Last year we reported on the new independent “Street Album” Chino XL record called, “Poison Pen”, which is now set to be released on March 21st. We have received news that the album will now not only feature tracks from one of the most highly regarded MC’s in the business, but will also give the chance for an undiscovered MC’s to be heard. The Activate label & Foundation Chi are releasing “Poison Pen” and at the same time searching for the best new hot MC which will be judged by Chino XL personally. The album will contain 16 tracks, 4 secret bonus tracks, an enhanced music video playable on computers as well as a special link to Chinoﾒs lyrics.
The package will be presented in a Special Silver Metallic foil cover, and includes a second DJ Mix disc of the album with commentary by Chino XL and LA Radio DJ Power 106 FM/Beat Junkies – DJ Mr. Choc. The limited initial edition will be autographed by Chino XL.
On the CD the 3rd Bonus track is an accapella track of Chinoﾒs vocals on the track “All I Wanna Doﾅ(Bout Nuthinﾒ),” the 4th and final bonus track on the CD is the interactive mix of the contest track, with Chinoﾒs verses taken off. Fans can then write and add their own verses to the track and submit them to the label using the address in the CD package within 90 days of the March 21st street date. The winning MC will be announced at the Pro-Am B-Boy Finals in Las Vegas and will get their own song released.
So fans of Chino XL and budding MC’s alike make sure you get a copy Chino XL‘s “Poison Pen” which includes Wu Tang family member Killah Priest, Psycho Les of The Beatnuts, and D-12 memberr Proof, among others. To order the release click here.
Please do not confuse this Chino XL release with the other album we have been updating on, “Confirmation” which is coming out in May on Sway & Tech’s Bolo Entertainment through Bungalo Records and Universal Distribution. We previewed a track that is to be release on there called
