08.18.2014
The Video:
Souls of Mischief (A-Plus, Opio, Phesto, and Tajai) released a lyric video for their track, “Ghetto Superhero” today via ____. The track is from their upcoming concept album, There Is Only Now, which will be released August 26, 2014. “Ghetto Superhero” takes place in the later half of the concept album’s storyline. After tragedy strikes main character Stoney and his girlfriend, Miriam, Stoney wishes to take revenge on Womack, the villain who caused the tragedy. Oakland, where the story takes place, seems to be getting worse and worse, and residents believe only a superhero would be able to save them- enter the fictional “Ghetto Superhero.” The track has a funky chorus that complements the rapid-fire rhymes which, with some help from the lyric video, created by Hiero Imperium producer, Unjust, allows the listener to better understand the song.
Set in 1994, There Is Only Now reads like a audio-only blaxploitation film with drama, suspense, and plot twists involving strong character roles played by Busta Rhymes, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Snoop Dogg, William Hart of The Delfonics, Scarub from Living Legends, and all four members of Souls of Mischief, who play themselves. The plot of the entire album is based on a violent near-death experience the Souls of Mischief actually encountered in San Francisco in 1994. The project is produced entirely by multi-instrumentalist and renowned producer/composer, Adrian Younge and will serve as the inaugural release for his newly launched label, Linear Labs. The album is available for pre-order here.
The album is available for pre-order in several formats: CD, digitally, double-LP, and cassette tape. All formats, including the 7″ vinyl that features the title track on the A-side and “All You Got Is You Word” on the B-side are available here: http://linearlabsmusic.com/store.php
“Ghetto Superhero” Lyric Video: http://youtu.be/FlaO5vAY6fg
iTunes pre-order link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id890335149
Starting with their landmark debut ’93 ‘til Infinity, Oakland’s four-person rap group Souls of Mischief has blazed the trail for hip hop’s evolution. Members Tajai, A-Plus, Phesto, and Opio have left their mark sonically, lyrically, and stylistically on Kanye West, Just Blaze, Big Sean, Big K.R.I.T., P. Diddy, Vampire Weekend, John Mayer, and many more who have cited them as cultural icons and influencers. Souls is also credited as having pioneered the independent label movement when they started Hieroglyphic Imperium Records in 1997 following their departure with JIVE Records, creating the infrastructure blueprint for other successful independent hip hop labels. Co-founders of the Hiero label also include emcees Del Tha Funky Homosapien, Casual, Pep Love, and producer Domino. Souls’ also forged hip-hop’s relationship with the skate, surf, and snowboard communities after iconic skate brands included their music in their VHS videotapes in the mid-90’s. The group’s creative output and legacy as a whole continues to thrive, and they show no sign of stopping. In 2013, Souls celebrated the 20 year anniversary of ’93 til Infinity, prepped a documentary film, embarked on a 50-city “Still Infinity Tour,” and released a joint 20th anniversary limited edition tee shirt capsule collection with Ecko Unlimited. They are now prepping for the August 26th release of their sixth studio album, There Is Only Now, a cinematic collaborative effort with renowned producer Adrian Younge on Adrian’s newly launched Linear Labs record label.
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“Ghetto Superhero” Lyric Video: http://youtu.be/FlaO5vAY6fg
“All You Got is Your Word”: https://soundcloud.com/linearlabs/07-all-you-got-is-your-word
Watch “There Is Only Now” feat. Snoop Dogg & Ali Shaheed Muhammed: http://youtu.be/4jLqfrBrDTw
Bio, pictures & streams available here: http://www.audibletreats.com/souls-of-mischief
Linear Labs store featuring all seven formats of the album: http://linearlabsmusic.com/store.php