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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
My Debut Album: State OF The Arts OUT NOW!!!
I could say a lot here, but I'll let all that unfold... just know that it's been a LONG TIME COMING.
Right where we need to be.
Until later, check out these articles on State Of The Arts...
SF Weekly
Examiner
State Of The Arts is now available everywhere digital music is sold!
iTunes
Amazon
Thursday, January 20, 2011
State OF The Arts tracklist released!
Next Tuesday 1/25/11 yall...
Shout out to Mister Bouncer of Trust Your Struggle for lacing the art for the album!
State Of The Arts tracklist:
1. “State Of The Arts” featuring Goapele
2. “D.I.Y.”
3. “More Than Two Ways”
4. “Stop It!” featuring Mistah F.A.B.
5. “Score”
6. “Quit Yo Job” featuring Kid Sister
7. “Get A Job”
8. “Show Love” featuring Spank Pops & 1-O.A.K.
9. “Fool On The Hill” featuring Phonte
10. “International Affairs” featuring MoxMore
11. “Check” featuring Josie Stingray
12. “Face the Music” featuring Teedra Moses
Friday, January 14, 2011
VIDEO DEBUT: "State Of The Arts"
This is it yall.
The Beginning of the Beginning.
It's been a minute since I've posted- for good reason. I've been super focused on getting State Of The Arts together for the world to hear...
And now it's finally here.
"State Of The Arts" is my DEBUT video off of my DEBUT album, hence "The Beginning of the Beginning".
Featuring Goapele
Directed by Dahveed Telles
State Of The Arts drops Tuesday January 25th, 2011.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Production on Polyester's new album
I'm glad to have had a chance to work with Poly on his new album. He's one of those dudes that can do it all.
Technically this isn't the first time I've worked with him... He mixed one of my favorite productions, J*Davey's "Valley Of Love"
Check out my production on album opener, "Friend of Mine".
via HNRL
Polyester releases his debut album, Peace, Love, Unity, Respect, today! The project features some of his frequent collaborators including Dom Kennedy, Casey Veggies, Like (of Pac Div) and our very own Trackademicks behind the boards on track #1 – “Friend of Mine”. You should already know Poly from a hella fresh mixtape from a few years back, Curly Tops & Nautica Jackets (under the L.A.U.S.D. moniker with L4zy Lou), and work with L.A. heavyweights including J*DaVeY, Taz of Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Blu, U-N-I and hella others folks… just get familiar and cop that album!
Get Peace, Love, Unity, Respect Now!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Saturday::Craze::J-Wow::Trackademicks::@ Public Works SF
It's going down this Saturday night at Public Works in SF!
I'll be performing new material off of my upcoming project State Of The Arts! Be sure to come out... This is going to be off the hook!
For a thorough synopsis of the evening click HERE.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Out Now! Fool's Gold Compilation Vol. 1
Its finally here! The compilation features cuts from the whole extended Fool's Gold fam.
Check out the live version of my track, "The Best Stroke" LIVE @ SXSW
You can also pick up physical copies of FG Vol 1 at Opening Ceremony stores, and Golden Week at any record shop worth their salt.
Fool’s Gold Vol 1
- iTunes
- Amazon
- Opening Ceremony
1. Treasure Fingers f. Haley Small - Keep Up
2. Vega - No Reasons (Tensnake Remix)
3. Sammy Bananas - Move Your Body
4. Trackademicks - The Best Stroke
5. A-Trak f. CyHi Da Prynce - Ray Ban Vision
6. Kid Sister - Don’t Stop Movin
7. Lil B - Freeze
8. The Suzan - Animal
9. Flosstradamus - Cape Town Get Down
10. LA Riots - Control Your Tuba
11. Congorock - Babylon (Riton Remix)
12. Kingdom f. Tiombe Lockhart - Remember
13. Jokers Of The Scene f. vitaminsforyou - Power Slave
14. Nacho Lovers - Zero Time
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Fool's Gold Compilation Vol. 1 Artwork and Track List
Its going down! Check out my track, "The Best Stroke", dropping on the compilation Oct. 25!
(Via Pitchfork)
Fool's Gold, the label founded by DJs A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs, will release its first compilation on October 25. Fool's Gold Vol. 1, released in partnership with Downtown, drops digitally on October 25. There's also a limited edition CD, but you'll only be able to buy it at locations of the high-fashion store Opening Ceremony.
