DOWNLOAD: Orikal "Organized Grind Vol. 1"

(L-R: Orikal, Analyrical)

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Video: Background Noise Crew "We Never Leave You Hangin'" b/w That Old New Shit

You can also hit up the site to hear a new song, called "That Old New Shit" by going here.

Video: Background Noise Crew "We Ice Cold"

"Everybody Does This, Vol. 1" is out January 23rd.

Go listen to "Room to Operate" here or download it by clicking here.

CHEA!

Audio/Video: Background Noise Crew "Room To Operate" B/W "We Flossin (video)"

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Been awhile folks....

Hey there folks! Been awhile.

As some of you can tell, I started my own label awhile back; Background Noise. I have been in a mad dash wanting to post to you guys the latest news and also promote the folks I know as my good friends and counterparts in the music scene in general. Imagine to my surprise when I had received all this press regarding my label showcase that occurred at a very intimate venue in Minneapolis. And little did I know on a rather joyous 28th Birthday for me that I would get my chance to show the scene what it has taught me and the exact affirmation I needed to show I was doing the right thing.

I thank you, the loyal readers and the passerby readers for stopping by my blog on the daily to await my many multi-posts regarding your favorite news on music, pop culture, and sometimes satirical stabs at politics.

You stuck through it all and I owe you nothing less.

My resurrection shall soon come. Promise.

Don't consider this a swan song, but consider this more of a, "I'll be posting much as I can."

Minnerapolis

Shouts out to the Mad Editor, for whom this interview would not be possible.

Background Noise coming to a venue near you, stay tuned.

Various Artists - Background Noise Crew Sampler, Vol. 1

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Go there, support us. Have a good time! Don't forget also, this event is 21+ and is $5 for entry.

Are you listening?

Background Noise is my new venture, for which I operate as a producer and CEO.

The first release off the label: Green Sketch, which consists of T.Q.D. and Phingaz on the raps, and Phingaz on the beats.

They will be the first release on the label, out on X-Mas Day. Tis' The Season! The name of the EP is "So Long...For Now" which is an excellent way to kickoff the new venture. And after you hear the song "Countdown," you'll come to the same conclusion too.

If you're in town, we'll be having a label showcase on 12/29 at the Terminal Bar with many other folks to celebrate the showcase and the release of Green Sketch. Such luminaries as Ernie Rhodes, Ruthless, Wide Eyes, Cleva & FIC (of the Chosen Few) will be performing along with all of the Background Noise Family.

Click on the picture to hear the songs from other members of the Crew.

Peace to y'all.

100 Copies Left of The Mixed Up Tape! Purchase Yours Now!

To everyone who has purchased this first project released by myself and my partner, Phingaz, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It was a whirlwind year.

9 months of Blood, Sweat, Tears, and finances went into making this CD which showcased the Twin Cities lyricists painting their masterpieces to canvases made by Myself, Phingaz, Hater Dave, Katrah-Quey, and Phaust of Sinthesis. Since it's release on January 25th, 2007, we sold 200 of the 300 copies we pressed up, and got it reviewed in the City Pages. In addition we held a release party that took place at The Dinkytowner, which brought a good 200+ people to see the performances.

But now we are down to the home stretch. We are down to 100 copies. So what's needed from you? Well, it's pretty simple:

1. Go to the Mixed Up Tape MySpace page
2. Listen to 4 tracks from the Mixed Up Tape
3. Click on the Buy Now option, and Purchase!

Your patronage is appreciated and your purchase will also allow us to finance several of our future projects coming up from Phingaz and myself. And if you can't purchase it, tell your friends!