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DUBCC - Tha Connection => West Coast Classics => Topic started by: Laconic on May 12, 2009, 09:47:17 AM
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Started as a response to the current apolitical climate in commercial music, the Hard Truth Soldiers compilation series is a rallying cry for social justice. Each volume is a collection of material that goes against the grain of commercial hip-pop by providing content of substance, touching on subjects ranging from war and police brutality to black on black crime and domestic violence.
With the recent reduction of civil liberties, increased instances of injustice and racism both domestically and abroad and a rise in self-censoring corporate media monopolies hell-bent on stifling dissent while at the same time flooding our communities with negative and escapist entertainment, it's ironic that this is the most prolific period of protest song-writing in history.
And the Hard Truth Soldiers don't miss a beat.
Featuring Paris' trademark massive sonic production, Volume 2 showcases contributions from Paris, T-KASH, The Conscious Daughters, Uno the Prohpet, Jasiri X, NYOil, Truth Universal, Sandy Griffith & more.
Track List
Martial Law - Paris-this song is crazy 8)
Conscious Thug - Uno the Prophet
The Box - Jasiri X
Pardon Me - T-K.A.S.H.
Love It Or Leave It - Uno the Prophet
True - Paris
Change My Style - Truth Universal
Friends - The Conscious Daughters
Dead Man Walking - T-K.A.S.H.
Night Stick - NYOil
Cream Row - Sandy Griffith
Side Effect - Paris
Dirty Little Secret - The Conscious Daughters
Snippets for all songs can be heard here: http://www.guerrillafunk.com/hts_vol2/index.html
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In these lean times of global turmoil the hip-hop community must ask itself whether or not it is willing to step up to the plate and address issues through music and activism that are of importance to all of us. At Guerrilla Funk, we are, and there is no better representative of this commitment than T-K.A.S.H. As a Hip-Hop artist, radio personality and community activist, he is a part of movement to merge socially responsible messages with music that engages and stands the test of time.
He first introduced his style on his stellar Paris-produced debut, Turf War Syndrome, after leaving fellow revolutionary music stalwarts The Coup to join the Guerrilla Funk family of artists. Now he returns with his most inspired collection to date, touching on various social and political issues in this new post-Bush climate. Hard Truth Soldier to the fullest.
The time has never been more right for voices of opposition to be heard - so here we are. Guerrilla Funk will continue to keep pushin', releasing material of substance in the face of adversity, and hopefully rewarding those who seek more from their entertainment. Thank you for your support!
Track List
Brains All Over The Streets
Dead Man Walking
Fright Night
Back Home
Pardon Me
Peace to My Enemies
That's Gangsta
Good Morning America
Better Days
Ol' English
Sign Language
American Made
Someday
Terror Sells
So Low
Snippets for all songs can be heard here: http://www.guerrillafunk.com/tkash/brains_all_over_the_streets/index.html
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props for posting that.
i was considering to post a link to the snippets.
T-Kash's album could top the first one :)
also it's funny that, according to the booklet & the website, Acid Reflex "introduced" T-Kash :P
he already had an album on the label
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props for posting that.
i was considering to post a link to the snippets.
T-Kash's album could top the first one :)
also it's funny that, according to the booklet & the website, Acid Reflex "introduced" T-Kash :P
he already had an album on the label
Props for checking. I wanted to upload Martial Law but I've only heard it on Rhapsody. That song is incredible and his other solo joint is really good too. I will be looking for a link in the meantime before I purchase it.
The T-KASH record does sound better than the 1st but I haven't listened to the entire thing yet. Will do that when I get a chance.
And yeah I LOL when I saw the Acid Reflex booklet.
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props for posting that.
i was considering to post a link to the snippets.
T-Kash's album could top the first one :)
also it's funny that, according to the booklet & the website, Acid Reflex "introduced" T-Kash :P
he already had an album on the label
Props for checking. I wanted to upload Martial Law but I've only heard it on Rhapsody. That song is incredible and his other solo joint is really good too. I will be looking for a link in the meantime before I purchase it.
The T-KASH record does sound better than the 1st but I haven't listened to the entire thing yet. Will do that when I get a chance.
And yeah I LOL when I saw the Acid Reflex booklet.
yeah i streamed both albums via amazon.
from the compilation, only the Paris tracks seem interesting, indeed
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Title [Paris Presents Hard Truth Soldiers Volume 2]
Artist [VA ]
Label [Guerilla Funk ] Genre [Hip-Hop ]
Quality/Size [44.1 @VBR 54,6 MB] Ripped [05-12-2009 ]
Grabbed from [CDDA ] Enc [Lame 3.97 ]
Website [n/a ]
Track Time Title
01 05:20 Paris - Martial Law
02 03:37 Uno The Prophet - Conscious Thug
03 02:52 Jasiri X - The Box
04 03:23 T - K.A.S.H.-Pardon Me
05 03:27 Uno The Prophet - Love It Or Leave It
06 03:36 Paris - True
07 03:38 Truth Universal - Change My Style
08 03:56 The Conscious Daughters - Friends
09 03:45 T - K.A.S.H-Dead Man Walking
10 03:41 Nyoil - Night Stick
11 04:43 Sandy Griffith - Cream Row
12 02:59 Paris - Side Effect
13 02:57 The Conscious Daughters - Dirty Little Secret
Totals
13 47:54 min
Release Notes:
Started as a response to the current apolitical climate in
commercial music, the Hard Truth Soldiers compilation series
is a rallying cry for social justice. Each volume is a
collection of material that goes against the grain of
commercial hip-pop by providing content of substance,
touching on subjects ranging from war and police brutality
to black on black crime and domestic violence.
With the recent reduction of civil liberties, increased
instances of injustice and racism everywhere, and a rise in
self-censoring corporate media monopolies hell-bent on
stifling dissent and flooding our communities with negative
and escapist entertainment, it's ironic that this is the
most prolific period of protest song-writing in history. And
the Hard Truth Soldiers don't miss a beat. By showcasing a
range of talented artists from a number of different areas
nationwide, we represent a united front against bigotry,
misogyny and the exploitation and misrepresentation of our
communities and culture.
Welcome to Hard Truth Soldiers Volume 2.
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props, i already got it, but i'm sure Laconic wants it ;)