Video: Illogic & Blockhead - "Capture The Sun"

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	Video: Illogic & Blockhead - "Capture The Sun" Ft. Slug (Of Atmosphere)	01.31.2013


	Capture The Sun To Be Released April 16; Features Slug Of Atmosphere, Blueprint, Abstract Rude, More

The Video: On April 16th, Illogic, a veteran of the Columbus, Ohio, hip-hop scene and Blockhead, a veteran of the New York hip-hop scene and long-time producer for Aesop Rock, will release their first collaborative full-length, *Capture The Sun. The album, which includes features from Slug* (of Atmosphere), Blueprint, Abstract Rude, and more, will be released on TK via Man Bites Dog Records. Today, Illogic & Blockhead are releasing a video for title track "Capture The Sun," which features Slug of Atmosphere and is directed by H. Rockwell. While Capture The Sun serves as the first full-length collaboration between Illogic and Blockhead, the two share a friendship, and working relationship, that dates over a decade. And for Illogic, an artist who's largely been quiet on the scene for a handful of years, and Blockhead, who's recently immersed himself in solo instrumental work, Capture The Sun comes during a creative intersection in the artist's respective solo careers. "I'd been wanting do to an album where it's just one MC and one producer," says Blockhead, explaining how he got back into producing for rappers. "All it took was Illogic dropping me a line, and I was down. Capture The Sun is a very personal project for Illogic, now married and with children, and everything about the album, from the music to the title, stems from the life changes that Illogic has experienced in the past years, as he nurtures his family while still pursuing his dreams of artistry. "The title, Capture The Sun, comes from something my grandmother always told me: 'Things delayed are not things denied,'" says Illogic. "Things happen how and when they're supposed to; the point is to go after your dreams no matter how out of reach they may seem, no matter what road blocks may get in your way. Keep going; keep moving." Those sentiments resonate throughout Capture The Sun, with songs like "Beautiful Sunday" or "Lighthouse," tracks that display not only Illogic's penchant for open, relatable stories but also the pairing's ability to create unique, complex songs. Another is "Last Breath," essentially an open letter from Illogic to his parents. "'Last Breath' is about how I've seen them over the years, how I appreciated what they've done for me and my brothers, but it also deals with their divorce," explains Illogic. "The song took me almost three years to write – I wanted to be sure I found the right words, for them and for myself, to understand my feelings." Watch "Capture The Sun" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EEXYuV_Rp0 Tweet Please contact Michelle or Dan if interested in talking with Illogic & Blockhead. The Background: With collaborative history dating back to 2000, two established independent artists in Illogic and Blockhead are teaming up for their first full-length, Capture The Sun. The Columbus, Ohio emcee/poet and Manhattan artist/producer agreed to the project during a creative intersection in their solo careers: Illogic wanted to "step outside of himself" to focus more on storytelling and relaying the feelings of his present, as he pursues his dreams while serving as a father and husband; Blockhead, fresh off a string of instrumental releases that followed extensive work with Aesop Rock earlier in his career, wanted to once again collaborate with rappers. Through virtual sessions, Illogic picked through hundreds of Block beats, and began bringing the long-developed theme of Capture The Sun to words. Over 40 songs were recorded, with two free EP's released prior to this album. Now, on April 16th, Illogic & Blockhead will release Capture The Sun, along with features from Slug (of Atmosphere), Blueprint, Abstract Rude, and more, will be released on TK via Man Bites Dog Records.
Streams: "Capture The Sun" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EEXYuV_Rp0 Bio, pictures, and streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/download/illogic-blockhead Twitter: https://twitter.com/Illogic614 https://twitter.com/BlockheadNYC https://twitter.com/MANBITESDOGRECS Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheRealBlockhead http://www.facebook.com/illogicmusic Label Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Man-Bites-Dog-Records/144790542223363 Label Website: http://www.manbitesdogrecords.com