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Wordsworth and Pearl Gates navigate through tragedy and triumph with musical moxie on Champion Sound. Having previously collaborated on various projects (Wordsworth solo albums, eMC), this effort allows their familiarity to sonically take shape in ways, both complimentary and dynamic. This thirteen song, Quincy Tones-produced ensemble evokes the spirit of quintessential east coast hip-hop while elaborating stylistically beyond its boundaries. Quincy Tones, born and raised in West London, has produced for Royce Da 5’9 (Dinner Time), Jay Electronica and Diddy (Ghost of Christopher Wallace), Fashawn (Man of the House), and eMC (Winds of Change). Quincy Tones describes his sound as melodic, soulful, and emotional. Champion Sound is an honest journey into the human experience; traveling through captivating melodies, stellar drum loops and witty lyricism at the speed of life. Guest features include the legendary Kool G. Rap, Talib Kweli, Rasheed Chappell, and eMC affiliate Masta Ace. As Wordsworth says on the album titled track Champion Sound, “Title Contenders and Rivals surrender’”. Wordsworth is a musician and graduate of the University of Miami, with a Masters of Music Business, and a graduate of S.U.N.Y Old Westbury, with a bachelors degree in Language Arts. In 2016, he was honored as one of the top 50 graduates of Old Westbury. He used his unique skill to write his college papers in rhyme in multiple subjects. Recently, he’s received a Masters of Secondary Education, from Grand Canyon University. He is also known as a Co-creator of MTV’s The Lyricist Lounge Show. His music has appeared on shows such as Criminal Minds and NCIS. His musical contributions expand to animation soundtracks such as Spongebob Squarepants Movie, Dexter’s Laboratory: Hip-Hop experiment, and currently appears as himself on Netflix’s Peabody and Sherman, season 1 episode 2. Also, he is part of the Hip-Hop group eMC, with Masta Ace and Stricklin. Since, 2016 he has excelled as a teacher and developed a music course unlike any in the country. Wordsworth appeared on Fox 4 news discussing the program https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/oak-hammock-middle-school-combines-music-and-learning The curriculum has been created to contribute something unique to world after receiving his Masters of Music Business. He plans to turn his curriculum into a national course. He is currently working on an autobiography, documenting his journey of music and education. Wordsworth was recently the guest speaker at New York’s Baruch College to speak during one of their music business classes. Washington Heights, New York bred rapper/singer Pearl Gates is a fresh face in Hip Hop but no stranger to blessing industry insiders and fans with quality music. Pearl Gates released his first mixtape "A Star In A Broken Sky" and immediately began to strengthen his grassroots movement. This led to opportunities touring with Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Boldy James (Mass Appeal Records) and PRhyme (Royce da 5'9 and DJ Premier). Gates appeared alongside rap supergroup eMC (Masta Ace, Wordsworth, and Stricklin) on "Fly Thoughts," the first single off their album "The Tonight Show" (via Penalty Entertainment/Sony RED) and inked a deal with Below System Records (Netherlands) shortly thereafter. His debut EP “Diamond Mind” was released in 2015 and features production from Khrysis of Justus League (9th Wonder), Kic Beats, iRobot Scott (for Triangle Park Music) and Sirplus. Artists featured include Masta Ace, Wordsworth, and Boldy James among others. He then followed up with "Play This," an EP with fellow rapper Syll which gained support from the likes of DJ Premier and DJ Eclipse, and led to Kool G Rap featuring Pearl on his album "Return of The Don" alongside Crooked I and Willie The Kid on the song "World Is Mine." He's also featured on albums from Ed O.G, Blu and DV Alias Khryst among others. His critically acclaimed full length debut album "Live From The First" was released in 2017. The well received outing features Cassidy, Torae, Bri Steves (Atlantic Records) and Geechi Suede from Camp Lo. Aside from his releases, Gates has song placements on hit the TV series “Criminal Minds,” “NCIS LA” and Own Network’s show “Queen Sugar.” He’s also penned records for artists such as Keisha Chante, R&B group Good Girl (Warner Bros. Records) and is part of the Philadelphia-based hip hop collective TheIdea.