Fool's Gold Vol. 1:
01 Treasure Fingers: "Keep Up [ft. Haley Small]"
02 Vega: "No Reasons (Tensnake Remix)"
03 Sammy Bananas: "Move Your Body"
04 Trackademicks: "The Best Stroke"
05 A-Trak: "Ray Ban Vision [ft. CyHi Da Prince]"
06 Kid Sister: "Don't Stop Movin"
07 Lil B: "Freeze"
08 The Suzan: "Animal" (Miike Snow cover)
09 Flosstradamus: "Cape Town Get Down"
10 LA Riots: "Control Your Tuba"
11 Congorock: "Babylon (Riton Remix)"
12 Kingdom: "Remember [ft. Tiombe Lockhart]"
13 Jokers of the Scene: "Power Slave [ft. vitaminsforyou]"
14 Nacho Lovers: "Zero Time"
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Exclusive: Trackademicks "Stop It!" feat. Mistah F.A.B.
Trackademicks - Stop It! feat. Mistah F.A.B. by The Honor Roll
Released by: HNRL Music
Release/catalogue number: HNRL 0001
"Mr Braggadocio, why you rappin' so-so/
You used to a showboat, but nowadays it don't float..."
I'm gassed to drop the next single off of my upcoming album State Of The Arts. This one features my long time homie and collaborator Mistah F.A.B. I can honestly say I don't know anyone who loves the grind more that this dude, so it was only right to get him on the track to give his perspective about it.
Songs like this and "Fool On The Hill" are really what State Of The Arts is all about.
Artistic Integrity.
Authenticity.
Diligence.
Honor.
Download FREE now on Bandcamp.
Released by: HNRL Music
Release/catalogue number: HNRL 0001
"Mr Braggadocio, why you rappin' so-so/
You used to a showboat, but nowadays it don't float..."
I'm gassed to drop the next single off of my upcoming album State Of The Arts. This one features my long time homie and collaborator Mistah F.A.B. I can honestly say I don't know anyone who loves the grind more that this dude, so it was only right to get him on the track to give his perspective about it.
Songs like this and "Fool On The Hill" are really what State Of The Arts is all about.
Artistic Integrity.
Authenticity.
Diligence.
Honor.
Download FREE now on Bandcamp.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Live from the Standard: Topsidin'
Trackademicks- "Topsidin'" LIVE at the Standard DTLA.
This is footage I found on youtube from last year of one of the shows I did in LA. It was off the hook, as you can see. The real reason I'm posting this is because, despite record highs this week, we didn't really have a summer in the Bay. Yes, I'm living vicariously through, well, myself.
"Topsidin'" available now on iTunes courtesy of Fools Gold!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
EXCLUSIVE: Trackademicks- "Fool On The Hill" featuring Phonte
Trackademicks - Fool On The Hill feat. Phonte by The Honor Roll
Released by: HNRL Music
Release/catalogue number: HNRL1226
Its the end of summer next week.
Just about time to break out that fall wardrobe.
Optimum time for some new HNRL music in your life.
Class is in Session!!!
It is my pleasure to present the first single off of my debut full length offering "State Of The Arts", dropping this Fall. This is also the debut release (HNRL 1226) for HNRL Music's single series.
I feel like this song is a good one to start with.
Perseverance.
Consistency.
Confidence.
Fulfillment.
Dedication.
Originality.
Courage.
Humility.
Purpose.
Heart.
Anything that's worth doing, worth obtaining, uses some combination of these. And along the way, sometimes people stand in the way, deliberately or otherwise. For them, all I have to give is a blank stare. Like a Fool On The Hill.
DOWNLOAD via Bandcamp: Trackademicks- "Fool On The Hill" featuring Phonte.
Released by: HNRL Music
Release/catalogue number: HNRL1226
Its the end of summer next week.
Just about time to break out that fall wardrobe.
Optimum time for some new HNRL music in your life.
Class is in Session!!!
It is my pleasure to present the first single off of my debut full length offering "State Of The Arts", dropping this Fall. This is also the debut release (HNRL 1226) for HNRL Music's single series.
