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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 rapper and 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; Blockhead wanted to once again collaborate with rappers. Now, on April 16th, Illogic & Blockhead will release Capture The Sun, which, along with features from Slug (of Atmosphere), Blueprint, Abstract Rude, and more, will be released on TK via Man Bites Dog Records.
[wpex click for full bio]With collaborative history dating back to 2000, two established independent artists, Illogic & Blockhead are teaming up for their first full-length, Capture The SunĀ which was released on TK via Man Bites Dog Records. The Columbus, Ohio emcee/poet and Manhattan artist/producer agreed to the project during a creative intersection in their solo careers. āI was getting to a place in my writing where I was getting outside of my head. Some of my earlier works were very personal – and some of this album is too – but I wanted to step outside of myself ā storytelling and things of that nature. I thought that the things me and Blockhead did in the past worked,ā explains Illogic, who had recorded āAn Oceanā with the musical counterpart on his Write To Death Part 2 in addition to appearing on Aesop Rockās Labor Days, which Blockhead worked extensively on. Two years ago Illogic text-messaged Block, who heād met a decade ago while staying with Aesop Rock during a Rocksteady Crew anniversary. āIād been wanting to work with rappers again, after doing a few instrumental albums,ā added Block. āBeing a fan and friend of Illogicās, I jumped all over it.ā
Through virtual sessions, Illogic picked through hundreds of Block beats, and began bringing the long-developed theme of Capture The Sun to words. The concept of staying focused on your ambitious despite them seeming out of reach resonated with the Greenhouse group veteran, who feels that much of the albumās lyrics draw from that. āIām married and I have children. Itās been deterred a bit, but Iāve never stopped going for my dream.ā Over 40 songs were recorded, and two batches were parsed out into two free EP volumes of Preparing For Capture. Fans familiar with both artists had a chance to resonate. The most cohesive songs remained, yielding a benchmark moment for two veterans with extensive catalog.
With recent shows and plans of touring together in 2013, the pair feels a kinship. āIllogicās taste in beats is different from most rappers that I work with. Heās one of the few rappers who can rock over beats that sound melancholy-yet-beautiful and have it not sound corny,ā notes Blockhead, who has produced for Murs, Cage and Aesop Rock, in addition to his acclaimed Ninja Tune Records solo catalog. āI think we complement each other very well. Iād like to think some of the stuff I gave him allowed him to write a more honest album. I know some of what he wrote is some real spill-your-guts stuff.ā Illogic agrees, and explains his process, āI really just draw on experience, watching television, relationships, and my own life. Iām really introverted, Iām not outgoing per se. Iām an observer, and thatās what my writing draws on.ā Both artists point to songs like āBeautiful Sundayā and āLighthouseā as illustrated proof of what they wanted to say artistically. The album touches on third-person stories as well as firsthand accounts within Illogic and his family.
With close ties to Def Jux and Rhymesayers respectively, both vets echo a satisfaction in finding a worthy label home for Capture The Sun. āThe idea of the label is what everybody wants, but itās hard to find. So when you do, itās special,ā says Block. Illogic notes that he was inspired by the success and creative freedom he witnessed in friend/fellow Columbus veteran Copywrite. At Man Bites Dog Records, the sun burns bright for Illogic & Blockhead.
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Part Two of Mini-Doc
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Part One of Mini-Doc
“Capture The Sun”: First Video From Capture The Sun
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