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Hawthorne is the powerful new album and short film from Queens-by-way-of-Detroit emcee Motown Priest, a gifted lyricist with a penchant for writing gripping narratives. More than just a gifted storyteller, he also has a phenomenal ear for production that helps to take this project to another level. It’s a cohesive, poignant, and incredible piece of art that serves as a searing look at the world we all live in today.

“This album and film weren’t about cheap moralism or heady preaching, it’s a very simple idea of confronting who we are, and who we are affects the world around us,” Motown Priest explains. “This is where Hawthorne, in both music and film, connects.”

He’s true to his word, too, because the album’s 12 tracks bang just as hard as they make you think. They’re the type of songs you can sit with and unpack, or you can blast them at full volume to make your system rattle—or both.

Tracks like “For Sale” and “The Calogero Effect” boast soulful, nostalgic production that fits their more meditative narratives of succumbing to vices and childhood innocence. On the other hand, “Pandora’s Box” straight-up slaps thanks to its distorted guitars and live drums, while “New Religion” is an aggressive, teeth-gritting banger.

It’s all part of Motown Priest’s plan to fully engage with his audience while delivering one of the year’s best releases, regardless of genre and medium. In addition to the album, Hawthorne exists as a short film that further explores many of the same themes (ceaseless desire, identity, and capitalism) through the visual format. Within its 35-minute runtime, the film follows the same protagonist as the album, a young man who seeks change and fulfillment but doesn’t consider the pain and damage he causes along the way. It makes for a damning look at so many cultural ills, and it couldn’t have arrived at a more fitting time.

Hawthorne is available now for pre-order via DSPs and vinyl in a green color configuration through Get On Down. The digital release is set to drop April 14th release, with vinyl orders shipping on April 7th, all courtesy of O’s Circle in partnership with Brick Records. A short film of the same title—which serves as Priest’s directorial debut—is set to drop the following Friday, April 21st, and utilizes several of the album cuts as the film’s soundtrack.

Hawthorne is available now for purchase in green vinyl through Get On Down, and is set to drop digitally on Friday, April 14th, courtesy of O’s Circle in partnership with Brick Records. A short film of the same title—which serves as Priest’s directorial debut—is set to drop the following Friday, April 21st, and utilizes several of the album cuts as the film’s soundtrack.

Tracklist:
01. Great Depression (prod.  by Dvious Mindz)
02. Pandora’s Box (prod. by Fendi Pendergrass)
03. The Calogero Effect (prod. by Protagonist)
04. Farewell To Welfare (prod. by Fendi Pendergrass)
05. Employee of the Month (prod. by Awesome J)
06. New Religion (prod. by No Mistakes)
07. Nathaniel’s Mask [Interlude] (prod. by Korza)
08. For Sale (prod. by Awesome J)
09. Alphabeta (prod. by No Mistakes)
10. Trials (prod. by Cultxre)
11. Dreams, and Stories to Tell (prod. by No Mistakes)
12. Drug Money Theory (prod. by Protagonist)

Smart URL:https://lnk.to/hawthorne

Hawthorne is the powerful new album and short film from Queens-by-way-of-Detroit emcee Motown Priest, a gifted lyricist with a penchant for writing gripping narratives. More than just a gifted storyteller, he also has a phenomenal ear for production that helps to take this project to another level. It’s a cohesive, poignant, and incredible piece of art that serves as a searing look at the world we all live in today.

“This album and film weren’t about cheap moralism or heady preaching, it’s a very simple idea of confronting who we are, and who we are affects the world around us,” Motown Priest explains. “This is where Hawthorne, in both music and film, connects.”

He’s true to his word, too, because the album’s 12 tracks bang just as hard as they make you think. They’re the type of songs you can sit with and unpack, or you can blast them at full volume to make your system rattle—or both. 

Tracks like “For Sale” and “The Calogero Effect” boast soulful, nostalgic production that fits their more meditative narratives of succumbing to vices and childhood innocence. On the other hand, “Pandora’s Box” straight-up slaps thanks to its distorted guitars and live drums, while “New Religion” is an aggressive, teeth-gritting banger.

It’s all part of Motown Priest’s plan to fully engage with his audience while delivering one of the year’s best releases, regardless of genre and medium. In addition to the album, Hawthorne exists as a short film that further explores many of the same themes (ceaseless desire, identity, and capitalism) through the visual format. Within its 35-minute runtime, the film follows the same protagonist as the album, a young man who seeks change and fulfillment but doesn’t consider the pain and damage he causes along the way. It makes for a damning look at so many cultural ills, and it couldn’t have arrived at a more fitting time.

The ‘Edo.G & Insight Innovates’ album drops on May 28th, 2021!

Pre-order Vinyl & CDs, and pre-save the digital album here: https://smarturl.it/EdoGxInsight

Edo. G & Insight Innovates embrace the thoughtful and meditative message of their latest single, “It Takes Progress,” in their cinematic new video directed by Myster DL for ILL Mannered Films.

The visuals center on the two Boston rap icons, who got the opportunity to post up at a local museum to bring the words of “It Takes Progress” to life. As Insight explains, the track is about more than simply highlighting societal issues; it’s about inspiring the change necessary to make a difference. And what better way to demonstrate how that’s worked through time than to showcase the cultural artifacts of the past?

It’s the perfect backdrop for “It Takes Progress,” its lyrics, and it’s phenomenal production, which gave Insight an opportunity to provide a live, fleshed-out sound. And both he and Edo. G are as inspired as ever here with sincere and sharp rhymes. It’s no surprise, then, that each artist points to this track as one of their favorites off their self-titled collaborative debut, due out May 28.

Check out the visuals and go support their album which is available now for pre-order via download, vinyl and CD through Brick Records. 

T.H.I.N.G.S.☛ https://smarturl.it/reksthings

Reks skewers the modern education system in the thought-provoking new video for “Miss Education,” a timely and sharp look into the ways in which educators can often hold back the brightest young minds. Check out the visuals and support Reks’ latest album, ’T.H.I.N.G.S.,’ which is available now via Brick Records through your preferred digital retailer or streaming platform. The 19 track LP boasts guest appearances and production by the likes of Pharoahe Monch, Lil Fame, Evidence, Marco Polo, Nottz, Statik Selektah, Apollo Brown and more, with limited vinyl copies available in a splatter configuration courtesy of, Get On Down.

Credits: • Artist: Reks • Title: Miss Education • Produced by: G Whiz • Directed by: Logos Films & Impunity Films • Album: T.H.I.N.G.S.