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Bret Boogie takes “Control”

The trustworthy voice of Transistor Fist, Senator Bret Boogie, finally brings us his solo debut all while flexing his first amendment rights to their fullest. Taking on our increasing need for social responsibility, Bret takes control of the mic as well as the topics he addresses. He does, however, relinquish it a couple times throughout to the likes of Senor Kaos and Methuzulah. Also, in the song, “This Is Warfare” he even includes an unearthed verse from Jax.

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This Is Warfare

The production on this album is also noteworthy with straight forward, hard-hitting beats from the likes Illistrate, The GoodSon, Beat Studies, and the Senator himself. On the track “Sorta Gotta Take Control” The GoodSon uses a guitar loop that sets a tone of confidence in time of uncertainty. The drums drive the track home with authority as Bret delivers his clear intentions.

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Sorta Gotta Take Control

“Generally, what I learned while making Control is that it is very difficult for an individual to maintain a proper balance within the context of modern life. To be a thinking, progressive, creative, yet responsible, respectable person is a task that needs constant attention and personal push. With that said, I learned how to rely upon myself to deliver the characteristics and style I want to espouse, but I also learned that I don’t have as much control as I think I do.” -Senator Bret Boogie

download the 10-track album for free here

1988 vs. 1994

Where were you when “Bring Da Rukus” came out?  How old were you? How about “The Gas Face”?  Were you even born yet? Let these mixes take you back to the days of real hip-hop. DJs ELmattic and Grandman team up with illcuts.com and Dotgotit.com to take you on an musical journey back in time. These two distinct years are arguably the best in the history of hip-hop. May the best era win.

DOWNLOAD Illcuts.com ’s 1994 side w DJ ELmattic

DOWNLOAD The Dotgotit.com 1988 side with DJ Grandman

SATURDAY AT SMITHS

ON THE BILL: ROCK MOST, PSYCHE ORIGAMI, and SOLILLAQUISTS OF SOUND

(photo by DJ Sizza Handz)

(photo by DJ Sizza Handz)

The evening started off as I stepped into the smoke free bar upstairs at Smiths Olde Bar on Midtown Atlanta.  DJ Dainja was holding down the mix as the crowd gradually trickled in.  After talking with some of the other hip hop heads in the room, showtime was upon us.  Senor Kaos grabbed the mic and introduced the first performer of the evening.  Rock Most took the stage with AmDex DJing and proceeded to do what we have come to expect from him… He Kilt it!  Then Kaos and Methuzulah (formerly MOJO Swagger) joined him for a jam and the show went up yet another notch.  And when Methuzulah slung out the Wolverine Claws, I could tell I was in for a damn good evening.  BTW, If you haven’t heard Rock Most’s latest release F.L.O., go ahead and get on that. Many agree that it is his best work to date.

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