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Warm richness of the apple butter pancakes balances perfectly with the house made maple syrup - lightly dusted with powdered sugar but leave room for their Brule French Toast 🎯 which of course calls for more syrup
Rico James in part of his "Summer Sound" Series perfectly scores Mostly Decent's haunting images creating "The River". Shot in the hot summer sun burning in black and white, mid August in the South.
He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, fear, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, bravery, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith."
The grand son thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
Each day, a decision is made by all of us
You can feed the wolf your fears or feed the wolf your faith
@kountfif made his decision - facing the fear many of us face - falling from a perfectly good airplane ✈️
This Friday Pre-Orders for "D.A.D.O.E.S" go up- 100 copies only
Swab on the cuts and beat
And me going dummy on shrooms and green screen.
I've got to send a huge shout and thank you to my Sis Bernadette Price for giving me her blessing on the release of this banger.
Sean lives on.
Bung
"What Will It Take" Here : distrokid.com/hyperfollow/blackliqandohbliv/what-will-it-take
You know you love this music game when you find yourself outside at 5AM in 30 degree weather to shoot your latest music video"
- BlackLiq
That's just what he had to do in order to bring this video for "Rhyme" from his new project with producer ohbliv "What Will It Take" into your life. This is the result of hard work by any means necessary, told straight through the ice cold camera of BCMusic1st and the heart of BlackLiq....all in the name of Rhyme.
Your eyes dart open as your heart races thinking of that one thought, this is the reason some jump out the bed in the morning and others slither from its clutches. That one thought is different for every human on the planet, that one motivator that is so great it will propel you to new heights.
Rhyming is that for BlackLiq. It called to him like an arthurian sword stuck in a stone or a lake, that is why he spent so many hours laboring away at it. Dedication in the face of indifference, plugging away at live shows, honing skills that would build upon each effort.
Those who got their own rebounds, played tennis against a wall, or chess alone know the feeling. That inner desire that pushes you forward when no one is watching. What makes some great is being able to go to that well when needed and draw forth the inspiration to push through. Call it desire, passion, purpose, meaning, how BlackLiq came to it, was rhyming.
Enjoy the latest offering from his EP with other Richmond, VA native Ohbliv "Rhyme", their album is out now on Man Bites Dog Records exclusively at Bandcamp sold out on 7 inch lathes, CDs, and tapes are still available.
Be home by the time street lights were on. Don't eat yellow snow. Look before Crossing. You may have heard these things either mentioned in passing or screamed in your direction depending on who was the aurator. Certain kids sold the other kids flashlights, so they could be out way past the last flicker of the sun. What the kids with the flashlights might have come across, were other kids with candy cigarettes, a boombox blasting out rhymes like "Let the Funk be your guiding light," and " Some got some, I got Nun, like a devout Priest," "Words hurt like the quiet of silence," then "Lord help me not care about the opinion of strangers," and finally that scratch hook "Ain't no rules for this shit called life," which rattles in your head.
Time passes and you find yourself jaywalking, jumping the turnstile in the subway station, touching hot stoves and wearing white way past labor day. Friend, you listened to Three Chillers "Ain't No Rules" and your life is never gonna be the same. This message was brought to you by Three Chillers who are Copywrite, Awol One and Kount Fif. Scratches provided by DJ Hoppa.
" "Good" is the reminiscent feeling people get when they visit a place that was once special to them and their partner. The foliage is dead for the most part, but love never dies, " BlackLiq on the visuals of "Good"
"You will never know love unless you surrender to it, " - Katherine Reback
Love requires acceptance, love requires surrender. "G" the poignant lead single from the anticipated collaboration between native Richmond Virginia's Hiphop Renaissance Man BlackLiq and legendary producer OhBliv. On this song Liq speaks his mind on the matters of the heart and the woman who helped him on his journey.
