As we reported in August Evidence, one third of Dilated Peoples, is filling in the gap between his debut solo album of last year “The Weatherman” and his sophomore effort “Cats & Dogs” with an EP.
“The Layover EP” is coming out via Decon Records in November and aims to serve an eager fan base with enduring, concentrated, filler-free product before his next album. “The Layover EP” is an absorbing installment in Evidence’s continued “public artist development;” a self-portrait in a series of shots from an artist who has been growing since his emergence on the consumer stage.
The EP is packed with with clever lines, homages to dead friends and biographical affirmation. The intricately word-played “Don’t Hate” featuring longtime collaborator Defari of the Likwit Junkies is home to an ever-changing, Evidence-produced beat, over which the two friends tackle the subjects of self-worth, self-esteem and resiliency, bringing word to feeling with astuteness. On “For Whom the Bell Tolls” Evidence is joined by revered rhyme-forger Phonte (of Little Brother), widely-praised Los Angeles newcomer Blu and childhood friend Will.I.Am (of Black Eyed Peas) for meditations on life and death over cathedral gongs and operatic flourishes provided by North Carolina beatsmith Khrysis. Partner in crime The Alchemist makes special appearances on tracks “The Far Left” and “So Fresh,” while Panamanian soul singer Aloe Blacc croons on the hook of “To Be Determined.”
We have the title track for stream and free download from the “The Layover EP” today, the track can be heard using the link below where you will also find code to embed the player wherever you choose.
Evidence – The Layover
As if the EP wasn’t enough Evidence has also recorded material for his first mixtape offering, “The Layover Mixtape,” a collaboration with DJ Skee in which he gives fans a free download packed full of focused rhymes, remixes, unreleased cuts and rarities.
Between group and solo dates, Evidence took the stage for 150 nights last year, alongside Dilated Peoples, Alchemist, Aceyalone, 88 Keys, Little Brother, Cypress Hill, Lupe Fiasco, Joell Ortiz, Atmosphere, Brother Ali and more. This month he’ll hit the road with Method Man, Redman & The Alchemist during the always popular cannabis-inspired “Still High Tour 2008.” In addition to “The Layover EP” and “The Layover Mixtape”, the prolific MC is working on his next full album, “Cats & Dogs.”
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest news and media from Evidence over the coming months.
