Library Steps - Rap Dad Real Dad - VINYL LP

Double vinyl LP pressing. Illadelph Halflife is the third studio album by The Roots. It features a tougher and broader sound than their previous album, Do You Want More. The album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums. In 2006, the album was selected as one of Hip-Hop Connection's 100 Best Rap Albums from 1995 to 2005. The album also contains integration of programmed drums and guest contributions by R&B musicians such as Amel Larrieux and D'Angelo, as well as jazz musicians such as David Murray, Steve Coleman, Cassandra Wilson, Graham Haynes. In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums. In 2006, the album was selected as one of Hip-Hop Connection's 100 Best Rap Albums from 1995 to 2005. Album Tracks 1. Intro [Roots/ Illadelph Halflife) - Joe Young, Dr. Cornell West, Harry Allen, Wendy Goldstein, Jal Silk, MC Power, B.R.O.T.H.E.R. ?Uestion, Chuck D., the Roots 2. Respond / React 3. Section 4. Panic !!!!!!! 5. It Just Don't Stop 6. Episodes 7. Push Up Ya Lighter 8. What They Do 9. ? Vs. Scratch (The Token DJ Cut) 10. Concerto of the Desperado 1. Clones - the Roots, Dice Raw 2. Universe at War - the Roots, Common 3. No Alibi 4. Dave Vs. Us 5. No Great Pretender 6. The Hypnotic - the Roots, D'angelo 7. Ital (The Universal Side) - the Roots, Q-Tip 8. One Shine - the Roots, Cassandra Wilson 9. The Adventures in Wonderland 10. Outro [Roots/ Illadelph Halflife)] - Joe Young, Dr. Cornell West, Harry Allen, Wendy Goldstein, Jal Silk, MC Power, B.R.O.T.H.E.R. ?Uestion, Chuck D., the Roots

Welcome to the enigmatic world of A library called Calder, the latest from veteran Canadian emcee Epic. This world-building hip hop record pulls together a rich collection of thought-provoking narratives as Epic issues his reports and observations from once familiar territory. From the opening strains of InchChickpeasInch, Epic brings the listeners with him as he points out jarring changes in the world around him, musing about what once was while pressing on into an uncertain future that still finds hope on album finale InchProperly SwimInch. With a perspective as unique as his voice, Epic guides listeners through a labyrinth of emotions and ideas, each verse twisting and turning around the dreamlike, otherworldly production by Montreal's Deadly Stare (Triune Gods, Endemik Music). Ethereal beats grounded equally in Golden Age boom bap and sweeping prog rap abstraction serve as the perfect compliment to this mesmerizing and profound record that serves as a travelogue of both past and present. Together, Epic and Deadly Stare have built something magnificent in A library called Calder. Step inside and check it out. Album Tracks 1. Chickpeas 2. So Much Class 3. Walking Through Toronto (FT. Chokeules) 4. Turntables in the Van 5. Feel 6. Hot 97 7. Scarborough Town Centre 8. Beat 79 9. California Beach Town 10. Snow Tires 11. Hey Robot Vacuum 12. Northern Lights 13. Properly Swim

Awash with spiralling guitars and a hypnotic bassline, singer/guitarist Julie Dawson finds inspiration in TV show 'Euphoria', as she ruminates on the destructive relationship of characters, Rue and Jules a storyline that she herself gravitated towards. 'Madra' (meaning 'dog' in Irish) is an 11-song, guitar-stacked visceral outing, as singer/guitarist Julie Dawson embarks on a journey of self-exploration, self-sabotage, and reflection. Soaked in dysfunction, Madra searches for solace in pain, tackling themes of bullying ('Where I Go'), self-medication/depression ('Madra', 'Let Go'), destruction ('Change My Mind', 'White Ribbons'), co-dependency ('Nosebleed') and resistance ('Nightmares'). Album Tracks 1. Angel 2. Sickly Sweet 3. Where I Go 4. Change My Mind 5. In My Head 6. Nosebleed 7. Let Go 8. Dream of Me 9. Nightmares 10. White Ribbons 11. Madra