" A good woman will take you places alone you wouldn't get, a good woman will take you places: She'll teach you how to live, " so the song goes. The life of an artist can be a lonely isolated path, the warmth of a companion mentally and physically can ease the emotional toll but as in life there are always twists. The intensity of BlackLiq's music set to the epic sweeping modality of OhBliv's musical composition, is what makes this song and the project "What Will It Take" where it appears so unique. The EP was released December 16th on Man Bites Dog Records with CDs and Tapes available on their bandcamp site. The project is also now streaming everywhere on all DSP.
In the past couple of years the world has witnessed airborne pandemics, hostile countries invading others, riots and demonstrations, has this just prepared us for ... The Three Chillers ?
How would the world react to the pairing of Copywrite and Awol One over Kount Fif's production? Their styles vastly different from each other, so how would it sound? Fucking Amazing!
"Words from our Sponsor" the first single sees both artists in beyond fine form and pairing as fine as any Shiraz and Filet Mignon. Available for pre-order on a clear 7inch lathe record, which drops 2/3 on Man Bites Dog Records.
Dub Sonata - The Butterfly Effect ft. Vordul Mega, off Dub Sonata's album Tranquiler Dart dropping 12/2 on Man Bites Dog Records.
Produced by Dub Sonata
Scratches by DJ NYCE
Bass by Gil Dekel
Shot in the Japanese Gardens in Portland Oregon by The Mostly Decent, "Flowers in Tibet" is the newest visuals for Empuls's album "Astronaut Visions". Song features Dewey Binns and production by Dub Sonata.
Song produced by Dub Sonata
Shot & edited by Victor Keys & Dub Sonata
Someone, somewhere at sometime has likely tried to pull your strings and be your puppeteer. Some willingly submit to these tactics, some go looking for such control themselves while others rebel. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone more rebellious than the three artists on Prized Horse — Empuls, Copywrite and Slug — three of the punchiest, bar heavy spitters to pick up a microphone, along with Bronze Nazareth on the beat. We thought the juxtaposition of using puppets for such a trio was a fitting choice for the second video single off Empuls’ “Astronaut Visions.” When Copy and Slug heard the idea, they immediately sent over their own personal puppets they’ve used in previous videos to make it happen. Directed by Man Bites Dog owner R.M.L. and John Grove II, who brought the characters to life with help of Empuls and Nate Pesce in a miniature world they created inside Records and Rarities, the Northern Virginia record store (and home base of Man Bites Dog Records) filled with vintage arcade machines and crates upon crates of wax. We hope you enjoy it as much as we making it.
Bandito is out now on vinyl, compact disc and dsp
To some, it's a small square box made of colorful cubes on a 3x3 grid. For others it's a mind-bending puzzle, unlocking agony to whomever rotates its dials. Here we have Rubik's Cube, the first single off of Dub Sonata's long-awaited upcoming album Tranquilizer Dart.
After lending his production to recent releases from Cannibal Ox, Double A.B. and Copywrite, it only makes sense he would call on each act to appear on his first LP since 2012’s Media Shower. Like its namesake, Rubik's Cube offers something different with every turn, making it a prime candidate for repeat spins while awaiting Tranquilizer Dart’s approaching release on Man Bites Dog Records.
The gods demand sacrifice, be it in blood or sweat. On Time Under Tension, the first visuals/single off "Astronaut Visions," Empuls delivers his offering.
Connecting under the blistering August Sun, Empuls and director Mostly Decent got to work. Turning a playground into a gym, Empuls reminds us that a monthly gym pass is more a nice option than a mandatory need, all set to the hypnotic production from veteran producer Blockhead. The end result is a short and hard hitting track, giving Empuls fans a glimpse at what's in store for them on the album. Astronaut Visions drops September 2nd on Man Bites Dog Records.
Rico James sets the scene for the man they call Rhinoceros Funk. Utilizing heavy drums, and the truly epic sounding backdrop of choirs and tones, Rhinoceros Funk weaves rhyme patterns and shines with his strong vocal tones and powerful delivery. Comfortable and confident, Rhino floats over the ever building landscape of harmonies and percussion that really shows its boom bap essence and shows you exactly what Rico James is here to do. Make noise, and keep your head nodding. Video by Harold.
