Just when you thought everything has been done, "As If We Existed" offers a totally fresh and unique take on Hip Hop. Virtuosic glitchy beats that can still make your head nod; soaring, jazzy vocals, and thought-provoking raps, make this the soulful surprise of the season?
01. Pledge of Resonance
(T. Combs/G. Valencia, Jr.)
Scratches by djdq courtesy of Industrial Carpet Fibers
02. Property & Malt Liquor
(A. Brooks/A. Sarton/G. Valencia, Jr.)
MPCynth Bass and Additional Programming by Charles Wilson, III
03. As if We Existed
(A. Brooks/A. Sarton/G. Valencia, Jr.)
Electric Bass: Larry McCrae
Additional Programming by Todd Walker
04. Mark it Place
(A. Brooks/A. Sarton/G. Valencia, Jr./R. James)
Piano replayed by Gavin Castleton
Incorporates elements of the composition "Kesson Daslef" written by Richard D. James.
Published by Chrysalis Music c 2001. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
05. Ask Me if I Care
(A. Brooks/A. Sarton/G. Valencia, Jr./R. Sanders)
String Arrangement by DiViNCi and William Ryan Fritch
Strings Conducted by DiViNCi with a colored pencil (black)
Cello and Violin: William Ryan Fritch
Congas: Jorge ?Ito? Colón
Additional Piano: Charles Wilson, III
Additional sequencing on the ?this is Hip Hop..? section by Swam
Contains music from the composition "We Grow Up Young" (Rose Sanders/Happy Valley Music, BMI)
06. Black Guy Peace
(A. Brooks/A. Sarton/G. Valencia, Jr.)
Party Starter: DJ Velore
Additional Vocals: Deuce Logic, DiViNCi, & Tonya Combs
07. Choices
(A. Brooks/A. Sarton/G. Valencia, Jr.)
Additional piano by Chalres Wilson, III
Additional recording by DiViNCi at the Soul.iLLoquy Lounge (R.I.P.)
which met its demise by the hand of Hurricane Charlie in 2004.
08. Berlin
(A. Brooks/A. Sarton/G. Valencia, Jr.)
Cuts and Scratches by SPS
MPC guitar solo (made from a single snare sample): DiViNCi
09. Beautiful Catastrophe
(A. Sarton/ G. Valencia, Jr.)
10. Ur Turn
(A. Brooks/A. Sarton/G. Valencia, Jr.)
Violin: Laura Escudé
Additional recording by Laura Escudé at Escudé Studios (Los Angeles, CA)
11. All too Common
(A. Brooks/A. Sarton/G. Valencia, Jr.)
Electric Bass: Matt ?it?s Reeel Goood? Lapham
Electric Guitar Solo: Kris ?GrudaKris? Gruda
Additional Vocals: Travis D. Hampton
Master of Harmonies: Alexandrah (BIG UPS)
12. Our 2 Cents
(A. Brooks/A. Sarton/G. Valencia, Jr.)
Synth Bass: DiViNCi
All other Keys: Charles Wilson, III
Executive Producer: DiViNCi
All tracks were produced, programmed, recorded, edited, arranged, chewed up, choked on, and spit out by DiViNCi at the Villa de Solilla (Orlando, FL) unless otherwise noted. (and guess who wrote the liner notes)
All songs were Mixed by X:144 with help from DiViNCi at TDP... studios (Orlando, FL)
Mastered by Tom Coyne at Sterling Sound, New York, NY
All songs concieved, conceptualized, and written by Sol.iLLaquists of Sound for Solilla Publishing, LLC (BMI) except where noted.
Thank Yous: This whole album is a big-ass thank you to everyone we know.
Thanks to all those who have helped us along the way.. We love you all!!
Artwork and art direction: Swamburger
Graphic Design: Sam Horton (our neighbor)
Design Assistant to Mr. Horton: DiViNCi
Visit us on the web at:
www.solilla.com
www.myspace.com/solilla
the Sol.iLLaquists of Sound are:
Swamburger: Lead MC and Vocal Polyrhythmatician
Alexandrah: Lead Vocalist and Master of Harmonic Frequencies
DiViNCi: MPCist, Producer, and Scientist of Sound
Tonya Combs: Poet, Healer, and Listener
A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y.
03. As If We Existed
A refreshing sound
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