DUBCNN: Locksmith Is Back As "Frank the Rabbit" (+"Therapudic" Prod by E-A-Ski)

[Lil Jay]

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As we reported a few weeks ago, Locksmith & E-A Ski are ready to shake up the Bay Area again. While Ski is about to blow up his I.M.G.M.I. imprint (see: E-A Ski & Locksmith Return With New Video), Locksmith is testing his mettle with a solo career. While putting the finishing touches on his debut LP "Frank the Rabbit", Locksmith is releasing the single "Therapudic" which is already making its rounds on mixshows and getting regular spins on KMEL and Sacramento's KBMB.

The Richmond-born emcee hasn't lost his trademark raw lyricism, precise delivery, or stinging critiques of the status quo. Whether it be industry games or governmental corruption, Lock calls it how he sees it on the new track. With his lyrical prowess over super-producer E-A-Ski's lean, menacing beats, Locksmith transcends all Hip-Hop boundaries.

From his studio in Oakland, Lock expresses his excitement about his solo release and claims that "Frank the Rabbit", which features Royce the 5'9, Jake One, Left of the Frontline and E-A-Ski, might surprise heads.

"Sonically, it's very different from what I've done in the past" Locksmith adds. "There's lots of instrumentation, a little reminiscent of old school Hip-Hop." As for the concept, it's a wild ride into the darker, uncensored side of his brain, an idea he got from one of his favorite flicks, "Donnie Darko".

"Frank the Rabbit" will hit stores this summer.

Check out "Therapudic" by clicking on the link below:

Locksmith - Therapudic (Prod. by E-A-Ski)

[Lil Jay]

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[kuruptDPG]

damn i cant wait for this album, the 2 new locksmith trak are sick as fuck, 2 of the best traks from the west so far

[Rud]

Props Jay!

[Laconic]

I like this.  He's 2 for 2 so far.

[Paul]

Will buy the album when it comes out, great tracks so far

[Fraxxx]

I haven't heard much of this guy yet but this one and the "Introduction" are really nice plus E-A-Ski production is good as always.

[Gamestarr]

So is this the reason my Therapudic thread was deleted?

SMFH.. How lame is that? Cause yall wanna make hella late updates you delete fresh threads?

[Rud]

So is this the reason my Therapudic thread was deleted?

SMFH.. How lame is that? Cause yall wanna make hella late updates you delete fresh threads?

Official update = official thread. Dubcnn page/media links wont die and will make sure Dubcnn and the forum are an archive for this material forever. Blogs/zshares etc will die.

[Tay]

Damn, this track is ridiculous. For whatever reason, Frontline got overlooked in the hyphy bullshit even though they were one of the hottest acts at the time, and their last album didn't get any publicity. Locksmith is a beast though, not many rappers can see him lyrically, this will be an album I'll check out.

[Rud]

Keep it coming