Linchpin: a person or thing vital to an enterprise or an organization; a wedge that holds together unrestrained parts, i.e., a safety pin in a hand grenade.
Since first connecting with Dilla, Guilty Simpson has been a Linchpin — a crucial part of holding the Detroit Hip Hop scene together. Father to a spawn of rappers who were influenced in the wake he created, it’s apropos to name a song on his new project “Linch Pins.”
The track finds Mr. Simpson in samurai form, sharpening his steel against fellow legendary artist and co-founder of Organized Confusion, Prince Po. Continuing with the theme of "Guilt,” producers Dub Sonata and Maitre D brought in multi-instrumentalist Alex Blum to flesh out a lush string section, while DJ Ragz adds a display of turntablism, polishing off another highlight on the “Guilt”project, set to release via Man Bites Dog Records on July 29th.
Rico James sets the scene for some furious lyrical wordplay from Muja Messiah & Bobby J From Rockaway. They effortlessly float over the horn heavy instrumental while DJ Myth adds some flavorful cuts. Nonchalant lets everybody shine here, and everyone really puts their passion forward and shows what they can do. Filmed and edited by Rico James.
Double A.B. returns with his new video Ray Liotta, another offering from his album Devils & Drugs on Man Bites Dog Records. Striving to be as cinematic as the songs’s namesake, you can hear A.B. exorcising his demons over Parallel Thought’s smooth and deadly soundscape that rolls along like the theme music to a knife fight in an opium den. Video shot by Last Cal Steeve and Edited by R.M.L.
“Go Where I Please,” the first single off of Guilty Simpson’s upcoming album GUILT, showcases the Michigan spitter’s swagger paired with a dynamic score from MBDR work horse producer Kount Fif, and scratches by DJ Ragz. Set in the shadows of Detroit, the accompanying video was edited by R.M.L.
About the Project :
Everything starts somewhere. GUILT, the new album from Detroit's own Guilty Simpson, started with an urge to grow. These new collaborations with producers and musicians he enlisted approach new territory for the frequent J-Dilla collaborator while remaining one of his most personal projects. GUILT acts as a portal between the listener and Simpson's Detroit reality, and features tracks laden with live keys, trumpets, guitar, cello, violin, electric bass and drums.
The 7-track project features contributions from Prince Po, Bronze Nazareth and Oh No, with production handled by Kount Fif, Dub Sonata, Maitre D, Bronze Nazareth and Jason Rose. GUILT drops July 29th on Man Bites Dog Records and will be available on Colored vinyl, CD and all streaming platforms.
Three underground king emcees square off in the over some powerful Rico James production. Copywrite, Double AB & M-Dot are here to prove that they are top tier competitors. Rico James crafts a thumping canvas for these voices to shine and smack you in the face.
"Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife."
-Kahlil Gibran
Most think of that sweet thick maple syrup or the smell of hickory, fur and pine trees when the state of Vermont comes to mind. Sure those things exist in abundance there. What might surprise you is the burgeoning music scene that has always been there, but is now finding its way exported like the other state's more famous products.
This is where we meet Rico James, the musical Hip Hop Conductor who along with others like Pro Know's Music and Es-K are putting the Vermont scene on their back. Their collective goal is to highlight the incredibly talented MC's and vocalists from their community. When Rico and R.M.L. (Owner of MBDR) spoke about this project, it was always with the vision of uniting the MBDR artists with the pool of amazing talent from Vermont.
After all, music is a universal language that connects us all. It binds us with tones, rhythm, and heart. Opening up and sharing yourself with others is a very powerful thing, and it amplifies with collaboration. To everyone out there creating, thank you. To everyone out there that contributed to this project, thank you. We hope you enjoy the party.