Wordsworth and Pearl Gates navigate through tragedy and triumph with musical moxie on Champion Sound. Having previously collaborated on various projects (Wordsworth solo albums, eMC), this effort allows their familiarity to sonically take shape in ways, both complimentary and dynamic. This thirteen song, Quincy Tones-produced ensemble evokes the spirit of quintessential east coast hip-hop while elaborating stylistically beyond its boundaries. Quincy Tones, born and raised in West London, has produced for Royce Da 5’9 (Dinner Time), Jay Electronica and Diddy (Ghost of Christopher Wallace), Fashawn (Man of the House), and eMC (Winds of Change). Quincy Tones describes his sound as melodic, soulful, and emotional. Champion Sound is an honest journey into the human experience; traveling through captivating melodies, stellar drum loops and witty lyricism at the speed of life. Guest features include the legendary Kool G. Rap, Talib Kweli, Rasheed Chappell, and eMC affiliate Masta Ace. As Wordsworth says on the album titled track Champion Sound, “Title Contenders and Rivals surrender’”. Wordsworth is a musician and graduate of the University of Miami, with a Masters of Music Business, and a graduate of S.U.N.Y Old Westbury, with a bachelors degree in Language Arts. In 2016, he was honored as one of the top 50 graduates of Old Westbury. He used his unique skill to write his college papers in rhyme in multiple subjects. Recently, he’s received a Masters of Secondary Education, from Grand Canyon University. He is also known as a Co-creator of MTV’s The Lyricist Lounge Show. His music has appeared on shows such as Criminal Minds and NCIS. His musical contributions expand to animation soundtracks such as Spongebob Squarepants Movie, Dexter’s Laboratory: Hip-Hop experiment, and currently appears as himself on Netflix’s Peabody and Sherman, season 1 episode 2. Also, he is part of the Hip-Hop group eMC, with Masta Ace and Stricklin. Since, 2016 he has excelled as a teacher and developed a music course unlike any in the country. Wordsworth appeared on Fox 4 news discussing the program https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/oak-hammock-middle-school-combines-music-and-learning The curriculum has been created to contribute something unique to world after receiving his Masters of Music Business. He plans to turn his curriculum into a national course. He is currently working on an autobiography, documenting his journey of music and education. Wordsworth was recently the guest speaker at New York’s Baruch College to speak during one of their music business classes. Washington Heights, New York bred rapper/singer Pearl Gates is a fresh face in Hip Hop but no stranger to blessing industry insiders and fans with quality music. Pearl Gates released his first mixtape "A Star In A Broken Sky" and immediately began to strengthen his grassroots movement. This led to opportunities touring with Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Boldy James (Mass Appeal Records) and PRhyme (Royce da 5'9 and DJ Premier). Gates appeared alongside rap supergroup eMC (Masta Ace, Wordsworth, and Stricklin) on "Fly Thoughts," the first single off their album "The Tonight Show" (via Penalty Entertainment/Sony RED) and inked a deal with Below System Records (Netherlands) shortly thereafter. His debut EP “Diamond Mind” was released in 2015 and features production from Khrysis of Justus League (9th Wonder), Kic Beats, iRobot Scott (for Triangle Park Music) and Sirplus. Artists featured include Masta Ace, Wordsworth, and Boldy James among others. He then followed up with "Play This," an EP with fellow rapper Syll which gained support from the likes of DJ Premier and DJ Eclipse, and led to Kool G Rap featuring Pearl on his album "Return of The Don" alongside Crooked I and Willie The Kid on the song "World Is Mine." He's also featured on albums from Ed O.G, Blu and DV Alias Khryst among others. His critically acclaimed full length debut album "Live From The First" was released in 2017. The well received outing features Cassidy, Torae, Bri Steves (Atlantic Records) and Geechi Suede from Camp Lo. Aside from his releases, Gates has song placements on hit the TV series “Criminal Minds,” “NCIS LA” and Own Network’s show “Queen Sugar.” He’s also penned records for artists such as Keisha Chante, R&B group Good Girl (Warner Bros. Records) and is part of the Philadelphia-based hip hop collective TheIdea.
