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Quest Rah ‘Ancient Tapes Volume 2 – The Lost Art’ (heavy English Rap)
Quest Rah ‘Ancient Tapes Volume 2 – The Lost Art’
01. Intro – A Lost Art – music by Kieran Tonra
02. Heat – produced by Insomniak, cuts by DJ Illout
03. Chasin’ Shadows (feat. The Planets) – produced by Quest-Rah
04. Femme Fatale – produced by Ayman Raze/The Planets
05. Stay Official (feat. Digital Martyrs & Ikwon) – produced by Quest-Rah, cuts by DJ Illout
06. Legend of a Fighter – produced by Quest-Rah
07. The Window (feat. Phonetikz) – produced by Silent Trigger, cuts by DJ Illout
08. Interlude – Concrete Desert – produced by Shanakee
09. Move On, Elevate – produced by Ancient Arts
10. Opium Warz (feat. Phoenix Da Icefire & Phonetikz) – produced by Ancient Arts, cuts by DJ Illout
11. Craftsman – produced by J Zak
12. 5th Element – produced by Quest-Rah
13. El Ijaza (Vacation) (feat. AbdelKader Saadoun) – produced by Omar Rayan (RIP), Abdelkader Saadoun & Quest-Rah
14. The Weak & The Strong (feat. OnTheD) – produced by Ancient Arts
15. Calm Before The Storm (RMX) – produced by Ancient Arts
16. Outro – Remembrance
Free Download link (click Free Download):
http://quest-rah.bandcamp.com/album/ancient-tapes-vol-2-the-lost-art-2011
Buy Limited Edition CD (click Buy CD):
http://quest-rah.bandcamp.com/album/ancient-tapes-vol-2-the-lost-art-2011
“A Lost Art” the alias for Quest-Rah’s final chapter to the “Ancient Tapes” series is making a bold statement. Hip Hop has lost a lot of the fine elements which defined it in its golden era, raw beats, intoxicating melodies and fine lyricism, and Quest is on a mission to not just “bring back” these vital aspects of quality music but to take you forward with them. Quest-Rah’s sound is born out of struggle, celebration and life lessons. He blends the raw elements of Hip Hop MC’ing and production and adds an oriental twist making the final product unique from the norm.
Leading Hip-Hop review website RapReviews.com probably put it the best when they said: “Quest-Rah has a thing for piano samples, cinematic beats, Islam, and twisting tales of street drama into byzantine mythologies. Quest-Rah also proves to be a unique emcee, (his) production style is East Coast meets Middle East, with snapping snares over Arabic instrumentation. It’s a nice combination of familiar and exotic, adding a twist to the usual hip hop sound…”
Ancient Tapes Vol.2: The Lost Art is his latest offering and features UK hip hop veterans The Planets and Phoenix Da Icefire of Triple Darkness amongst others and US MC’s Ikwon (Miami) & Digital Martyrs (Bay Area) and heavy production from Ancient Arts, Ayman Raze (The Planets), J Zak, Quest himself and others. The first single “Legend of a Fighter” is a soulful summer track, an ode to the artists’ various inspirations, including a tribute to the recent uprisings across the world. The next single “Move On, Elevate” is a cinematic journey through grimy city life with Quest declaring its time to ‘Move on and elevate past the madness’. “Opium Warz” with Phoenix Da Icefire & Phonetikz will surely cater to fans of dark Wu-esque music.
