markedone Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 The first album from Seattle rap group Shabazz Palaces is coming out June 28th, lets get some buzz/ discussion going for this!!Everything I've heard is incredibly fresh and inventive, and its good to hear voice of 'Butterfly' from Digable Planets rapping in a new context.Click through for more release info:And go HERE (npr) to stream the full album!Or just listen to this particularly fresh track:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CbnYw-TgnEI'm incredibly surprised this hasn't had more buzz around these parts. I've listened to most of the tracks, and its honestly like Autechre went and made a rap album, the beats are weird as hell but always super dank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Member Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 this is some good shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markedone Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 This album is too dank to slip under watmm's radar This joint is a prime example why: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnoBIQWS5bs The main piano sample is really infectious, then the way the strings/piano/synth melodies all converge at 3:17 is supremely beautiful, possibly my favorite moment on the album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markedone Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Black Up is out today! I picked up the record from my shop, all 90's like. im a bit disappointed in your lack of interest watmm.. this album is one of the freshest, most inventive albums to grace my ears in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I have heard quite a bit about this so I may have to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 yea this is pretty sick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markedone Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 The album has a great arc to it, starts off sprinting with the bombastic chaos of 'free press and curl', and ends on a particularly epic note with 'Swerve'. That last one is still my favorite track, its just perfect throughout. Those 2 tracks in particular really remind me of Autechre's Move of Ten. The sharp stabs of 'free press and curl' are akin to Etchogon-S and 'Swerve' is more of a chill-epic than Cep puiqMX's apocalyptic-epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Green Kingdom Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 This might be some of the best hip hop I've heard in a while- Ish/Butterfly always comes fresh. Think it's about time to make the purchase... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke viia Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 seattle represent :sup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markedone Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 :sup: im from seattle school pulls me elsewhere. still consider seattle my home though I'll be picking up this LP once my record store gets it in, I made sure with dat special order And for the record, the Ishmael (sorry.. Palaceer Lazaro) delivers the lyric 'Clear some space out, So we can space out' STILL gets stuck in my head.. weeks later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markedone Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 Oooh, been listening to this so much. The LP doesn't look at all like that picture up top, it looks like this: The material around the text is like.. some kind of super soft, almost velvety paper. Really slick package. The back says "Black Up" in similar style to the front, and the red inner sleeve has the tracks printed in this crazy typography. I'll try to take a picture of it when I have time, but I'm currently in transition between houses.. busy times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 oooh, more pics please. looks gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AcrossCanyons Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 yeah that packaging is really nice looking. would love it if you could get pics of the rest. real dope release too. wish i had the money to pick up the physical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 this album is killer. wow, i have been spending lots of time with it the last couple days. really freakin good. i think im going to have to buy this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markedone Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 wow, i have been spending lots of time with it the last couple days. really freakin good. i do say.. it took me by storm as well! have some pics of that funky typography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 nice. i looked up their other ep's and they have real nice artwork too. looks like they sewed patches onto cardboard sleeves. everything about this project is very refreshing. thanks for pushing this on here, it was the tipping point for me to check this out and i am oh so glad i did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 can't. stop. listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 that's what she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markedone Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 :wtf: Are you.. Can you.. Were you (felt) fuck... i'm going to say it now, easily one of if not the top track i've heard in the last.. 5 years or so. The production is just perfect, starting with the symphony of bass and swirling tones. And then those first notes of the beat, when it teases you with the chords, and the kicks come after.. jizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markedone Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 This album still kicks all sorts of ass. New favorite track is for sure this laid back gem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL1BD-_qXP4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 bump. this album has blown my mind multiple times the last few weeks. simply outstanding, freshest hip hop in a good while. First the sound design, then the subtle melodies, then the beats, and now the lyrics which i cant get out of my head - this album has it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwAHvNjrMUs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 lord knows I'm a big proponent of this album but this remix is pretty weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyern Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Generally I don't like hip hop, but I love this album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joseph Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 :wtf: Are you.. Can you.. Were you (felt) fuck... i'm going to say it now, easily one of if not the top track i've heard in the last.. 5 years or so. The production is just perfect, starting with the symphony of bass and swirling tones. And then those first notes of the beat, when it teases you with the chords, and the kicks come after.. jizzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Tell me about it! I love rediscovering how fucking awesome these guys are every time I revisit their stuff. The self-titled EP is insane, and Black up is super deep. I heard they're working on another album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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