The
Video:
You may occasionally catch yourself imagining what it would be like to be a rapper
for a day. Well, Blaq Poet, with the release of his new album, Tha
Blaqprint on the way, is taking some time out to give fans an inside
glimpse into his life with Tha Blaqprint EPK. The video follows Blaq
Poet as he and DJ
Premier are
interviewed by the legendry DJ Tony Touch on Shade45,
and during the interview Poet and Preemo speak on the upcoming album, the squashing
of Poet’s long-held
beef with KRS-One, and more. Closing out the interview, Blaq
Poet lets supporters know he hasn’t lost a step, spitting an exclusive
freestyle. Speaking of exclusive, the EPK is also full of never-before-seen performance
footage from a show in Tokyo, Japan as Poet and Preemo tear down the stage and
even perform a few songs featured on Tha Blaqprint. And just in case
you haven't had a chance to check out the video for his first single, "Ain't
Nuttin' Changed," (mp3 link below) the
good folks at Year Round Records have included the video in its entirety to close
out the EPK..
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like Freddie Foxxx, Ill Bill, and Black
Milk on
the Fat
Beats Blog where you can learn about upcoming performances, releases,
and in-store appearances.
Also, check out this video on the history of Fat Beats Records, bringing you fresh, independent hip hop since 1994.
The
Background:
Blaq Poet, a Queensbridge, NY native, first made a name
for himself in 1987, entering his name into the legendary battle of Queens
vs. The Bronx with his song "Beat You Down," a
scathing attack on KRS-One. Later, honoring a dead friend
and namesake, he formed the hardcore rap group Screwball,
comprised of other QB spitters Hostyle, Solo, and Poet’s
cousin KL. Elsewhere, he appeared on the anthemic LP Nas
Presents Queensbridge’s Finest, alongside Jungle and Cormega on “Straight
Outta Q.B.” Blaq Poet’s refusal to dilute his subject
matter or soften his cadence attracted the interest of rap’s most legendary
producer, DJ Premier. Preemo, along with fellow luminaries Pete
Rock and Marley Marl, laced Screwball’s Y2K
album with Poet’s beloved boom-bap. A second album, Loyalty,
would follow the next year, thereafter the Screwed Up compilation
in 2004. Premier also lent his sonic signature to Poet’s 2006 solid
solo debut, Rewind: Deja Screw. Preemo then inked
Blaq Poet to his own Year Round Records label. Blaq Poet's
new album, Tha Blaqprint, will be available this
spring via Year Round Records via Fat Beats Distribution.
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