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Willie Green – “High Stakes” & “Canasta”
We reviewed his latest album, the near-perfect instrumental opus Dirty Jordans, and we even sat down for a nice chat with this talented producer. OK, the we in that sentence was actually Zach Cole, but moving on! Now, we have a two-part video for tracks from his acclaimed record. The dual feature offers synced-up visuals that go along with “High Stakes” and “Canasta”, two cuts that could not be more different yet blend together seamlessly here. I’m not sure which of them I prefer or if I just dig ‘em equally. What do you think?
You can view the visuals for “High Stakes” and “Canasta” after the jump and stream the tracks below. Interested in getting the whole record? Hit up his Bandcamp.
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I’ve Got Rent and Bills to Pay: An Interview with Willie Green
So one fine Thursday afternoon I’m sitting at work when I get an abrupt Twitter message and subsequent e-mail from producer Willie Green. You might know the name from his solo instrumental projects …Of Heroes and Villains and Dirty Jordans, or from his work with Super Chron Flight Brothers and Vordul Mega. Anyway, Willie decided to show up in Boston and asked for an impromptu interview to which I gladly obliged. After making him pay for my coffee so that I could stay awake long enough to get in some quality questions, Willie dropped some knowledge on just about everything music related. Literally. Hit the skip to find out what he thinks about major labels and what’s missing in hip-hop these days.
Download: Willie Green – “David Lopan” [mp3]
We’ve got a special treat today from the Backwoodz Studioz camp. “David Lopan” is the first single from Willie Green’s upcoming instrumental album, Dirty Jordans. Featuring samples from the film Big Trouble In Little China, “David Lopan” is an interesting fusion of sounds and musical influences. Some of you may remember Willie’s superb album, …Of Heroes And Villains, from 2009. Dirty Jordans, available on June 22, aims to pick up right where Heroes left off. Hit the skip for the download.
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Download: Willie Green vs. Nasa aka Adam Warlock – Law & Order (Album)
In what has been a very busy and successful year for two of underground hip-hop’s finest producers, Willie Green and Nasa find a perfect way to finish up 2009 with their collaborative project, Law & Order. Willie Green, of Super Chron Flight Brothers fame, and a member of Backwoodz Studioz, and Nasa aka Adam Warlock, of Uncommon Records, have put together a fantastic medley of exclusives, remixes, and instrumentals. In what is being billed as a showdown between the two indie-rap producers, Willie and Nasa both step their game up. Their skills are on full display, showcasing all the talent they can jam into this 14 track album. Give it a download and leave us your thoughts.
Download: Willie Green vs. Nasa aka Adam Warlock – Law & Order
Download: Super Chron Flight Brothers – Deleted Scenes [Mixtape]
We’ve tipped you off with a few leaks, and now it is finally here. From the progressive hip-hoppers over at Backwoodz Studioz comes the latest installment in the Super Chron Flight Brothers catalogue, the Deleted Scenes mixtape. While this project is technically under the Super Chron name, almost everyone gets a chance to shine here, whether on the mic or on the production credits. Deleted Scenes is comprised of original content accompanied by remixes and B-Sides. It’s an altogether dope project featuring some banging cinematic-styled production from the likes of Willie Green, AM Breakups, Marmaduke, Bond, and Essex Dogs. Super Chron emcees Billy Woods and Priviledge tackle the majority of bars with vicious lyrics, but they receive assistance from Cannibal Ox, Invizzibl Men, Asaviour and more. Give it a listen and lend us your thoughts. Don’t forget to be on the lookout for the Super Chron full length album, Cape Verde, which will drop in February.
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