Tuesday, October 14, 2014
uMaNg | Accomplices (Prod. by B.B.Z. Darney)
uMaNg
"Accomplices"
Produced by B.B.Z. Darney
Directed & filmed by Steven Chapman
Edited by B.B.Z. Darney
From the long awaited "The Black Rose Certificate" album, available worldwide (CD/2LP/cassette/digital) November 25th on Ill Adrenaline Records.
Order "Accomplices" on iTunes:
http://bit.ly/UmangAccomplices
Pre-order "The Black Rose Certificate" on iTunes:
http://bit.ly/TheBlackRoseCertificate
(Please note: if you pre-order the album, you'll immediately get "Accomplices" as an instant gratification track, then the rest of the songs on the release day)
Pre-order "The Black Rose Certificate" on CD, 2LP, and cassette tape:
http://www.illadrenalinerecords.com
http://www.ughh.com
http://www.fatbeats.com
http://www.hhv.de
http://www.vinyl-digital.com
http://www.vinylism.de
About uMaNg & B.B.Z. Darney and "The Black Rose Certificate":
With two full-length albums already under their belts that garnered them buzz in the underground ("Lasting Impressions" & "The Revisited"), New Jersey originated emcee uMaNg, reunites with Swedish producer B.B.Z. Darney ("The Boom Bappin' Zombie"), to complete their trilogy of albums with their label debut on Ill Adrenaline Records entitled, "The Black Rose Certificate."
Shortly after inking a deal with the label, the next eight months would find uMaNg & B.B.Z. embarking on a musical journey that would result in their most personal & brutally honest record to date. The title "The Black Rose Certificate", while a representation of many a symbolism, reflects the duo's state of mind, the hand they've been dealt as typecasts in society. Since being impossible to produce a "black rose" also stands for purest devotion. A kind of devotion that uMaNg & B.B.Z. put forth in their respected crafts.
Over the course of 14 tracks, the duo sonically stick to their traditional "boom-bap" roots, whilst also bringing sounds that range from "darker" to "aggressive", to even more "melancholic". The production B.B.Z. Darney showcases is heavier, more conceptual than previous releases. uMaNg has been notable throughout his career for being a clever & witty, punchline heavy emcee. While staying true to his stylings on the mic, he gets deeper & more transparent than past albums have suggested. For every braggadocious track, there is another where the Jersey emcee bares his soul through the pen, opening up about past discretions, family HIStory, amongst other topics on the emcee's mind. Also unlike "Lasting Impressions" & "The Revisited", that found the duo being the lone contributors to their works alongside the legendary DJ Grazzhoppa, they now bring along with them close collaborators as well as in-label artists. The album features tracks from the likes of Brick City veteran and close Artifacts affiliate Beneficence, Purpose of the Tragic Allies camp, close friends HexOne & Tek-nition of the critically acclaimed duo Epidemic, and Hashfinger to lend their talents and further enhance the album's disposition.
Websites:
http://www.illadrenalinerecords.com
Labels:
Accomplices,
B.B.Z. Darney,
Bboy,
BHZLife BLOG,
Brickheadz,
Chicago,
DJ Shon Roka,
Europe,
Hip Hop,
Ill Adrenaline Records,
NY,
Producer,
Steven Chapman,
The Black Rose Certificate,
uMaNg
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.
For more information contact via email.
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