Connect with Quest Rah…
tribezmanproductions@gmail.com
www.quest-rah.bandcamp.com
www.reverbnation.com/questrah
www.myspace.com/questrah
www.facebook.com/quest.rah
Check Quest-Rah spittin’ some street bars in an episode of ‘The Lowdown’ for popular Hip-Hop channel ‘New Sound Era’:
Neako – Loud Pack Tree
01. And Umm
02. The Dawn
03. Back So Soon
04. Higher Than Kanye
05. Flossin’ ft. Juicy J
06. Running ft. Fresh Moss
07. FUWK
08. Flesh ft. Wiz Khalifa
09. Back Again
10. World Inc ft. Young Jab & Devynity
11. All Around The World
12. Wild ft. Vado
13. YSL Dream
14. Hector Lavoe ft. Nasa
15. Everywhere
16. Super Cool
17. Smokin’ Dope ft. Allstar Da Great
18. Vices
19. Hello
20. She Know So
21. Lift U Up ft. Young Jab
22. We Own The Sky
Download linkL
http://www.datpiff.com/Neako-Loud-Pack-Tree-mixtape.224669.html
Filed under MIXTAPES
In Your Mind (I.Y.M) No1 Londonboys ‘Listed People’
‘Listed People’ is the brand new debut album from UK Rap’s In Your Mind (I.Y.M) No1 Londonboys, consisting of crew members Sosa (CEO/manager), Pliaz (Rapper/Producer), Ratty (Rapper), LG (Rapper), Dreamer (Rapper) and JR6 (singer). The album features guest artist Cobane from The Colony and OEM Records as well as production from guest producers Richie Fargas aka Richie Rich and Dil from Bootylicious.
With members from South London as well as East London, this is music that the capitol city should be proud of. IYM is the brainchild of Sosa, who was looking for like-minded MC’s & producers who shared the same enthusiasm and dedication to making something out of nothing.
IYM have already played live at a number of musically crucial gigs and with a roster of experienced and lyrically mature artists, the future looks bright for this young talented outfit.
Sosa says “I feel I.Y.M as a label is now ready to showcase its vision, making music that is fresh and vital, reflecting the scene in London. This London is one that is total… music, fashion, film, entertainment!”
Sosa, the labels current producer and driving force is currently putting finishing touches to an album and mix tape which showcases what the hype is all about. I.Y.M. has a line in clothing and accessories that first started out as a way to build a media profile, a way to reach fans out in the Diaspora. This venture offers hooded tops, t-shirts (fitted and loose), jumpers, and polo shirts as well as dedicated swag for the savvy sisters out there. The line is modeled by I.Y.M. artists featured on the website. This line whilst currently sold out, new stock would be available soon via www.iymlondonboys.co.uk.
Connect…
iymmusic@hotmail.com
http://www.iymlondonboys.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/sosa1londonboy
http://www.facebook.com/pages/IYM-NO1London-BOYS/145017182227423?sk=info
IYM Londonboys Interview with label CEO ‘Sosa’…
What would you say is your biggest achievement in the music industry so far in your career?
Is finally putting my music out there for everyone to listen to. “Listed People” is available to download on itunes on 1.8.11
How long you been making music and what was the first track you ever released?
I have been making music from since 2008. I first released “Bounce and Shake” along side Blaq Money Entertainment in 2002.
How would describe the music you make? What words define your sound?
To me its special, and its my very own creation.
Where are you living at the moment and do people from your city support you?
I currently reside in Romford and they 100% support what i do.
With Hip-Hop being so global now, do you like any Hip-Hop at the moment that is not from your country? Are there any overseas artists that you really like or rate?
Hip Hop wasn’t born here in England so i have to rate where it came from. So artist’s from the USA like Nipsey Hustle, Snoop Dogg, Young Jeezy, Siagon and hot French rapper Booba.
How has your quest in music going? Are you trying to get signed or do it independent?
I want to do it independently.
Is there anybody in the scene you would love to work with? Producers, rappers, deejays or record labels?
I would really like to work with Robbie Williams from Take That.
What record label are you on and who distributes your music?
Hip Hop Village
What’s your favourite Hip-Hop magazine/website and why?
XXXL because its the number one selling music magazine out there and has been for years, covering the latest news on new music, and biggest artists.
What’s your favourite radio station?
Choice FM
What’s ya favourite clothing label and why?
I.Y.M London Boys because its my very own creation which i’m proud of.
What’s your Twitter and website links?
www.iymlondonboys.co.uk
Thanks for doing the interview, before you go is there anything else you’d like to add or an opinion you’d like to voice?
”Listed People” available to download on itunes on 01.8.11
Filed under INTERVIEWS
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