Today, STL GLD (Moe Pope & The Arcitype) release the official video for their single, “Sunrise” featuring Brooklyn shoegaze artist Tea Leigh. Tea’s ethereal vocals match Pope’s effortless flow above the understated yet detailed, bed of music provided by The Arcitype. With this release, they announce the duo’s upcoming debut album, ‘My Monday Morning Music’, due August 12 on AR Classic Records/Brick Records. STL GLD’s first single, “Cocaine”, premiered on NPR this past March.
‘My Monday Morning Music’ (or MMMM) takes the listener on a journey of melodies and lyrics derived from the wide range of musical influences Moe Pope and The Arcitype share. From more ambient and introspective moments, to darker, more aggressive content, ‘My Monday Morning Music’ inspires and evokes an array of emotions throughout the project. The album features guest appearances from a breadth of notable artists spanning many different genres, including Dua Boakye (Bad Rabbits), Reks (Showoff Records), Ruste Juxx (Duck Down Records), Jake Mehrmann and Chris Klaxton (Tan Vampires), Dutch Rebelle, John Robinson and more.
“Know My Style” is a more upbeat and rugged selection from JR and PVD and it’s a sneak peak of what’s to come from Modern Vintage, the all new upcoming full length album from veteran emcee/visionary John Robinson and drummer/composer/producer PVD, which will be released on Brick Records on June 17th, 2014.
Modern Vintage is the new collaboration album from veteran emcee John Robinson (aka Lil Sci of world renown Hip-Hop group Scienz Of Life) and prolific drummer, composer, producer and band-leader Pat Van Dkye (aka PVD). John Robinson and PVD originally met at a show in 2008 and since then their chemistry has grown organically and has developed into the duo performing many formal shows together at venues like SOB’s, Blue Note NYC, LPR and others around the NY-NJ Tristate area.
Modern Vintage spells out the approach in which this album was made from front to back: The music was composed with a combination of modern technology software mixed with vintage synths and outboard gear, all blended seamlessly with live instrumentation being the foundation. The lyrics and concepts were all spontaneously crafted in the studio, session by session, by letting the soundscapes speak to the lyricist similar to how vintage recordings of the 60’s & 70’s were created.
“I took a much more structured songwriting approach to the lyrics on this album; my goal from the beginning of making this record was to take advantage of the fact that I am working with PVD- a composer/musician and not just a beat maker/producer, which definitely makes this record different from my other releases. This one is for all the true music lovers worldwide” says John Robinson.
PVD states “making this record was a dream come true. From the very first session, we set out to craft quality songs that capture a cohesive vibe and feel good. In many cases, JR was writing to merely a sketch of what actually ended up on the record. It felt great to work with an artist who trusted me enough to lend his talents to the music not knowing where I would take it sonically. Live drums, keys, guitars, horns, and synths give this record a distinctly human feel that is present in all of my favorite records, old and new. A modern-day true Hip-Hop record, grounded firmly in the traditions of jazz, funk, and soul music.”
John Robinson & PVD’s Modern Vintage is now transmitting live to the world; catch the vibes on June 17th, 2014 via Brick Records.
Tracklisting For John Robinson & PVD’s ‘Modern Vintage’:
CD Tracklisting:
1. Mic Check
2. All of the World
3. Respect King
4. Choose Your Words Wisely (feat: Melinda Camille)
5. Two Man Mob (feat: Sadat X and I.D. 4 Windz)
6. What’s The Point? (feat: Melinda Camille & Sam Barsh)
7. Off The Wall
8. This Is Art
9. Miles & Trane
10. Live Golden
11. Vinyl Is Forever (feat: El Da Sensei & Shabaam Sahdeeq)
12. 10/11/12
13. Know My Style
14. We Rock
15. Together We Are (feat Arin Maya)
16. Kiss The Sky (feat: Melinda Camille)
17. Full Circle
LP Tracklisting: (The LP includes a DL card of CD version of the audio)
Side A:
1. Mic Check
2. All of the World
3. Respect King
4. Choose Your Words Wisely (feat: Melinda Camille)
5. Two Man Mob (feat: Sadat X and I.D. 4 Windz)
6. What’s The Point? (feat: Melinda Camille & Sam Barsh)
7. Off The Wall
8. This Is Art
Side B
9. Miles & Trane
10. Live Golden
11. Vinyl Is Forever (feat: El Da Sensei & Shabaam Sahdeeq)
12. 10/11/12
13. Know My Style
14. Together We Are (feat Arin Maya)
15. Kiss The Sky (feat: Melinda Camille)
16. Full Circle
On the heels of their second consecutive Boston Music Award for Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Moe Pope & Rain release their new music video for “Lift Off” along with “What You Need Pt. 2”, an unreleased track off their critically acclaimed record, ‘Let The Right Ones In’
“Lift Off” features Nate Marsden (of Bearstronaut) mouthing Moe Pope’s lyrics on an animated journey through the streets of Boston. Rain’s production and playful synth melodies provide the backdrop for director/animator Matthew Watkins’ surreal imagining of the city.