Double A.B. releases his new video "Devils & Drugs" alongside his new LP by the same name. The short song introduces the themes of addiction and battling one’s own inner demons, which A.B. delves into in further detail throughout the album. Video is shot by Last Call Steve and Edit by Nick Andors.
The dark and haunting video was filmed in Harlem & Bushwick, NY, and features a real live Brooklyn bruja performing a new moon ritual live on camera for the world to see.
Devils & Drugs is available on Man Bites Dog Records and features appearances from Eto, Breeze Brewin, Napoleon Da Legend, A.L., Swave Sevah, Nature & Foul Monday.
As the sickening sweet sample plays, visuals of nature turn to Mandalas and flood the screen for Kount Fif's new song Etapes with Empuls and Merkabah. Featured on "Numero UN" Kount Fif's debut producer album not only showcases his production skills but highlights each artist's lyrical ability. Video shot by Kount Fif and @ddomineek. Edited by R.M.L. & @ddomineek.
Album "Numero Un" is out now on Man Bites Dog Records.
Double A.B. teams up with with indie rap icons Breeze Brewin and Napoleon Da Legend to do deliver Rembrandt Death Chant, an ode to the art of war, Sun Tzu style. The trio trade bars like wise weathered war generals over smooth soulful production provided by Parallel Thought. The song is featured on A.B.’s new album Devils & Drugs available on Man Bites Dog Records. Shot by Last Call Steve and Edited by R.M.L.
“I guess the only time most people think about injustice is when it happens to them.”
― Charles Bukowski
It's a hell of a thing to witness gross injustices take place again and again, with little to no change on the horizon. Eventually, someone has to speak up. Copywrite and Vordul Mega find their voice for such a cause on "Maintain," produced by Dub Sonata. It's one of the more poignant and emotional tracks off Copywrite's new album The High Exhaulted II, out now on Man Bites Dog Records.
Woodbridge, Virginia is a small suburban town located in the shadows of Washington DC. Mostly known for its giant mall, Potomac Mills, Woodbridge is a typical suburb in many ways. Across the street from the Mall is Garfield high school where a traveling Carnival has set up shop in its parking lot on Easter Weekend. We decided this would make a great location to film the "Devil's Night" video.
When we arrived the vibe was off, apropos for a carnival I suppose. A large police presence — intended to provide security and comfort for the public — did the opposite, and had the large crowds seemingly on edge. It was as if they knew something was about to happen — we just didn’t know what. We went about our business gathering footage, doing our best to enjoy the creepy carnival scene. It was after we wrapped up and headed back to the parking area when we heard the gun shots.
At first they sounded like fireworks but as people began running for cover we knew otherwise. It was five or six shots in total — it sounded like they came from a 22 or another small caliber firearm.
As we drove out of the scene we could see a young women had been shot in the abdomen. The police on site were helping her; later we found out she was taken by helicopter to a hospital for treatment. The suspects are still at large. We hope she pulls through.
We went out that night in search of dark and eerie scenes at a local carnival. In the end, we learned that sometimes the universe gives you more than what you really want.
Be careful what you ask for. Especially at a carnival.
Shot and directed by R.M.L.
"Coutures" teeters on the brink of violent insanity, bizarre blends of black white images bleeding into obscure horror and slasher footage. Kount Fif paints the musical backdrop of this sinister track featuring two of the most talented artists out of the mid atlantic area. Jay Royale delivers a chilling verse describing the realties of life in Murderland. Born Unique very aggressively reminds everyone of how fraught with tension situations can end up in Virginia.
The first single off Kount Fif's first solo album "Numero Un" which comes out on Man Bites Dog Records for Record Store Day on 4/23/22.
In June 1992 Neal Stephenson wrote a novel called "Snow Crash" in which he coined the term "Metaverse". Later Ernest Cline further explored the concept with his work "Ready Player One". Yet, what is the "Metaverse" ?
