9.25.2019
Video: Shoreline Mafia – “Caribbean” (Prod. by Ron-Ron)
L.A.’s Favorite Rap Collective Take the Shoreline Lifestyle to the Tropics in the Latest Vid From Party Pack Vol. 2 EP
Critical Praise:
“After dropping a terrific debut album last November — a stylish bundle of songs that somehow felt nonchalant and meticulous at once — Shoreline Mafia has since become one of the most fascinating acts in a resurgent L.A. rap scene. And on Saturday night, the [collective’s] chemistry was something you could practically reach out and touch. These guys love rapping, and even more than that, they love rapping with each other.” – Washington Post
“Videos filmed in graffitied, just-made condos and fluorescent strip malls near East Hollywood helped make Shoreline Mafia the [collective] of choice for truant teenagers. “Musty” and “Bottle Service” are definitive Shoreline: rollicking, slithering, and, in their creation, laughably janky and blatantly illegal.” – Noisey
“Shoreline Mafia is leading L.A.’s unruly rap renaissance.” – The FADER
“The only prerequisites to enjoying their music are a functional set of ears” – Passion of the Weiss
The Video:
Burning up the West Coast and beyond with their electric chemistry, Shoreline Mafia work hard and function even harder. Heading down to the tropics to spread their signature brand of turn-up, the L.A. rap collective shares “Caribbean,” a new music video. With an ethereal, head-nodding production from longtime Shoreline sound architect Ron-Ron, “Caribbean” is a lyrical showcase for OhGeesy and Rob Vicious, who dish out internal rhyme after internal rhyme: “I’m like Wheezy but I’m ‘Geesy, I be runnin’ ’round on fire/My lil’ juvie keep the Uzi, and it’s always right beside him,” rhymes OhGeesy.
In the video, OhGeesy and Fenix Flexin head to Hawaii, an ocean away from the Caribbean but with a similar island vibe, and taking a tour of the parts of the Aloha State that don’t show up in tourism books. Meanwhile, back in L.A., Rob Vicious has the time of his life at a local club. “Caribbean” is the latest video from Shoreline’s Party Pack Vol. 2, following the Fenix Flexin-featuring “Fell In Love” (5+ million YouTube views).
A tight nine-pack of radio-ready West Coast snap, Party Pack Vol. 2 showcases the lived-in chemistry between the group’s four emcees (Fenix Flexin, OhGeesy, Rob Vicious, Master Kato), as they explore several unique sonic avenues within the collective’s dark and minimalist sound world. With production from frequent Shoreline collaborators like Ron-Ron and Ace The Face, along with hitmaker D.A. Doman (Tyga’s “Taste”), the project peaked at #4 on Apple Music, landing six songs on the service’s Top 200 charts. The new EP peaked at #61 on the Billboard 200 and helped propel the group to #72 on Rolling Stone‘s new Artist 500 chart (with 12 million total streams on the Shoreline discography in the past week).
Earlier this month, Shoreline Mafia announced the “Paid In Full Tour,” an upcoming headlining Fall tour. Commencing on October 26th, the tour will take Shoreline members Fenix Flexin and OhGeesy coast-to-coast, topping the bill at clubs and theaters across the country. Prior to the “Paid In Full Tour,” Fenix and OhGeesy will take a trip overseas for the “Euro Wave Tour,” a 16-date, 14-country tour through Europe and Canada. The two members of Shoreline Mafia will keep busy in the meantime with festival appearances, bringing their unique stage energy to Papas Beach Bash (Rosarito, MX), Life Is Beautiful (Las Vegas, NV), and Rolling Loud Bay Area (Oakland, CA). Tickets for Shoreline Mafia’s “Paid In Full Tour” are available for sale.
Watch “Caribbean”: https://Shoreline.lnk.to/CaribbeanVideo
Buy/Stream Party Pack Vol. 2 EP: https://Shoreline.lnk.to/PartyPackVol2PR
Buy tickets for Shoreline Mafia concerts: https://www.hellawave.com/PartyPack2/
Party Pack Vol. 2 EP tracklist:
- Wings
- Fell In Love
- Caribbean
- Mind Right ft. Warhol.SS
- Chandelier ft. Curren$y
- Half N Half ft. Mac P Dawg
- Pour Two 4’s
- Free Drakeo, Free Greedo ft. BandGang Paid Will
- Wake Me Up In Traffic ft. Drakeo The Ruler & 03 Greedo
Shoreline Mafia “Paid In Full Tour” Dates:
10/24 Thu – Edmonton, AB – Union Hall
10/25 Fri – Calgary, AB – Macewan Ballroom
10/26 Sat – Missoula, MT – Top Hat Lounge
10/27 Sun – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
10/29 Tue – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
10/30 Wed – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
10/31 Thu – Pomona, CA – The Fox Theater
11/01 Fri – San Diego, CA – SOMA
11/02 Sat – Las Vegas, NV – Day N Night Festival
11/03 Sun – Flagstaff, AZ – Orpheum Theater
11/05 Tue – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theater
11/06 Wed – Dallas, TX – House of Blues – Dallas
11/07 Thu – New Orleans, LA – Republic NOLA
11/08 Fri – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Heaven)
11/09 Sat – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
11/11 Mon – New York, NY – Webster Hall
11/12 Tue – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
11/13 Wed – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
11/15 Fri – Clifton Park, NY – Upstate Concert Hall
11/16 Sat – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore – Detroit
11/17 Sun – Chicago, IL – House of Blues – Chicago
11/19 Tue – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
11/21 Thu – Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
11/22 Fri – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
11/23 Sat – Reno, NV – Jub Jub’s
11/24 Sun – San Francisco, CA – Warfield Theatre
Shoreline Mafia “Euro Wave Tour” dates:
10/3 – Frankfurt, Germany – Zoom
10/4 – Dornbirn, Austria – Conrad Sohm
10/6 – Paris, France – Les Etoiles
10/7 – London, UK – The Islington
10/8 – Amsterdan, Netherlands – Bitterzoet
10/10 – Antwerp, Belgium – Kavka
10/11 – Cologne, Germany – Veedel Club
10/12 – Berlin, Germany – Burg Schnabel
10/13 – Warsaw, Poland – Klub Hydrozagadka
10/15 – Kiev, Ukraine
10/16 – Moscow, Russia
10/18 – Helsinki, Finland
10/19 – Stockholm, Sweden – Debaser
10/20 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Loppen
10/24 – Edmonton, AL, Canada – Union Hall
10/25 – Calgary, AL, Canada – MacEwan Conference
Please contact Michelle or Scott for more info.
The Background:
Comprised of Fenix Flexin, OhGeesy, Rob Vicious, and Master Kato, Shoreline Mafia leads an exciting new wave of L.A. rappers. With over 18 million streams per month on all platforms, RIAA Gold certifications for singles “Musty” and “Nun Major,” and a platinum plaque for “Bands,” Shoreline Mafia is only just getting started.
Links:
official site | instagram | twitter | facebook | spotify | youtube | soundcloud
“Caribbean” (OhGeesy, Rob Vicious): https://Shoreline.lnk.to/CaribbeanVideo
Party Pack Vol. 2 EP: https://Shoreline.lnk.to/PartyPackVol2PR
Buy tickets for Shoreline Mafia concerts: https://www.hellawave.com/PartyPack2
“Fell In Love” (Fenix Flexin): https://youtu.be/JHUnTLTG1KI