BABYGRANDE RECORDS ANNOUNCES FIRST RELEASES OF 2008
Renowned indie returns to its roots as a home for developing talent with an inaugural line-up as diverse as its roster
Indie powerhouse Babygrande Records, home to such acclaimed acts as Hi-Tek, GZA, Jedi Mind Tricks & more, announces its inaugural 2008 releases with April 29th’s Ransom “Street Cinema,” Randam Luck “Conspiracy of Silence” and Blue Sky Black Death “Late Night Cinema”
Ransom
“Street Cinema”
Hailing from Jersey City, Ransom was an integral member of the “A-Team” crew that also included Joe Budden and recently slain member Stack Bundles. Recently, Ransom has experienced heightened attention owing to his highly publicized falling out with Budden. Having recorded and/or collaborated with such A-list acts as Lil’ Wayne, Rick Ross, Juelz Santana, Styles P., Sheek Louch, Fabolous, Flo-Rida and more, Ransom’s street and blog-based buzz has reached a fevered pitch.
Citing influences from such icons as Nas, Kool G. Rap, Big Punisher, Big Daddy Kane, The Lox & more, Ransom can confidently assert himself as the voice of the streets. As he states: “I vow by the time it’s all said and done that I will be looked at as one of the most influential artists of all time.”
The follow-up to 2007’s street mixtape smash “Pain & Glory,” “Street Cinema” is the widely anticipated precursor to Ransom’s forthcoming major label debut.
ALBUM IN STORES APRIL 29TH!!!
Randam Luck
“Conspiracy of Silence”
The debut album from these San Diego stalwarts features a who’s who of independent hip-hop: Vinnie Paz (of Jedi Mind Tricks), ILL Bill (of Non-Phixion & La Coka Nostra), Sabac Red (of Non-Phixion), Kool G Rap, Outerspace & more.
Over eight years of local support have made Randam Luck a force in the San Diego indie hip-hop scene. A raucous live act, Randam Luck have appeared with the likes of Evidence (Dilated Peoples), Jayo Felony, Don Carlos, De La Soul, KRS-1 and many more.
“Conspiracy of Silence” is as much a tribute to hardcore independent hip-hop as it is a fresh take on the sub-culture that spawned franchise powerhouses Jedi Mind Tricks, Non-Phixion and many more.
LOOK OUT FOR THE PREMIERE OF THE FIRST SINGLE, “RAW” FEATURING VINNIE PAZ OF JEDI MIND TRICKS, AT THE END OF FEBRUARY!!!! STAY TUNED FOR MORE…
ALBUM IN STORES APRIL 29TH!!!
Blue Sky Black Death
“Late Night Cinema”
Blue Sky Black Death, the renowned production duo of Kingston & Young God, present their 4th full length release (and first instrumental offering), “Late Night Cinema.” After two critically and commercially lauded releases featuring collaborations with Wu-Tang Clan affiliated MC’s Holocaust & Hell Razah, Blue Sky Black Death strip their formula down to the essence with this stand-alone instrumental concept album. To date, Blue Sky Black Death have also collaborated with and/or produced for the likes of Guru (Gang Starr), Sabac Red (Non-Phixion), Jus Allah, Wise Intelligent (Poor Righteous Teachers), Rob Sonic,
Virtuoso, Chief Kamachi, Holocaust, A-Plus and Pep Love (Hieroglyphics), Mikah-9 (Freestyle Fellowship), and Awol, amongst many
others.
Now, owing to popular demand and to showcase their unparalleled versatility, Blue Sky Black Death seamlessly cull together their vast and eclectic influences (which range from lounge to electro to classic boom-bap hip-hop) with “Late Night Cinema.” An offering as bold as it is diverse, “Late Night Cinema” substantiates Blue Sky Black Death’s overwhelming acclaim as one of today’s most promising production teams, and in so doing transcends both expectations and traditionally ascribed genre boundaries.
ALBUM IN STORES APRIL 29TH!!!
