01. Retrospects 02. Run This feat. Celph Titled 03. Aneurysm 04. 12th Chamber feat. Inspectah Deck 05. The Handle feat. Sadat X 06. For My Enemies 07. Drawbar 1-2 feat. Evidence & Alchemist 08. No Shots 09. Bare Knuckle Boxing feat. Ill Bill, Vinnie Paz & Reef The Lost Cauze 10. I Hate Flying 11. The Most Rotten feat. Statik Selektah 12. New Rapper
Over here at the 7L & Esoteric company store we swear by authen- 1212 sums up everything WE (your rap group) want out of a rap ticity and being up front with our patrons. We’ve given you a lot of album: hell, aggression, and truth. Sartre’s hell is other people, our music over the past 14-15 years. Some even give us credit for hell is other rap guys. starting a few trends here and there; both positive and negative. But this is 1212. Still, we brought some of said rap guys along for 1212: Inspectah Deck, Sadat X, ILL Bill, Evidence, Alchemist, Celph Titled, Vinnie 1212 is not about that. 1212 is about being honest with yourself and Paz, Reef the Lost Cauze, Statik Selektah, and even good ol’ 7L. accepting your shortcomings. 1212 is about loosening your grip and extending a hand. That’s right ya’ll, 7L is back for the first 7LES album in 4 years… and he’s making sure Eso isn’t rapping about his dog(s?!) or his baby or If you define “cool” as feeling vulnerable and perhaps crestfallen, irrelevant personal non-boom bap ish. 1212 will make you feel like the Fonz. You guys wanna hype up 1212 as your rap group’s “darkest album 1212 is about confronting your demons. It is also about eating those yet?” You wanna start a buzz for 1212 as 7LES’ “bringin’ it back to demons, puking them up and then throwing them in a fiery pit of the essence” album? agony and death. Well go ahead, so do we! Get ready for 1212. 1212 is about snatching authority by the neck and collapsing its windpipe. It is also about taking the closest weapon and beating We, much like you, have come to save the game and crush the BS your opponent to a bloody pulp. on the radio and the social networks and the planet and the...
1212 is about a rap group, plain and simple. Your rap group. 7L & Esoteric. 1212.
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Format: CD Cat. No: FLY 6707 Label: Fly Casual Creative Available: OCTOBER 12th 01. At Night 02. Don’t Stay Home 03. California 04. 20’s and Dreams 05. Outta My Head
In Like Lions made their debut on the Boston music scene with their first untitled EP in March of 2009. Since then they have taken strides to reinvent themselves.
It’s current Line-up united their musical influences to record “At Night” with the help of producer Jim Dineen. The five track EP was recorded in 60 hours over four days at 1867 Recording Studios, a former Masonic temple.
The sleepless nights and inspired days has resulted in a compilation of true rock-ability, sincerity and soul. Each track tells a story of it’s own, with vibrant melodies, genuine vocals and rousing beats to yield a rich musical experience.
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Format: CD Cat. No: FP 002 Label: Fort Point Recordings Available: OCTOBER 12th 1. Yekermo Sew 2. The Radcliffe 3. I Faram Gami 4. Yekatit 5. Kasalefkut Hulu 6. Mulatu 7. Munaye 8. Yegelle Tezeta 9. Ebo Lala
Ethiopian, Mulatu Astatke is a giant in African music. He “MUSICALLY, HE HAS BEEN MY is the inventor of Ethio-jazz. His work has inspired many BIGGEST INSPIRATION” imitations, many admirers and a whole new generation — CUT CHEMIST of fans. His music veers from the sublime tezetas to the “ONE OF THE MUSICAL VISIONARIES most foot stomping funk. The award winning and OF OUR AGE… WE ARE invaluable Ethiopiques series has shed a light into a STILL TRYING TO CATCH UP.” — QUANTIC vital and amazing music scene that existed in the Addis Ababa in the 60s. The composter/arranger of that era was Mulatu Astatke. PROJECT DETAILS:
On February 1st he blessed the sold out Luckmann Theatre • Part one of a three part series with an amazing show. He shared the stage with veter- • CD includes: Live concert (mastered) and the “Yekermo Sew (Te’amir Remix)” ans of the Los Angeles jazz scene Bennie Maupin, Azar Lawrence and Phil Ranelin. The performance is beautiful, • DVD contains: Full live concert, slideshows and special features showcasing many classics as well as some new material. • DVD Specifications: Nas, Damien Marley, Cut Chemist, Quantic, Madlib and 73 Minutes / Black & White / Stereo / K’naan all have felt the influence of Ethio-jazz – this 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio DVD honors Mulatu and his music.
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Format: CD & DVD Cat. No: MOCD 016 Label: Mochilla Available: OCTOBER 12th
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Ethiopian, Mulatu Astatke is a giant in African music. He “MUSICALLY, is the inventor of Ethio-jazz. His work has inspired many HE HAS BEEN MY imitations, many admirers and a whole new generation BIGGEST INSPIRATION” of fans. His music veers from the sublime tezetas to the — CUT CHEMIST most foot stomping funk. The award winning and “ONE OF THE invaluable Ethiopiques series has shed a light into a MUSICAL VISIONARIES vital and amazing music scene that existed in the Addis OF OUR AGE… WE ARE STILL Ababa in the 60s. The composter/arranger of that era TRYING TO CATCH UP.” was Mulatu Astatke. — QUANTIC
On February 1st he blessed the sold out Luckmann Theatre with an amazing show. He shared the stage with veter- PROJECT DETAILS: ans of the Los Angeles jazz scene Bennie Maupin, Azar • Part one of a three part series Lawrence and Phil Ranelin. The performance is beautiful, • Packaged in a beautiful 5-color gatefold jacket showcasing many classics as well as some new material. printed on brown chip board Nas, Damien Marley, Cut Chemist, Quantic, Madlib and • Companion piece to the full length DVD K’naan all have felt the influence of Ethio-jazz – this • Includes extensive liner notes and interview special edition 2xLP honors Mulatu and his music.
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Format: 2xLP Cat. No: MOLP 007 Label: Mochilla Available: OCTOBER 12th
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