Here is the first leak off General Steele of Swif N Wessun Presents: Welcome to Bucktown, which will be the first official release on Bucktown USA Imprint. The album will be dropping May 5 and features some fine artists like the Boot Camp Clik, Sha Stimuli, Shabaam Sahdeeq of Polyrhythm Addicts, UG of the Cella Dwellas, Blahzah Blahzah, Smoothe Da Hustler, and Trigger Tha Gambler. This is a very interesting list of emcees but what I found even more interesting was the production lineup that features Da Beatminerz (of Black Moon), DJ Revolution, Ayatollah, 7VEN H.D., Che Triumph, Sic Beats, J. Scrilla, Kevorkian & Suaze. The joint features a nostalgic, throwback feel, perfect for kicking it into the spring season. From the looks of the tracklist, produciton lineup and this first track, the album looks like it will be a very promising release. Give it a spin, be on the lookout for more leaks, and enjoy!
Download: General Steele of Swif N Wessun – ” A Toast To Brooklyn” ft. Buckshot & Jo Chris
Hit the skip for more details on the album including the tracklist and production credits…
Welcome to Bucktown, the soundtrack, was inspired by the 1975 Blaxploitation film Bucktown. The soundtrack takes the listener through modern day Bucktown, AKA Brooklyn, as coined by the rap duo Smif-N-Wessun circa 1994, and explores the evolution and current conditions through the eyes of hip-hop Brooklyn artists. General Steele proclaims “I didn’t try to copy the film or the soundtrack, but the concept and the feel of it. I was able to relate to what they where going through with the police and with their own comrades and I wanted to depict that vibe & energy with the songs and the artwork.”
Tracklisting and credits for General Steele’s Welcome To Bucktown:
1.) “Welcome” f/General Steele (produced by 7VEN H.D.)
2.) “Bucktown Baby” f/Smif N Wessun & Stormey Coleman (Produced by Che Triumph)
3.) “Bucktown State of Mind” f/ General Steele & Mantecha Music (Produced by DJ Revolution with scratches by DJ Evil Dee)
4.) “No Sleep ‘Til Bucktown” f/ Boot Camp Clik, Ruste Juxx & The Representativz (Produced by Sic Beats)
5.) “I’m From Brooklyn” f/ Smif N Wessun & The Smith Brothers (Smooth Da Hustler & Trigger Tha Gambler) (Produced by Scrilla)
6.) “A Toast To Brooklyn” f/ Buckshot, General Steele & Jo Chris (Produced by Che Triumph, Additional Drums by DJ Evil Dee)
7.) “Find My Way” f/ General Steele & Stormey Coleman (Produced by Che Triumph)
8.) “Made Me Do It” f/ General Steele & 5FT of Black Moon (Produced by Ayatollah)
9.) “Dreams” f/ General Steele & Hersh (Produced by 7VEN H.D.)
10.) “Hometown” f/ General Steele, Young Coke, VBS Verbal & Mantecha Music (Produced by Kevorkian & Suaze)
11.) “I Walk Around Town” f/ General Steele, Supreme & Blahzay Blahzay (Produced by 7VEN H.D. Scratches by DJ Evil Dee)
12.) “Riot” f/ Sean Price, Illa Noyz, UG and General Steele (Produced by Che Triumph with Additional Drums by DJ Evil Dee)
13.) “Bucktown Affiliates” f/ Shabaam Sahdeeq, General Steele & Sha Stimuli (Produced by 7VEN H.D.)
14.) “Things Are Getting Better” f/ General Steele (Produced by Mr. Walt for Da Beatminerz)