I feel like this song is a good one to start with.
Perseverance.
Consistency.
Confidence.
Fulfillment.
Dedication.
Originality.
Courage.
Humility.
Purpose.
Heart.
Anything that's worth doing, worth obtaining, uses some combination of these. And along the way, sometimes people stand in the way, deliberately or otherwise. For them, all I have to give is a blank stare. Like a Fool On The Hill.
DOWNLOAD via Bandcamp: Trackademicks- "Fool On The Hill" featuring Phonte.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
STATE OF THE ARTS.
Photo taken by and from Vash with LUV
Labor day was yesterday.
Does that mean I can't wear white anymore? Even on the Fresh Coast???
F*%# that. I make my own rules.
One thing about rules. I believe rules are made to be broken by those who know how to effectively break them. Its like something you have to earn.
Not sure too much is earned these days. I'm mean today, you can pretty much skip steps and instantly thrust yourself to internet stardom in with the quickness. And folks who've gotten that 15 minutes of fame have been hanging on to it for 20, 25 minutes. Like, whoever talks the loudest and fastest can stay. Not saying that I'm even mad at all of it. I mean, where else are you gonna find a hollywood daughter turned pornstar who makes beats for other rappin' pornstars???
Pure entertainment. Porno Producers. Actor Rappers. Part Time Artists. Full Time Hustlers.
What are folks standing for? $$$ and fame can't be enough.
Don't mistake this random rant as me being an idealist. I know the twist.
I just understand balance is conducive to health. And right now many of us are forced to eat at the Corner Store that only sells Flaming Hot Cheetos, Old English, and Sour Powers, not knowing there's a Whole Foods in town. Takes a little more effort to get to, but the health benefits are unmatched.
All this isn't new.
Art Vs. Commerce.
Talent Vs. Hustle.
Betting on Complacency.
for many...
This is the State of Hip-Hop.
This is the State of R&B.
A State of Emergency.
And even with my concern, I'm not worried. There are many who make that trip to Whole Foods and bring groceries back to those who aren't in the know.
Those who haven't lost sight that this time, this life, NOW affects the future.
This $h!t right here??? This $h!t right here??? This $h!t right here???
This IS the STATE OF THE ARTS.
Album Coming SOOOOOOOOOON.
oh and...
N!66@ DON'T ACT LIKE A B!TCH!!!!!
This has been a BASED FREE WRITE.
Track.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Back to Business, though I never left...
Alright.
I apologize.
Apparently I'm terrible at maintaining a relationship these days.
Just because I didn't update you doesn't mean I don't care.
I just been preoccupied with Shooting videos. Traveling. And most importantly... Getting the album DONE.
And Now, it FINALLY is.
Now I can get back to sharing allllllll the wonderful happenings in my life.
Like my album... STATE OF THE ARTS.
Over the next few weeks and months I'll make sure I get you familiar with it.
Back to Business...
HNRL.
I apologize.
Apparently I'm terrible at maintaining a relationship these days.
Just because I didn't update you doesn't mean I don't care.
I just been preoccupied with Shooting videos. Traveling. And most importantly... Getting the album DONE.
And Now, it FINALLY is.
Now I can get back to sharing allllllll the wonderful happenings in my life.
Like my album... STATE OF THE ARTS.
Over the next few weeks and months I'll make sure I get you familiar with it.
Back to Business...
HNRL.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Liner Notes: Joyo Velarde "Certain Special Way" (Trackademicks Remix)
I remember seeing her back in the day at the now defunct Maritime Hall performing her timeless song "Sweet Angels". Since then I always thought she had the craziest voice. Soulfully Operatic.
So when presented with the chance to do a remix for her upcoming project, I was excited. After listening to all the tracks, Tap and I thought "Certain Special Way" was the one I could flip the best.
My Idea for the remix was to bring it back to a cross between that "Champagne Soul" and that "Tender Knock" (as coined by Whiz and DJ Tap.10 ).
Not quite sure what that is exactly?
