Quazedelic Set To Release Debut Album In October
Quazedelic is far from a stranger to Dubcnn. Over the past years, the
Long Beach bred rapper/producer has been featured on the site for his work with the likes of George Clinton, Snoop Dogg, Kokane, Goldie Loc, Redman & Method Man, just to name a few. Just earlier this year, we reported about Quaze linking up with Declaime and Georgia Anne Muldrow and their SomeOthaShip Connect imprint. Following their work on Declaime's "Fonk" album, they ended up doing on a full length LP for Quaze, entitled "Stan Sly: AnuthaWorld".
The album, produced entirely by Quaze and the result of a decade's worth of work, is a synthesis of sound and soul that harnesses the essence of funk with modern day trappings. A hybrid of George Clinton-esque syncopated grooves and Doggystyle bravado, "Stan Sly: AnothaWorld" delivers the writings of a new chapter in the saga of funk and soul. On the concept of "Stan Sly", Quazedelic explains it as a holy matrimony between fantasy and reality. "I find inspiration in the chaos going on in my life. It takes something almost tragic to create some of my deepest songs," says Quaze.
More than a producer, Quaze is a multi-instrumentalist, regularly taking his talents behind the keys on tour with George Clinton. Quaze first hooked up with George Clinton in 1999 while doing production for E-40's cousin B-Legit in the Bay Area. Legend has it that the funk-master summoned Quaze to work the boards at Off Planet Studios in the absence of the Clinton's head engineer. After the initial introduction, the two began collaborating and navigating the musical airwaves in search of the Funk. In the words of Quaze himself, "the rest was his-story". Ten years of consistent collaboration between Funkentstien and Kid Funk has passed culminating in Quaze's decision to hit the road as a full-time member of P-Funk – Quaze is currently on tour with George Clinton – and the release of his debut LP.
Quazedelic - Hold On Feat. Snoop Dogg
"Stan Sly: AnuthaWorld" is scheduled to drop on October 5th. Check back for the latest on Quaze and his project.