BLU X SHAFIQ HUSAYN The Blueprint KEY SELLING POINTS • The latest project from acclaimed L.A. rapper Blu • Produced by famed producer Shafiq Husayn of Sa-Ra Creative Partners, who has produced tracks for Erykah Badu, Kanye West, Andre 3000, John Legend, Anderson Paak, Thundercat, Bilal, Ty Dolla $ign, Ice T, and many more • Includes one track produced by Nottz and one track produced by Taz Arnold • Includes guest appearances from Ca$hus King, Jimetta Rose, MED, and more DESCRIPTION ARTIST: Blu x Shafiq Husayn In recent years, Los Angeles rapper Blu has become one of hip-hop’s TITLE: The Blueprint most prolific artists, releasing more than a dozen acclaimed projects and CATALOG: L-NSD178 / CD-NSD178 building a worldwide fanbase. The gifted lyricist often joins forces with a LABEL: Nature Sounds single producer for an entire collection, leading to classic collaborative GENRE: Hip-Hop/Rap BARCODE: 822720717811 / 822720717828 releases with Exile, Nottz, Madlib, and more. Now, Blu is back with The FORMAT: 2XLP / CD Blueprint, a new mixtape produced by Shafiq Husayn. Known as one HOME MARKET: Los Angeles third of visionary production team Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Shafiq RELEASE: 7/20/2018 has produced for the likes of Erykah Badu, Kanye West, Andre 3000, LIST PRICE: $22.98 / CS / $11.98 / AK John Legend, Anderson Paak, Thundercat, Bilal, Ty Dolla $ign, Ice T, CASE QTY: CD 200 and many more. Dedicated to the gang culture that permeates the city TRACKLISTING (Click Tracks In Blue To Preview Audio) they both call home, The Blueprint reflects Blu’s eternal L.A. state of mind, with Shafiq’s eclectic soundscapes providing the perfect backdrop. 1. BANG ST A After mysteriously appearing online and then abruptly disappearing, the 2. 1 9 8 3 project is now receiving an official release on CD and vinyl. 3. RED HOT L.A. 4. C.O.L.O.R.S. (feat. Chris Clarke) 5. GANG ST A (feat. Akil) 6. L.A. L.A. (feat. Jimetta Rose) 7. SOUTH L.A. 8. FAKE ST AZZ 9. MY FAV COLO(U)R 10. BLOCK ST HOOD 11. 2 LIVE N DIE N L.A. (feat. Alpha Londyn) 12. RAY RAY (THE BLUEPRINT) 13. THE COLO(U)R BLACK (feat. Xiomara) 14. B.S. (THE RETURN) (feat. Donel Smokes and Brandon) 15. G.U.N. (CLAP CLAP) (feat. Ca$hus King and Montage One) 16. THE TOOKIE MONSTERS (feat. Ca$hus King) 1 7. WHO SIDE ARE YOU ON? (feat. Donel Smokes, Ca$hus King, MED and Self Jupiter) 18. GANG ST A (REMIX) 19. 1 9 5 3 20. OUTS 2 1. B.U.M.S. (Bonus) 22. ME AGAINST THE WORLD (Bonus) PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY FAT BEATS DISTRIBUTION | 8930 ETON AVE. CANOGA PARK, CA 91304 | DISTRIBUTION.FATBEATS.COM.