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I know the title says Mixtape Mondays, but lets be clear, this is far from a mixtape, this is a great piece of work from one of the hardest working and most slept on emcees out today. I’m talking about 4-Ize, check below for info:
(Blurb From Press Release) 4-IZE lights up Hip Hop with “Illuminated Animals” Project.
What happens when ultra emcee’s collaborate with a generous dose of realness? You encounter “Illuminated Animals!” 4-IZE and fellow beast emcee’s are shining new light on Hip Hop with the “Illuminated Animals” project. The project is presented by Upstairs Studio, an Atlanta based recording studio whose clientele include De La Soul, MF DOOM, Musiq Soulchild and more.
“Everybody has a beast laying dormant inside them” says 4-IZE. “Illuminated Animals was created to shine light on that beast inside of us all. Waking up that sleeping monster takes conscious effort and knowledge of self. That’s exactly what everyone on the project does with hopes to inspire all those who listen to do the same – Wake up their inner monster!”
4-IZE is joined by fellow emcee’s Señor Kaos, Punchlyne, and 4-IZE’s brother Number 2. Lending their soulful essence are vocal artists Anthony David, Scar and Yirayah.
The entire project is produced by Floyd the Locsmif (50 Cent, Ceelo Green, O.C, J Live) and DJ Rasta Root (CEO Smokin Needles Records & DJ/Manager Phife ATCQ).
“Illuminated Animals” will be released on Monday November 23, 2009 (TODAY) and will be available for free download at www.4IZE.com.
Tracklist is as Follows:
1.) Classic Example – ft. Señor Kaos & Punchlyne
2.) Rollin Like A Gee – ft. Scar
3.) Hard To Quit The Rhyme – ft. Señor Kaos & AnthonyDavid
4.) Listen Carefully – Skit #1
5.) Ultra Beast – ft. Punchlyne & Number 2
6.) Would You Do It – Interlude
7.) Foods, Fruit & Animals – ft. Punchlyne & Señor Kaos
8.) When Keepin It Real Goes Wrong
9.) Dat Ain’t Gone Ride – ft. Señor Kaos & Punchlyne
10.) Wrong Kid Died – ft. Number 2
11.) Nobody – ft. Señor Kaos
12.) Badger Milk – Skit #2
13.) Vibe Awards
14.) Caterpillars – ft.Anthony David
15.) Don’t Nobody Care – ft. Yirayah
16.) Can’t Stop Thinkin bout You – ft. Anthony David
17.) Outro
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD 4-IZE “ILLUMINATED ANIMALS”
Make sure you don’t sleep and check this joint out. This is the new face of Atlanta Hip Hop
This album is dope yo! I’m glad he was able to solidify tracks from Locsmif cuz that’s definitely a good combination. I even liked 4-Ize’s last album from 2003… this one was sonically more consistent though. Yall niggas went in on this joint, the whole shit is good! I was about to say which ones I liked the most until I realized how much I like em all. I got that “Hard To Quit To The Rhyme” on repeat right now though, lol! Done listened to the LP like 3 times already… big up!!
Great Album!!!!!