Just peep my verse in the remix:
The way I am, the way we are, keeps me thinking Rated-R/
Business for grown folks, no jokes and no games/
Wit you, aint gotta play at all, In it for the long haul/
Keep your body on call, I'll put out all these old flames/
Tie up these Loose Ends , Tell me am I premature/
I'm sendin' out an SOS , just give me what I'm feenin' for/
Let me make this Kleer, you hotter than a furnace/
I want your Juicy Fruit , this aint just on the Surface /
Let me ask, How Deep is Your Love /
You can whisper in my ear its a secret for us/
Wit you ain't no reason to play the field/
I'm sayin' for real, thats just the way I feel.
If you thought 808's were just a Reason refill, I'm here to tell you , tell you there's something more! If you've peeped my productions, then you know how important the the Roland TR-808's legacy is to me. And not just me, but all modern, electronic-based music as a whole.
And as far as "Champagne Soul" and "Tender Knock" we here in the HNRL have only touched the surface...
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Trackademicks Process
The Trackademicks Process (Extended) from Dave The Dopeman on Vimeo.
Recorded live at the Band Room Oakland, Ca
Throwback video for those who haven't peeped.
Shout out to Dave the Dope Man at Touch The Magic Now"
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Live at Live 105's BFD with Amp Live
Today I got to check out Temper Trap and catch Sweet Disposition"". Love that damn song. Shout out to Whiz for putting me up on game waaaaaay back.
I also had a chance to get down with Amp Live in promotion for his upcoming album "Murder at the Discotech" out June 15th. If you forgot, I'm featured on the lead off single, "Gary Is A Robot".
Get That.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
HNRL gets and SF Weekly Award!!!
Awwwwwww Yeah!!!
It's Official.
The SF Weekly has named the Honor Roll Crew the "Best New Hip Hop Clique"!!!
Check It Out here
Thanks to everyone making this possible.
And to those who missed the article about the HNRL a couple weeks back in the SF Weekly, here you go!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Liner Notes: Chromeo- 100%
I've always like the Chromeo sound. So when I got word from Fool's Gold about remixing this for promotion they were doing with Bacardi, I was juiced.
One of my favorite things about this remix is the sax solo. For those who are unaware, I played the sax from fourth through twelfth grades. I guess you could say I was mediocre at best. Always around third chair in the section, once making second chair. I used to play the Baritone Sax because I was the biggest kid in the class. I was primarily in concert band, with a [very] backseat role in jazz band.
Basically I sucked.
It wasnt that I wasn't talented. I just hated practicing. Scales? Bari Sax arrangements of Bolero? Wamp and wamp.
I was bored.
What I did learn how to play half way decent was the synth melody of RBL Posse's "Bounce To This" (peep a young ass pre MTV-Sway in the video). I also used my Bari Sax in my early "Casioke" (Casio Keyboard and Karaoke) recordings. I'm about 99.9% sure yall will never hear those. They were wonderful(ly horrible and amatuer. Teens today are waaaaaaaay ahead of where we were musically, LOL).
I guess what I'm getting at is that I never put in the effort to get good enough to play a solo like the one on this song.
That's will be changing though... and I have the record to prove it!
Get It Here!
Yeeeee!!!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Liner Notes: Zero 7 feat. Eska "Medicine Man" (Trackademicks Remix)
*Swipe from previous post, Trackademicks x Zero 7
I've come to learn that it's extremely funny how things work out. The universe tends to foreshadow happenings in ways that you may just miss them if you're not paying attention.
Back in '05, Tap and went to London and got a chance to kick it out there for a brief stint. During that time, we got a chance to connect with Eska . At the time she was really making a lot of noise in London. Just in case you're unfamilar, her voice is the $h!t. Since that time, she's gone on to work with one of my favorites, Matthew Herbert . Wow.
When I got commissioned to remix Zero 7's upcoming single, I was speechless. I've been a fan for a minute. I remember hearing Bugz in the Attic flip "Distractions"... Sia's voice was amazing. I had the pleasure of catching them at the Hollywood Bowl along with Matthew Herbert and Gotan Project. That show was off the hook.
So when I got the parts for "Medicine Man", I heard a familiar voice on the track. It turned out that Eska was the featured vocalist. It also turns out that she is on more that a few songs on the album. After meeting her, we never got the chance to do any music, so this remix kind of brings everything full circle.
Enjoy!
Available NOW in the UK Exclusively!!!
Zero 7 "Medicine Man" (Remixes) - EP
iTunes UK
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