“What You Need Pt. 2” showcases Pope’s effortless rhyming accompanied by the ethereal vocals of Brooklyn songstress Tea Leigh. Anchored by Rain’s original composition, the track is exclusively available on Soundcloud.
TERMANOLOGY TO RELEASE NEW SOLO-LP ‘G.O.Y.A.’ (GUNZ OR YAY AVAILABLE)
LP Includes Appearances from Action Bronson, N.O.R.E., Lil Fame, DJ Kay Slay, Sheek Louch, Tony Touch, Doo Wop, Inspectah Deck, Maffew Ragazino, Reks, Wais P, Dice Raw, & Chris Rivers (Big Pun’s Son) and many more.
‘G.O.Y.A.” Will Be Released On 10-8-13 via ST/Brick Records.
The CD version comes in a limited ‘Coca-Case’ package, featuring a foil-mirror cover, embossed with the word ‘G.O.Y.A.’, and including a 3.5 inch ‘Snuff Straw’ in the spine of the jewel case!
2012 was a prodigious year for Termanology, as he released two highly acclaimed projects: reconnecting with Statik Selektah for the second installment of their group endeavor 1982 (the 2012 album was released in May of 2012), a project that featured Mac Miller, Freddie Gibbs, Bun B, Crooked I, Havoc and Roc Marciano and spurned a worldwide tour, plus a collaborative project with M.O.P’s Lil Fame entitled Fizzyology (which was released in November 2012) that featured Busta Rhymes, Bun B, Styles P, Freeway and production from DJ Premier & The Alchemist.
Term has also highlighted his stellar 2012 with numerous TV appearances, including judging BET’s “106th & Park” and a corresponding “The Back Room” freestyle, and was included on BET’s “The Cypha” alongside Mike Epps & French Montana. Term also became a regular on MTV, including being a guest on Sway’s “Rapfix” and on MTV News’ “Mixtape Monday.”
In 2013 Termanology will continue to build his legacy with his new solo-LP, G.O.Y.A. (Gunz Or Yay Available) which will be released on 10-8-13 via St/Brick Records. “I love the vibe on this album, and it was recorded in Lawrence, MA; the city I grew up in as a kid” Termanology states. “I am also excited about it because it features some artists I haven’t worked with before (N.O.R.E., Dice Raw of The Roots and Big Pun’s son Chris Rivers) and because I worked with an upcoming-producer (Shortfyuz) from my neighborhood on the entire project. G.O.Y.A. has my traditional grimy street sound, but a lot of the slang and beats are really Latin influenced” Term relays.
“G.O.Y.A.” drops on October 8th, 2013 on ST./Brick Records.
1.) “STV News” f/ Sway
2.) “Scandalous” f/ Chris Rivers
3.) “Pulp Fiction” f/ REKS
4.) “Judo” f/ N.O.R.E.
5.) “American Dreamin”
6.) “Back In The Day”
7.) “G.O.Y.A.” (skit) f/ Large Professor, Lil Fame, DJ Premier & Pete Rock
8.) “Sazon” f/ H Blanco & Ea$y Money
9.) “Straight Off The Block” f/ DJ Kay Slay, Lil Fame & Sheek Louch
10.) “Secret Location”
11.) “Compra” f/ Tony Touch & Doo Wop
12.) “Juju” (skit) f/ Juju (of The Beatnuts)
13.) “Take My Turn” f/ Action Bronson & Jared Evans
14.) “Cocaine Eyes” f/ Wais P
15.) “You Aint Safe” f/ INS Deck & Maffew Ragazino
16.) “Black Hole” f/ Dice Raw & Lee Wilson
17.) “100 More Jewelz”
