Epitaph/Rhymesayers to release new CD by groundbreaking Hip Hop group Atmosphere!
After over a year of major label courting from Interscope, Sony, Warner Bros., Atlantic and Universal, Minneapolis indie Hip Hop powerhouse Rhymesayers Entertainment and Atmosphere have opted to pass on all offers and continue forward with their independent approach at changing the game. With the majors left behind Rhymesayers has found a kindred spirit with Epitaph, and in a worldwide licensing deal will be releasing Seven's Travels, the brand new full-length CD from indie Hip Hop troubadors Atmosphere on Sept. 23rd.
Atmosphere consists of Slug on rhymes, Ant on beats and resident DJ Mr. Dibbs. Due to years of touring and Slug's personal lyrical style Atmosphere has become legends in the underground Hip Hop scene and beyond. With a massive following of not only die-hard Hip Hop heads but indie rockers, punks, and not to mention one of Hip Hop's largest female followings, Atmosphere is breaking down barriers and expanding the definition of what Hip Hop can be in this day and age.
Seven's Travels is the 4th Atmosphere studio album and takes you on a metaphorical journey with Slug (aka Seven) through politics, emotions and the physical. Once again Slug showcases a unique ability to transmit personal truths and experiences in a way that very few in Hip Hop or any other form of popular music have been able to achieve. Not only has Slug enhanced his writing but the production of Ant has also become even more complex, rhythmic and funky. Simply put Seven's Travels is more energetic, more passionate, funnier and wiser than anything they've done to date.
Many may wonder why an established Punk label would put out a Hip Hop record or possibly why a recognizable indie Hip Hop label and group would choose Epitaph to license a record to? Well, there has been a resurgence of the independent Hip Hop scene burrowing underground for sometime now, creating a movement most notably represented by Atmosphere as well as like-minded artists including Living Legends, Sage Francis, EL-P, Aceyalone, J-Live, Aesop Rock and others that have established an underground phenomenon rooted in the same values and ethics that Punk Rock is, at it's best, known for. Besides the similarities in philosophy this is all music and a wise man once said, "music, food and love are all universal and as long as it's good, people will listen, eat and f_ _ _"!
Atmosphere will be headlining the 62 date Double Struggle US Tour this Fall with their Rhymesayers cohorts The Micranots, Soul Position, Eyedea & Abilities and Brother Ali. Early 2004 Atmosphere will embark on their international tour of the rest of the world.
Atmosphere "Seven's Travels" - Available 9.23.03 on CD & Triple Vinyl.
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