New music from Lil Dap, former member of the legendary Group Home along with the other half of the duo, Melachi the Nutcracker. Group Home came to prominence as members of the Gang Starr Foundation in the early 90’s. Lil' Dap made his rhyming debut on Gang Starr's classic Daily Operation on the song "I'm the Man". Both members appeared on Gang Starr's critically acclaimed effort Hard to Earn, on the tracks "Speak Ya Clout" and "Words from the Nutcracker". In 1995, the group released its debut album, Livin' Proof. The album was very well received and is entirely produced by DJ Premier. A second album, A Tear for the Ghetto was released in 1999.
Since then, little has been heard of the group. Lil' Dap released a solo single, "Brooklyn Zone", in 2001, and guested on several other releases. As of 2007, Lil' Dap became an independent artist. Now Lil Dap is back with a 12” single on KingUnderground/World of Dusty Vinyl. It’s entirely produced by “The Man with the Golden Sound” Lewis Parker, and indeed it’s a golden sound. The record features 3 joints including a remix and instrumentals to all the songs plus an accapella.
All vocals by Lil Dap (J.Heath)
All tracks produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Lewis Parker for the ever expanding “World of Dusty Vinyl/KingUnderground" at Sunnyside HQ.
Cuts on “Code of Silence” by Pings.
Lil Dap appears courtesy of Low Budget Environment Music BMI James Heath.
Artwork/sleeve design by Richard ‘Bee’ Brown.
Available on a 12" single: 150/500 copies available on clear transparent vinyl.
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Lil Dap (Group Home) | Code Of Silence (Prod. Lewis Parker)
New music from Lil Dap, former member of the legendary Group Home along with the other half of the duo, Melachi the Nutcracker. Group Home came to prominence as members of the Gang Starr Foundation in the early 90’s. Lil' Dap made his rhyming debut on Gang Starr's classic Daily Operation on the song "I'm the Man". Both members appeared on Gang Starr's critically acclaimed effort Hard to Earn, on the tracks "Speak Ya Clout" and "Words from the Nutcracker". In 1995, the group released its debut album, Livin' Proof. The album was very well received and is entirely produced by DJ Premier. A second album, A Tear for the Ghetto was released in 1999.
Since then, little has been heard of the group. Lil' Dap released a solo single, "Brooklyn Zone", in 2001, and guested on several other releases. As of 2007, Lil' Dap became an independent artist. Now Lil Dap is back with a 12” single on KingUnderground/World of Dusty Vinyl. It’s entirely produced by “The Man with the Golden Sound” Lewis Parker, and indeed it’s a golden sound. The record features 3 joints including a remix and instrumentals to all the songs plus an accapella.
All vocals by Lil Dap (J.Heath)
All tracks produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Lewis Parker for the ever expanding “World of Dusty Vinyl/KingUnderground" at Sunnyside HQ.
Cuts on “Code of Silence” by Pings.
Lil Dap appears courtesy of Low Budget Environment Music BMI James Heath.
Artwork/sleeve design by Richard ‘Bee’ Brown.
Available on a 12" single: 150/500 copies available on clear transparent vinyl.
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
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