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Bret Boogie takes “Control”

Posted by Beko in Blog, News, albums | September 8th, 2010

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

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Jax featured on previously unheard track

Posted by Beko in Blog, artists, songs | May 5th, 2010

Produced by Tha’ GoodSon of Transistor Fist, the song utilizes an unfinished recording session with Jax of Binkis Recs before his untimely passing. GoodSon and Senator Bret later wrote around Jax’s verse, creating a new song that pays homage to the fallen artist, while maintaining Bret’s strong themes of personal empowerment and socio-political deconstruction. Senor Kaos, one of Jax’s closest friends and collaborators, then rounded out the song, co-signing the themes, while remembering the incredible energy that was Jax.

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SATURDAY AT SMITHS

Posted by Beko in News | January 10th, 2010

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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