We're back and we're talking about the iHeartRadio Awards show and if they're even worth watching? Also, Chance the Rapper won the innovator award, but is he really an innovator? Jay-Z and Beyonce just announced their On the Run II tour so will we finally get that long rumored joint album? Are we even hyped for it? Then we discuss Elton John's last big hurrah and his upcoming eclectic, star studded tribute album, and close by talking about the latest projects from Tory Lanez, Logic, and PRhyme (Royce da 5'9" and DJ Premiere), and new upcoming releases. Check the full episode out above and tell us your thoughts, comments, and questions about the topics in the episode. 00:01:35 - Craig Mack passed away 00:04:50 - Does anyone even watch the iHeartRadio Awards and is Chance the Rapper really an innovator? 00:14:18 - Are we finally getting a Jay-Z and Beyonce joint album? 00:26:27 - Lauryn Hill headlining the Pitchfork Festival 00:28:16 - Elton John's star studded, eclectic, self-produced tribute album 00:34:16 - Finn Wolfhard (Mike from Stranger Things) hits #1 on spotify 00:36:38 - Logic, PRhyme, and Tory Lanez 01:10:27- New music dropping this and next week Relevant Links: livinglifefearless.co Intro Song: www.thepassionhifi.com
This week on A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal, we welcome legendary lyricist Royce da 5'9 and legendary producer DJ Premier, together known as PRhyme, to the Upper West Side! We talk with the guys about their new album PRhyme 2, the most meaningful co-signs they've ever received, what Dr. Dre's studio speakers can do to an artist's music and their chest, how to react to internet trolls, all the numbers they have in their cell phones but never text, and their first ever TV appearances. Royce discusses working three jobs a day after graduating high school in addition to starting his rap career, all with the threat of his father sending him to the army hanging over his head. Royce recalls almost rapping for Redman in Detroit, the open mics around town, his one-way plane ticket to NYC, working with Pharrell and Chad and Kelis before The Neptunes blew up, and how he ruined his first record contract with Tommy Boy. Preemo reveals how he and Guru lived out of Branford Marsalis' brownstone in Brooklyn, meeting Dave Chapelle through Talib Kweli and Mos Def, knowing Ol Dirty Bastard when he had a staircase flattop in 1988, programming drums on Gangstarr records together with Guru, each of them punching buttons, and the absurdity of artists being paid to make an appearance in a music video. All that plus stories from the guys about Slaughterhouse, Jay-Z, Eminem, Danny Brown, Onyx, RZA, Killer Mike, and so much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
01. Big L - The Big Picture (Intro) 02. Dilated Peoples - Clockwork 03. Royce da 5'9 - Boom 04. Capone-N-Noreaga - Invincible 05. Afu-Ra - Defeat 06. Nas - Nas Is Like 07. Crooklyn Dodgers - Return Of The Crooklyn Dodgers 08. J-Live - The Best Part 09. Mos Def - Mathematics 10. The LOX - Recognize 11. The Notorious B.I.G. - Kick In The Door 12. Rah Digga - Lessons Of Today 13. AZ - The Come Up 14. Gang Starr (Feat. M.O.P.) - 1/2 & 1/2 15. Das EFX - Kaught In Da Ak (DJ Premier remix) 16. Freddie Foxxx - Real Nigga Shit (R.N.S.) 17. M.O.P. - Follow Instructions 18. Gang Starr - Battle 19. Non Phixion - Rock Stars 20. Group Home - Livin Proof 21. Common - The 6th Sense (Feat. Bilal) 22. Jeru The Damaja - You Can't Stop The Prophet 23. Krs One - Mc's Act Like They Don't Know 24. Paula Perry - Extra, Extra 25. Jay-Z - A million And One Questions 26. D and D Project - 1,2 Pass It (Remix) (Feat. Mad Lion & Doug E. Fresh) 27. Showbiz and A.G. - Next Level (Nyte Time Mix) 28. PRhyme (Royce 5'9" & DJ Premier) - You Should Know (feat. Dwele) 29. Dr. Dre - Animals (feat. Anderson .Paak)
01. Big K.R.I.T. - Mo Better Cool (Feat. Devin The Dude, Big Sant & Bun B) 02. Logic - Under Pressure 03. Deen Burbigo - Metropolis (Feat. Eff Gee) 04. Mr. Carmack - 1994 05. Joey Bada$$ - Christ Conscious 06. Sly Johnson - Sly Tanaka Sound 07. The 1978ers (yU & Slimkat) - Give It Up (Feat. Kima Aldridge) 08. Roddy Rod- Line Dance 09. Nottz - So Fasinating 10. Blackk Shadow - Music Lover Feat Deeway et Tismé 11. J. Cole - Fire Squad 12. Royce da 5'9" & Big Sean - Detroit Vs. Everybody 13. The Celestics - Anthem 14. Pusha T - Lunch Money (Dirty) 15. PRhyme (Royce 5'9" & DJ Premier) - U Looz