LIVING LEGENDS NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 12, NUMBER 1
JANUARY 28, 2009
What's up? We hope everyone had a Happy New Year, and that so far '0Mine is going well for everybody! We have a big, BIG year planned with plenty of releases to keep everyone's ears, minds and souls happy. Keep reading to find out what release is coming up VERY SOON!!!
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Eligh & Jo Wilkinson - On Sacred Ground
Eligh and his mom, Jo Wilkinson, who has sung on more than a few Legends releases, got together and made a dope album that fuses the worlds of hip hop and folk music together! We know it sounds a bit strange, but trust us...it works! This is the perfect album to share with your own mother, older sister, or grandmother. Let their music bridge the generational gap!
The album is dropping on March 10, 2009 and features, Slug of Atmosphere, The Grouch, Pigeon John, and Jiro Yamaguchi of Ozomatli. The album will also come with a children's book which was written by Jo Wilkinson and illustrated by Eligh. The first single, "By and By" which features The Grouch is available as a FREE download on their MySpace page, head over there, check it out and tell a friend and share it with your own mother.
http://myspace. com/elighandjo
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Afro Classics - Scarub & Very
Afro Classic (AC's or Classics) is a rap duo consisting of Scarub and Very of Us Pros. Los Angeles based, they have been working together since 1999. In 2001 they released their first group album self entitled Afro Classics, which was followed by two Japan tours, and numerous performances up and down the west coast of The United States.
Now back with a new perspective on music, Afro Classics have brought forth The Classic EP. This beat driven, well versed, EP consists of six (6) progressive, hard-hitting cuts. Their songs cover a range of topics such as relationships, succession in life, and perseverance. It has been a long time coming since their last release, and now in 2009 Afro Classics present The Classic EP, also being released on March 10, 2009
http://myspace. com/afroclassicsmusic
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The Grouch & Eligh - Say G&E!
Legendary Music is proud to announce that The Grouch & Eligh are officially back with their 3rd release together which will be called, "SAY G&E!". The album will be released on April 7th, 2009 and will feature Slug of Atmosphere, Sage Francis, Blu, Mistah Fab, Gift of Gab, Pigeon John, Mike Marshall and Mystic. The album will also feature production by Eligh, The Grouch, Rick Rock, Amp Live, and Flying Lotus.
In preparation for the album G&E have launched their own Myspace page where you can download the title track from the album, "SAY G&E!", and also get a free MP3 ringtone. Head over there right now and add them as a friend...
Say G &E!!!
http://myspace. com/thegrouchandeligh
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AFTER HOURS VIDEO PREMIERE!!!
It's finally HERE! We've had a lot going on over here, but we were pleased with the way the video came out, and we hope that you are too! Congratulations to all the winners, and the prizes will be mailed out shortly. Thanks for your patience!
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The Grouch - "Breath" Video
If you missed it, The Grouch is back once again with the 3rd video from his critically acclaimed album, "Show You The World". The song "Breath" is a heartfelt track that closes out the album with positive vibes. The Grouch exhibits his growth not only as an artist but as a man and father. Check out the video below and let us know what you think. Be on the lookout for his next video for the song "Hot Air Balloons", featuring fellow Living Legends, Scarub & Bicasso.
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Sunspot Jonz/Temper Twins - Videos
Sunspot Jonz has a new side project called, "The Temper Twins" with fellow Oakland native and Mod Squad founding member, Julian Brooks. Their sound fuses Julian's HipHop, Drum N Bass, Electronica, House, and alt. indie rock, with Sunspot's signature pounding bass lines, melodies and lyrics. These two innovators and pioneers, Julian Brooks aka "Jimmy Temper" and Sunspot Jonz aka "Tim Temper" are creating yet another genre of music
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Twitter!!!
Living Legends -
http://twitter. com/livinglegends
The Grouch -
http://twitter. com/therealgrouch
Sunspot Jonz -
http://twitter. com/sunspotjonz
Eligh -
http://twitter. com/therealeligh
Murs -
http://twitter. com/iammurs