You could define it as a simulated Universe that is accessible through the use of Augmented or Virtual Reality. With a combination of blockchain and social media that allows the content creator to make the environment more realistic.
What does this have to do with the artist known as Copywrite ? Great question, well Copywrite was extremely savvy by enlisting the expertise of Mack Lawerence who helped craft a "Metaverse" for Copywrite to inhabit. That world would need a musical backdrop and who better to provide that then regular collaborator Swab. Copy would also enlist Scratch Johnson to do the cuts on the song.
What was created? You are the ones who decide? Please enjoy and know that Copywrite's "The HIgh Exhaulted II" is coming 4/22/22 on Man Bites Dog Records
Double A.B. teams up with Hell’s Roof rapper Eto to deliver a haunting new video, Black Ice. Shot on location in Eto’s hometown Rochester, NY, the video showcases the emcees trading slick wordplay over a chillingly sparse soundscape with visuals that echo the dark atmospheric vibe of the music. Video directed & edited by Steven Tapia."Devils" EP from Double A.B. on Man Bites Dog Records coming soon.
Black ice is a clear glaze of ice on the roads that you can't see. It forms when wet roads turn to ice as temperatures drop below freezing. Even a little dew can cause black ice. It can happen anywhere the conditions are right but bridges and overpasses are especially prone.
New Music soon from Double A.B. feat Eto "Black Ice" off the Devils EP
It seems appropriate that the first single would be "Hot Iron '' after all Copywrite has been keeping the irons in the fire for his entire career. Tapping Jay Swifa & King Dom to make the beat, Copy would turn to Fulio, who was once his cellmate in lockup, to lay a verse on it. Mack Lawerence and Kat the Midget would help Copy create the perfect visuals to match the crazy/zaniness of the song. Swab would also lend a hand on the cuts for "Hot Iron".
About the Maxi Single :
So what else is on here? Just enough to wet your beak before T.H.E. II drops. "Maintain" the 2nd single off T.H.E. II featuring Vordul Mega of Cannibal OX & produced by Dub Sonata. Along with another 5 unreleased tracks that are exclusive to this maxi single.
About T.H.E. II :
June 14th 2002 the world was given The High Exhaulted from Ohio born rap artist Copywrite. In the twenty years since, many have asked when would a follow up album manifest? April 22nd 2022 Copywrite's The High Exhaulted II on Man Bites Dog Records, will be the date. Keep your eyes and ears ready for more information.
Somewhere a child sobs uncontrollably not because of the lump of coal that was awaiting them in their stocking, no something more sinister stirs their tears. In a sheer moment of lunacy, the child's parent thinking, the sleep babe was all tucked in for their winter slumber, could enjoy a couple brief moments of adult time. It was then they made the mistake. Deciding to play just a couple minutes of the new Copywrite Holiday Hazard "It's XXX Mess" exposing the child who had crept around the corner to a barrage of insults and debauchery.
For who can make a holiday album so evil, cruel, mean spirited but Copywrite. The man who carefully dissects the commercial holiday spirit all the while displaying his ever amazing rhyme talents. The production provided by D1 and Swab is beyond catchy, it makes holiday sounding music tolerable, which is an amazing feat in itself.
Dear Santa,
This will be the first Christmas day I won't be spending with my kids, so I decided to make an instrumental album about how I felt and only sample Christmas songs! It's grimey, dark, and weird, but I made sure to leave a little light on at the end of the tunnel. The joke's on you, Big Man.
P.S. Thanks for the Milk and Cookies.
