entire Soulquariun Movement. Adhering to the quote: "By any means necessary," and accepting that failure is not an option, Nemo plans to seize us by our musical heartstrings, and deliver us to Bliss.
This is a 16+ event, please bring ID
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There has never been an anomaly in hip-hop quite like the southern trio CunninLynguists. Sampling genres from psych-rock to blues, New Romantic to polka, they have been musically compared to UGK and Atmosphere in the same breath.
J-Live:
J-Live is one of the most talented MCs on the planet. Fans familiar with the clever lyricist have grown to love his unique style of wordplay and his originality. At the forefront of New York's independent hip hop scene since the mid 90s, J-Live was one of the first artists to move a substantial amount of units without airplay or a major label push. J-Live relied strongly on grassroots promotions and old fashioned hard work. For years J-Live has remained an independent music icon taking his time to release quality albums. This year, joining forces with Penalty Recordings and Rykodisc J-Live prepares to drop what may be his most sophisticated, conceptual and complete album so far, The Hear After.
As an emcee, dee jay, producer, J-Live triple threat. He combines some of the tastiest samples with emotion moving raw beats and occasional live musicians to construct the most original tracks and heart stopping beats.
Sadistik:
From his earliest recordings, Sadistik has used the vocal booth to create emotive etchings of thoughts that pound so furiously on his frontal lobe that they can't help but make their way out of his mouth. His 2008 debut The Balancing Act, produced by Emancipator, showcased a hopeless romantic setting fires in a cold world through tracks such as "Ashes to Ashley" (featuring Mac Lethal) and "Searching For Some Beautiful". Two collaborative efforts would follow in the form of The Art Of Dying, produced by Kid Called Computer, and 2011's explosive Prey For Paralysis record alongside Kristoff Krane and Graham O'Brien.
The elusive beautiful that Sadistik sought on his debut album The Balancing Act is captured sonically on Flowers For My Father and garnished with an array of styles he has experimented with over the past few years. Here we have an emcee unafraid to expose the brooding that robs him of sleep through songs diagramming self-destructive tendencies and the sad sweetness of lovers lost. Such intrepid introspection has seldom been seen since Sage Francis, an artist with whom Sadistik has collaborated, released Personal Journals over a decade ago. A child of the backpack heyday, Sadistik learned from the best the scene had to offer, from the aforementioned Sage and Mac Lethal to the late, great Eyedea. You can hear Eyedea's indelible influence on urgent confessionals such as "Melancholia" and the Cage-assisted "Russian Roulette". That which Eyedea left behind in this world resonates deeply within Sadistik, as he keeps his friend's message of hope and love in the face of adversity alive, and pays touching tribute on "Micheal".
Flowers For My Father, which features guest shots from Astronautalis, Ceschi and Child Actor, marks Sadistik's first solo long player since The Balancing Act and charts his growth in spades. The spoken word close of intro track "Petrichor" foreshadows the open book to come: "I want nothing more than to tear every piece of my flesh off one by one to show you what's been hiding underneath".
Evolving his style to a more synthesized rendition of a signature cinematic Seattle sound, the new album displays a distinct juxtaposition of Sadistik's complex, vulnerable writing with textured, ambient production handled by the likes of Blue Sky Black Death and Kno of CunninLynguists. The result is his most mature and revealing project to date, with lush soundscapes lifting Sadistik's verses from a vast darkness.
Shortly after the release of The Balancing Act, Sadistik's father tragically passed. Never one to shy away from heavy topics or keep his personal life personal, Sadistik wrote Flowers for his late father, choosing to treat each song as an update of what has happened in his life since. This is reflected in writing that delves into depression, heartbreak, optimism and the struggle to make sense of the ever-shifting pieces in the world around him.
Nemo Achida:
Static. Stagnant. Suffocatingly repetitive is the breeze that flows throughout the music world. Here to free us from that commercialized smog is Nemo Achida.
Eccentric, eclectic, emerging artist. Poised and determined, bringing artistry and honesty back to our carbon copy culture. Nemo's words resonate and reflect everyday people, and expose what it is to embody the new side of urban lifestyle. Looking to set himself apart from industry standards, Nemo Achida has built unique concepts and placed hidden messages that are designed to inspire and/or inform his followers.
Born in Lexington KY, and raised around family in such urban settings as New York City and Atlanta, these life experiences shine through in his work allowing Nemo to be a well rounded artist without a region related label. Since Nemo Achida was nine, he's been behind the mic; Whether it was weekly gigs, playing drums for his church, or jamming in front of small crowds. That tenacity grew into the oppurtunity of being an standout performer, blasting through everyone's radar. Adding in his love for unique genres of music, including but not limited to Electro, Gospel, and Jazz, Nemo is truly a musician of the future.
Some of Nemo Achida's accolades include, four projects between Fall 2009 and Winter 2011, three were EP's (Elevator music, Vibrations, The North Star), and the other was a mixtape presented by KevinNottingham.com (Climax Shxt). As far as results go, the Nemo Achida brand receives anywhere from 3,000 to 8,000 downloads & views at every release. Nemo Achida has been featured on familiar blogs such as: Mad Decent :), RCRD LBL, ILLROOTS, KevinNottingham.com, YearoftheBlacksmith.com (Talib Kweli), ThatsEnuff.com (DJ Enuff), RubyHornet.com, QN5.com (Cunninlynguists), and many others. Twitter account has 1300+ followers & Facebook account has 4000+ believers. Talib Kweli picked Nemo's summer 2010 single "Memories" to be on his BlackSmith Community Mixtape, which was a collaboration tape with Mick Boogie and Pete Rock.
"I enjoy my shows when I feel the audience is at one with the rhythm, the melody, and the lyrics". Nemo is known to leave it all on the stage and never the audience feeling cheated, but leaves them anticipating his next performance. Inspiration comes from everything. The most complexe literature and even GQ [magazine], laughs the artist that gathers influence from such genius as Prince, Kanye West, Andre 3000, Q-Tip, N.E.R.D, and the entire Soulquariun Movement. Adhering to the quote: "By any means necessary," and accepting that failure is not an option, Nemo plans to seize us by our musical heartstrings, and deliver us to Bliss.
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