Sincerely,
Mopes
Twas less than two weeks before Christmas when Copywrite unleashed his "Snot Angels" to the world. Calling on the skills of Ultramag7 the two carefully kraft a mash up of most evil Bad Santa antics. Who else than Billy Bob to fully embody this holiday haunt, the visuals a perfect match for Copy's twisted tale. Please enjoy this with loved ones, we are sure your older grandparents will approve. A Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year from Copywrite and Man Bites Dog Records. "You're All Welcome, " ~ Copywrite
Somewhere a child sobs uncontrollably not because of the lump of coal that was bestoken to them in their stocking, no something more sinister stirs their tears. In a sheer moment of lunacy, the child's parent thinking, the sleep babe was all tucked in for their winter slumber, could enjoy a couple brief moments of adult time. It was then they made the mistake. Deciding to play just a couple minutes of the new Holiday Hazard "It's XXX Mess" exposing the child who had crept around the corner to a barrage of insults and debauchery.
For who can make a holiday album so evil, cruel, mean spirited but Copywrite. The man who carefully dissects the trivaliness of commercial holiday spirit all the while displaying his ever amazing rhyme talents. The production provided by D1 and Swab is beyond catchy, it makes holiday sounding music tolerable, which is an amazing feat in itself.
The project available exclusively on Band Camp from Man Bites Dog Records will also come in a limited edition bundle with a cassette tape, compact disc and t-shirt. A very limited number will be signed and those who purchase this exclusive bundle will also have their names mentioned by Copywrite in a new song set to release once the project sells out. The project itself is very limited and once all bundles sell out, the album will be taken down in all forms.
Why tolerate shitty holiday music, when Copywrite just gave the world "It's XXX Mess"
Dustin Burdette aka Kount Fif pulls double duty starring in the main role as the runner and also creating the score. Written, Directed and Edited by R.M.L. and shot with help by Tony Greer, "Run" is a daymare come to life. Johnny Stinson plays the tracker. Shot on location in Virginia.
In preparation for the release of his first ever instrumental album. Kount Fif has decided to take the plunge in to the world of waxing. This is not wax for your vinyl and Kount Fif is not finding much enjoyment in the moment. Make sure to check out the best instrumental album released in the last five years -"Soul Chakra" out now!
Somewhere between a dream and a simple walk in the woods is where the visuals lead you for Rico James first video off "Relevate" ~ Moat. Allow yourself to wander with the stream as it slowly makes it winding way around the bend, leading to the mystic mushrooms gracing the leaf covered floor. Dusty rhythms blend as does the footage between the forest and a treasure trove of memories locked away in a basement. Video has been hand crafted by Rico James himself. Enjoy friends.
"All G" Sound Cloud Link : soundcloud.com/manbitesdogrecords/double-ab-its-all-g-feat-a-l-prod-by-dub-sonata/s-sY5R3nJQcnI
Double A.B. returns with a new visual offering, ALL G featuring A.L., which showcases the two rappers braving the snow filled streets of New York trading laid back lyrical barbs. Both clad in Ralph Lauren’s finest, the video will catch the eye of the unaware urban fashion enthusiast and veteran ‘lo head alike.
Filmed by Steve Bercovici
Edited by Jun Ohki
Directed by Double A.B.
Produced by Dub Sonata
New York’s conceptual rap veteran Double A.B. returns with Devils & Drugs, a new album soaked in classic New York grit with conceptual wordplay abounding. Known for his collaborations with artists such as Roc Marciano, Sean Price and Cannibal Ox, A.B. shows he keep pace with the greats as the album showcases him lamenting fallen friends and appeasing his own inner demons in the same breath. The album features appearances from Napoleon Da Legend and Breeze Brewin of The Juggaknots amongst others to be released on Man Bites Dog Records 7/23/21
It's a bird...no, it's a plane — and K-Beta and DJ J-Scrilla are on board with a portable recording studio. Down below on the sun soaked streets of Miami, Sketch commands the wheel of a red Ferrari. Meanwhile in Buffalo, Conway controls the ring and the crowd as he body slams his opponent. Welcome to the world that animator Corey Gibson created for "DTLR 3," the newest video from K-Beta and J-Scrilla off their Bad Rap project on Man Bites Dog Records. See K-Beta crowned a king, Sketch have his Scarface moment, and Conway bring terror to his wrestling match all set to the hard slamming back beat from J-Scrilla.
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